Hi there,

I'm looking for a blank to throw big hard swimbaits up to 6oz, while 4oz will probably be the average.
I want something less than 8', but a 8' cut down would be ok.

After browsing all this forum and some others, I end up with the following choices :

- Saint Croix 4C79HF or 4C80XHF : probably the best choice, but quite expensive.
- Phenix Ultra Swimbait USB-790H or USB-711MH. How is the action ?
- Lamiglass XLB90-1MH or XC967. Both have similar specs, but I've read they don't weight as light as they should. Action ?

Many choices, many prices.
Does anyone have experience with any of these blanks ?

Thank you,
Pierre



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/17/2009 08:30AM by Pierre Lavignotte.

Pierre,

Not to make this more confusing, but you may also want to consider the Rainshadow Swimbait blanks from Batson Enterprises.
[www.batsonenterprises.com]

They are in about the same price range as the Phenix and Lamiglas rods.

jeremy

If the SC4 blanks are too expsensive, see if they have teh same model in SC3 of SC2, and add that to your list of choices. I don't have an answer for you sinc eI don't do that type of fishing, I just waned to make it a harder choice for you, lol. Good luck!!

I'd give the Phenix a shot. I've built one on the USB-711H, and it feels great.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/17/2009 11:07AM by Kyle Jud.

Jeremy,
Thank you but I've allready get a lot of information on these blanks through the forum. I know they would be a good choice.

Billy,
Good one ;) There are some options in SC3 or SC2 but not exactly the same models. And they come with a price in the range of the Lami, Phenix or Rainshadow, so I think it's worth comparing them.

Kyle,
Thank you for your input. USB-771H doesn't exist, so I guess it's USB-711MH. It's rated at 2-6oz, do you think it's that correctly rated ?

I'm mainly looking for feedback on the Phenix and Lami models.

Thank you !
Pierre

I haven't noticed that the Lamiglas blanks are any heavier than the others. The ones you mentioned are 4 oz. or less, many similar blanks from others weigh more.

Spencer, my mistake (bad english).

The Lami weigh 4oz on the paper, but I've read that they weigh more in real life :)

Pierre