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surf rod
Posted by: Brett Hinson (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: September 26, 2009 04:55PM

I want to build a 7' to 8' lite surf rod tha will cast up to 1.5 oz lure.Any suggestions on what blank to use.
I am new to rod building and can use any tips I can get Thank you for all your help.

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Re: surf rod
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: September 26, 2009 06:34PM

One of the stouter popping rod blanks might do the trick, but that 1-1/2 ounce requirement will be pushing the upper limit.

You might also look at some of the Hot Shot rod blanks - they would make a nice handling fast action rod for light surf use and generally have a bit more power in the butt than a popping blank.

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Re: surf rod
Posted by: Ken Preston (---.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net)
Date: September 26, 2009 07:44PM

I'd check the Rainshadow / Batson Enterprises blanks

SW967F Trans. Blk./M. Clr. 8'0" 2 15-25 lb. 0.635 7.0 Moderate-Fast

SUR963 Matte Clear 8'0" 1 8-17 lb. .675 7.5 Moderate-Fast

I've built a lot of Rainshadow blanks into very good surf / jetty / inlet rods.

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Re: surf rod
Posted by: John Martines (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: September 27, 2009 05:48PM

Seeker CSW808 is a great 8' jetty or back bay blank that can handle what you want! 7

For a 7' Seeker has a Super Seeker blank for Tarpon I don't know the ##. Can handle lite lures but has back bone!!

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