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old rod blanks
Posted by:
Bill Marchisella
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Date: August 11, 2011 02:48PM
I recently bought 30 blanks from a shop that was closing. Some Seeker, some Lamiglas, some St. Croix, some Ugly Sticks. I have a couple that are Star rods, #KC5086 in white. Does anybody know the specs on this? Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks. Re: old rod blanks
Posted by:
Russell Brunt
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Date: August 11, 2011 03:03PM
Pretty sure it is a gator glass blank. Should be about 50# class IIRC. Rugged bottom rod. Russ in Hollywood, FL. Re: old rod blanks
Posted by:
John Britt
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Date: August 11, 2011 03:09PM
I don't believe Star used any gator glass blanks in white only black ( charcoal)
John Re: old rod blanks
Posted by:
Bill Marchisella
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Date: August 11, 2011 03:21PM
Im sorry it's black Re: old rod blanks
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: August 11, 2011 03:24PM
If you can - CCS them and you will find what they will be good for Bill - willierods.com Re: old rod blanks
Posted by:
Bill Marchisella
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Date: August 11, 2011 03:46PM
I have 30 blanks the labels say one thing and blank is dfferent than specs in the book. Example. Seekers BT20 have specs for 7ft blank I The ones I have 71/2 blanks . The Blanks are maked BT20 Re: old rod blanks
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: August 14, 2011 11:59AM
Bill,
When you get a group of blanks like this, the best this is to measure the butt, the tip and take the ccs measurements and disregard any thing that is on the label. Then, you will know exactly what is going on with each blank. It only takes a couple of minutes for each blank. Measure, and make a lable for each blank and you will be good to go. Take care Roger Re: old rod blanks
Posted by:
Bill Marchisella
(---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date: August 14, 2011 02:27PM
Roger,
For some reason I thought you could not use CCS on larger blanks. When I walked into this shop it was like I went back in time. He had stuff from the '40's and '50's, so I am thinking these are older models. I'll have to read up on CCS as I have never done this before. Thanks for the info. Re: old rod blanks
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: August 14, 2011 06:48PM
The CCS does not measure rod blanks - it measures action, power and speed. You can use it on any blank that possesses these inherent properties.
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