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Good Saltwater Blank for Dolphin and Kings
Posted by:
frank lanier
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Date: April 12, 2010 11:06PM
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 Re: Good Saltwater Blank for Dolphin and Kings
Posted by:
Rick Bennett
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Date: April 13, 2010 06:20AM
Live bait Seeker CLB 704
Spoons Seeker CLB 706 Re: Good Saltwater Blank for Dolphin and Kings
Posted by:
Russell Brunt
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Date: April 13, 2010 07:16AM
Rainshadow RCLB70L works for me with. Russ in Hollywood, FL. Re: Good Saltwater Blank for Dolphin and Kings
Posted by:
Lane Pelissier
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Date: April 13, 2010 09:30AM
RCLB70L Re: Good Saltwater Blank for Dolphin and Kings
Posted by:
Karry Batson
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Date: April 13, 2010 07:08PM
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. Ph: (877) 875-2381 Fax: (360) 683-3579 karry@batsonenterprises.com www.batsonenterprises.com Re: Good Saltwater Blank for Dolphin and Kings
Posted by:
John Martines
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Date: April 15, 2010 05:35PM
Seeker Hercules INS72L is a blank you have to at least try out. It would be perfect for that!! Re: Good Saltwater Blank for Dolphin and Kings
Posted by:
Jason Cosby
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Date: April 15, 2010 07:04PM
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. Re: Good Saltwater Blank for Dolphin and Kings
Posted by:
Whit Engle
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Date: April 16, 2010 03:15PM
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. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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