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Blank questions...
Posted by: Brent Boxall (---.hsd1.ga.comcast.net)
Date: May 31, 2011 06:34PM

Please excuse my lack of rod building experience!

I'm looking for a blank recommendation for an ultralight spinning rod for small stream trout fishing, lightest most sensitive possible.

I have been building several bass rods, all high modulus casting rods. Can I build a spinning rod on a casting blank?

Thanks in advance for any help!

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Re: Blank questions...
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: May 31, 2011 06:43PM

Yes, a blank is a blank is a blank. It will have no idea what type reel you hang on it.

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Re: Blank questions...
Posted by: John Straight (---.netsync.net)
Date: May 31, 2011 06:44PM

I like my 8ft 4wt RX7 by Batson

John

sorry, didn't read completely, just recommended a fly blank not spinning

JLS Custom Rods
Cassadaga, NY



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/31/2011 06:47PM by John Straight.

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Re: Blank questions...
Posted by: Brent Boxall (---.hsd1.ga.comcast.net)
Date: May 31, 2011 06:56PM

Thank you for the fast responses!

No problem on the fly blank, I want to build one of those too.

Thank you again!

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Re: Blank questions...
Posted by: mike brune (---.fidnet.com)
Date: May 31, 2011 07:03PM

A 2 wt. fly blank works great for crappie I have 2 and love them. They came 6 1/2 ft and extended them to 7 1/2 ft.

Mike

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Re: Blank questions...
Posted by: lorenzo tellez (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: May 31, 2011 07:44PM

I just finished a 2wt fly rod blank that i built into a spinning ultra light, it is a blast! I just caught a 2lb bass on it when fishing for blue gills Monday. Just a thought.

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Re: Blank questions...
Posted by: matthew jacobs (---.24.131.174.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: May 31, 2011 08:28PM

Something along the lines of the MHX S841 or the new S842 would do you a great job.

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Re: Blank questions...
Posted by: Michael Danek (50.33.251.---)
Date: June 14, 2011 09:35PM

The recommendations for an ultra light spin made from fly blanks are right on for a great ultra light. Since you are looking for a small stream rod, you might want to limit the length, maybe to 7 feet.
AMF662 6'6" 2 wt. 2 pc. MOD 3.5 0.269 0.8
AMF704 7' 4 wt. 2 pc. MOD 4 0.275 1.1
AMF763 7'6" 3 wt. 2 pc. MOD 3.5 0.331 1.1

I used the 763 for a great rod, could easily be shortened. Not sure if it would end up being a lot like the 704 or not, but I expect it would make a very nice spinning rod. My 763 casts 1/8 wt. lures very well, never had any trouble with hook sets, very sensitive even though a fairly slow action.

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