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16 - 18 wt spin blank
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: March 04, 2011 04:46PM

OK

Since it is hard to find a 16 -18 wt fly -3 -4 piece blank What about a 8 1/2' 3-4 piece cast or spin blank ??

Any ideas ??
Thanks guys

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: 16 - 18 wt spin blank
Posted by: Ellis Mendiola (---.hsd1.tx.comcast.net)
Date: March 04, 2011 04:58PM

Bill,
Fishsticks has some CTS fly rod blanks in that size listed. Give them a call and see if they have one in stock. I have two CTS fly rods and they are a great product.

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Re: 16 - 18 wt spin blank
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.war.clearwire-wmx.net)
Date: March 04, 2011 11:17PM

The Lamiglas Kenai Special blank at Mudhole in a 3 piece configuration. GSA 1023 H.

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Re: 16 - 18 wt spin blank
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: March 04, 2011 11:47PM

Look for a Back Bouncing blank. They make tremendous blue water fly rods. Stay under 9 feet, though, for better leverage without having to reach up on the rod.

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Re: 16 - 18 wt spin blank
Posted by: Bob Balcombe (---.ka.centurytel.net)
Date: March 04, 2011 11:53PM

This is a good example about rod design and action a blank doesn't know what is suppose to be until it is built

Good Wraps Bob

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Re: 16 - 18 wt spin blank
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: March 05, 2011 08:45AM

Seems to be a lot more selections now.

What lure weight do you think I should look for ?

Thanks guys

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/05/2011 08:51AM by bill boettcher.

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Re: 16 - 18 wt spin blank
Posted by: Eugene Moore (---.245.79.244.Dial1.StLouis1.Level3.net)
Date: March 05, 2011 12:51PM

What are the grain weight spec's for 16 to 18 weight ?
The heaviest I've seen documented are 15 weight @ 550 grains.

Assuming 600 grain
7' IM7 blank butt dia approx .470 mid length dia approx .310 tip dia 8
8' IM7 blank butt dia approx .540 mid length dia approx .370 tip dia 8

Assuming 700 grain
7' IM7 blank butt dia approx .490 mid length dia approx .330 tip dia 8
8" Im7 blank butt dia approx .570 mid length dia approx .390 tip dia 8

Looks like a strong medium to weak med-heavy spin blank

Eugene Moore



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/05/2011 02:14PM by Eugene Moore.

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Re: 16 - 18 wt spin blank
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: March 05, 2011 04:43PM

I had mentioned these blanks that have the grams listed But they don't seem to be popular ?? [www.mudhole.com]

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/05/2011 04:45PM by bill boettcher.

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Re: 16 - 18 wt spin blank
Posted by: Tim Collins (---.hsd1.mi.comcast.net)
Date: March 06, 2011 02:14PM

The ERN for a 16 wt is listed at 173 pennies, I assume there's math somewhere to calculate how many pennies for an 18 wt. Keep trying blanks until one third deflection requires that amount of pennies . . . or you could reverse engineer the lure ratings.

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