I've got a customer who is looking for a 7' one power popping rod. I loaned him my Batson IP841, and as I figured before I loaned it out, I told him the tip was not as fast as he was looking for. I can find a boatload of two power popping rods, but not so many one power rods. Does anyone know of any other manufacturer that makes a one power 7' popping blank?

Pardon my ignorance, but what are you refering to when you say one power and two power. I build mostly fly rods (though I do build some saltwater popping rods), but I have never heard of these designations.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/05/2011 02:52PM by Bob Riggins.

Andrew -

I would suggest that you look in the Walleye RX8 series, specifically at the XSW72ML. IMO, it is an ideal blank for what you seek.

Jim -

Jim,

That model is too heavy, I need one for throwing lighter baits, 1/16th oz in size.

Bob,

The power is indicated as the last number the blank I have an IP841, IP is the rod series, 84 is the length in inches(7'), and it is their 1 power. They have 0-5 power for that series. The tips is considered mod/fast, he is looking for a similar power rod with a faster tip than the Batson rod has to offer.

The MHX P842, while listed as a 2 power, might be just what you're looking for. The MHX P842 Hi Mod would work as well as the tip is slightly faster than the original series.

How about a 1 power spin jig?

Joe

Have you thought about extending the ISJ781? That blank is 6'6 and a 6 inch extention wouldn't hurt it any. That could be your ticket. We have plenty pieces of blanks laying around the shop we can size up for you.
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Hi Andrew,
Maybe you would consider the SJ841-MHX or the HM-SJ841-MHX while they are not specifically Popping rods both are Fast action and would work well. Hope this helps!

Kind Regards,

Brook Oliva
Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Inc.
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(866)-790-RODS

The MHX blanks that Brook mentions are 7 ft models. As another alternative for a even a lighter Spin Jig model, that will be faster than a popping blank, is our SJ8600-MHX. It is actually 7'-2" and if your customer did not want to leave it at that length, you could take 2" off the butt.

Bob McKamey
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
bobm@mudhole.com

Bob McKamey
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
bobm@mudhole.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/05/2011 04:46PM by Bob McKamey.

Bob McKamey Wrote:
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> The MHX blanks that Brook mentions are 7 ft
> models. As another alternative for a even a
> lighter Spin Jig model, that will be faster than a
> popping blank, is our SJ8600-MHX. It is actually
> 7'-2" and if your customer did not want to leave
> it at that length, you could take 2" off the
> butt.
>
> Bob McKamey
> Mud Hole Custom Tackle
> bobm@mudhole.com

I forgot all about that one. Thanks Bob.

Bob,

What is the difference between the SJ8600 and IP840?

Well Tom, I really can't make a direct comparison, since we do not have a IP840. I can tell you this, for the most part, true popping blanks are moderate to mod/fast and our SJ8600 is a fast action blank.

Bob McKamey
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
bobm@mudhole.com

Bob McKamey
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
bobm@mudhole.com

MHX P842 OR 843 FOR THE EXTRA POWER.

If the SJ8600 is just a little shorter version of the SJ9000....and it appears to be....that is a hot shot blank. It is very fast action, very light tipped, but with a lot more power than I think you want in the butt of the rod. It will cast the lighest of offerings. If I was in open water with no structure to worry about I wouldn't be afraid of a 30# plus fish.

Still you can enjoy a blue gill on it. But it is way more rod that a one power popping rod IMHO. Now it may not bear any relationship to the SJ9000.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.