Sorry for the newbie question, but I'm curious for ideas on a good spinning blank to build out for dolphins and kings (and anything else that cares to bite). I generally like a 6'6" to a 7' rod ... that's just my personal preference and I'd probably like it to be in the 20-30 lb range, roughly.

Thanks in advance for any and all advice. Again, I'm new to this and have much to learn ... blank selection seems to be the hardest part of this to me for some reason!

Frank

Live bait Seeker CLB 704
Spoons Seeker CLB 706

Rainshadow RCLB70L works for me with.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

RCLB70L

Try this meat and Potatoes set up.

Rod Blank Model # SWB70L
Butt cap: BC19A
Front Cap:
Rear Grip: BS10-625
Handle Arbor:
Reel Seat: AGB22-B Threads down
Reel Seat Shim
Foregrip: BSF06-500
Winding Check: BH09
Hookeeper:
Tip Top BPLT08F07.0
1st guide from tip top XPBVDTLG10
2nd guide from tip top XPBVDTLG12
3rd guide from tip top XPBVDTLG16
4th guide from tip top XPBVDTLG20
5th guide from tip top: XPBVDTLG25
6th guide from tip top: XPBVDTLG30
7th guide from tip top: XPBVDTLG40

Guide spacing Specs(inches from tip, center ring over mark) 4.5-9.5-15-21-28-36-45

Karry Batson
Batson Enterprises Inc.
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Seeker Hercules INS72L is a blank you have to at least try out. It would be perfect for that!!

Calstar 270-7. 7', 12-30 pound, sensitive tip, fast action, MONDO backbone. Known in many circles as the "Chevy 350 of saltwater". If you're in the "whatever bites" crowd, this is a great choice. You're getting into the size of query where the weight of rod matters less (this blank is 6.9 ounces) and it's fighting capabilities more. With the amount of hurt dolphins can put on a person the more forgiving nature of glass excels.

BTW, never be sorry for a newbie question. Everyone was a newbie at some point and those who became masters asked lots of questions. It's those who didn't that we need to worry about. You'll find this community to be one of the most helpful, open, and honest crowds around--a serious breath of fresh air given the goings on around us.

Jason Cosby
Cos Rods



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/15/2010 07:22PM by Jason Cosby.

Jason nailed it. If you want to go less expensive, I've found the Mudhole e-glass live bait blanks are also excellent - and less than 20 bucks a pop, Personally I like the light ones in the 7' length, and use mono in the 12-20 lb range, although there are plenty of choices. BTW, These rods are also sometimes referred to as "pitch rods" if you are South Florida centric.