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Blank Suggestion Please
Posted by: Nick Christou (---.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com)
Date: September 15, 2010 07:30PM

Hi there,
I just received a Shimano Ci4 reel (2500) for my birthday.
I am interested in a medium-heavy blank to build as its almost winter time. I hate ice fishing!
Primary use for this set up would be for throwing stickworms wacky rigged.
I am interested in a light blank please and appreciate any suggestions!

Thanks!

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Re: Blank Suggestion Please
Posted by: Bill Pulk-Midwest rod and reel (64.122.91.---)
Date: September 15, 2010 09:16PM

NICK TAKE A LOOK AT THE BATSON RX8 BASS BLANKS...I HAVE FISHED THE WACKY WORM A LOT...MY CHOICE WOULD BE THE XSB842 OR XSB802.75...IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A LITTLE LESS IN PRICE LOOK AT THE BATSON RX7 BLANKS...THE MODELS I LIKE THERE ARE THE ISB822.5 OR ISB802.75...BOTH HAVE A X-FAST TIP...CHECK THEM OUT AT MIDWEST ROD AND REEL...WE STOCK ALL OF THE BLANKS ...HERE IS A LINK [www.midwestrodandreel.com]

Bill@midwestrodandreel.com
www.midwestrodandreel.com

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Re: Blank Suggestion Please
Posted by: Jim Gamble (97.106.17.---)
Date: September 15, 2010 09:33PM

The St Croix 3C68MXF is what I use paired with a Sustain 3000. IMO, you would enjoy that particular blank. IF you don't mind spending some additional coin, you can lose 15% of the blank weight AND get a really special blank in the 5C68MXF-B.

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Re: Blank Suggestion Please
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: September 15, 2010 10:55PM

Nick;
I agree with Bill on the Batson blanks.
Only my choice for stick worm/Sinko rod would be the blank they design specifically for throwing Sinko's in their top of the line models =the RX8+ blanks
It is one awesome blank! and perfect for the intended use.


RX8+C812 6'9" Medium Fast 8-14 1/4-5/8oz. 1.85oz. Satin Black
Senko Special



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/15/2010 11:01PM by Steve Gardner.

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Re: Blank Suggestion Please
Posted by: Chris Beverley (---.infinity.net.au)
Date: September 16, 2010 01:03AM

Nick
I find the MHX blanks very light for their rating. They are a good price too!!

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