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Blank suggestions
Posted by: mike brune (---.fidnet.com)
Date: June 26, 2010 05:56AM

I have a customer that that wants a rod with a soft tip and a stiff backbone for 1/8 oz jigs 4-6 lb test line. What would you all suggest.

Thanks
Mike

Mikes Custom Fly Rods

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Re: Blank suggestions
Posted by: Joe Vanfossen (---.neo.res.rr.com)
Date: June 26, 2010 08:32AM

Any of Batson's 822.5's or since he plans to keep the line on the lighter side, the ISJ781 is a great option as well. The ISJ781 has a slightly softer tip, but the 822.5 has a fair amount more backbone. Both throw 1/8oz. open hook jigs great.

Joe

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Re: Blank suggestions
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: June 26, 2010 01:29PM

Count me with Joe
The RX8+822.5 blank is an incredible blank
Rated for 1/8-58 oz.
However it is rated for 6-14 lb line. But would still be my personal choice

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Re: Blank suggestions
Posted by: Stuart Klose (---.lns20.per1.internode.on.net)
Date: June 26, 2010 06:53PM

Mike not sure what length you want but here are three from United that will work very well for what info you have posted.

United Composites:
6ft - PU 601
6'6" - PU661
7ft - PU 700

Stu

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