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jigging blank
Posted by: Ben Hurlstone (---.perm.iinet.net.au)
Date: August 04, 2010 12:04AM

hello
wondering if anyone has any links a source for jigging blanks looking for something 6' and can handle 40lb line
i have had a look at mudhole and matagi but want a few more options
cheers

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Re: jigging blank
Posted by: Billy Vivona (---.nycmny.east.verizon.net)
Date: August 04, 2010 12:25AM

Seeker Hercules GTS 60H - [northeastrodbuilders.com] Scroll down to see the pics of th load test I performed on it, as well as the customer review on the link

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Re: jigging blank
Posted by: Chuck Payne (---.cable.mindspring.com)
Date: August 04, 2010 01:57AM

I just built one of the Seeker Hercules GTS60h for myself. I let my dad take it out last week, and dont think I will be getting it back, that rod has LOADS of power in a very light weight package, You cant go wrong with it

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Re: jigging blank
Posted by: Chris Starling (---.gsk.com)
Date: August 04, 2010 10:52AM

Check out Riley Rods (sponsor link to the left). I've built jigging rods for myself and others on their 4'10" , 5'3" , and 5'8" blanks and was extremely pleased. They have have some 6'0" blanks and are very helpful. I've built on Mudhole and Seeker Hercules blanks as well, all are good choices.

Chris

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Re: jigging blank
Posted by: Harry Kelly (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: August 04, 2010 05:12PM

Check out Acid Rods(on the left) they have blanks called JAWS..really nice stuff.........

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