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Trolling rod blank
Posted by: Natalie Teague (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: June 19, 2011 04:18PM

Just a quick question. We are building 4 x 15-40 lb rods for trolling for kings, any blank suggestions. Has to have a soft tip, and 6 feet . Would prefer composites. Thought about the calstar GF 600L, or the seeker 660L, need to know which one will hold up better in a rod holder. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

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Re: Trolling rod blank
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: June 19, 2011 05:34PM

There are a lot of very good ones, including those you already have listed. I like the Seeker CLB series, although these fall into the 7 foot range. CLB704 or 706 for your application. They are primarily designed for live bait however, so may not be exactly what you want.

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Re: Trolling rod blank
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: June 19, 2011 06:58PM

CLB708 is popular on the West Coast of Florida. Again, it is 7'0", not nearly as short as you indicated.

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Re: Trolling rod blank
Posted by: Russell Brunt (---.mercymiami.org)
Date: June 20, 2011 02:44PM

If you can handle 7 foot consider the rainshadow rclb line. I love them for drifting for kingfish.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

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Re: Trolling rod blank
Posted by: Natalie Teague (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: June 24, 2011 06:42PM

Has to be under 6ft, but also has to have a unibutt, or slickbutt Client loves the SEEKER CTS60H action and wants a lighter rod 20 lb line with the same action. Have thought about the calstar 195 or the seeker tsf55xl or the seeker 665L, Cant seem to find any blanks with a moderate action and under 6ft.

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