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Looking for halibut blank suggestions
Posted by: Dave Orr (---.nt.interNORTH.net)
Date: April 06, 2011 06:48PM

I'm looking to build a halibut rod for a friend in Alaska and am looking for blank options.
I'm looking for a blank in the 4'8" to 5'6" range. He generally runs 80# braided line on his halibut sticks.
He does a combination of jigging and bait fishing.
I could also use suggestions on what type of guides to use as this will be my first saltwater build.
Another question I have is on handles, material and lengths?
How long a rear grip and how long for front grip?

Would a Batson RCKJB508-500 be a good choice?

Thanks for your help!! :)

Regards
Dave

Fishing is Life the rest is just Details




Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/06/2011 06:54PM by Dave Orr.

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Re: Looking for halibut blank suggestions
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: April 06, 2011 07:15PM

Dave,
Give Batson a call. They have excellent suggestions - both respect to the blank as well as the rest of the components.
Roger

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Re: Looking for halibut blank suggestions
Posted by: Matt Ekhaml (---.lv.lv.cox.net)
Date: April 06, 2011 08:26PM

Look at the Rainshadow FSU56XH or FSU56XXH. I would use silicon nitride or silicone carbide turbo guides. Does he use a lighter leader, or straight 80?

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Re: Looking for halibut blank suggestions
Posted by: Dave Orr (---.fs.interNORTH.net)
Date: April 06, 2011 09:14PM

Thanks for the info.

Waiting to hear back on leader, but mot likely it will be heavier than 80#.

Regards
Dave

Fishing is Life the rest is just Details

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