Just curious - Would a St. Croix 3C76MHF inshore blank be fairly comparable to an extended 3C70MHF casting blank? (Thanks!)



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/31/2011 06:21PM by Mike Canavan.

You would have to define what a "7' MHF casting blank" is.

To me, the St. Croix inshores have always had a surprising amount of power given their weight. The tips tend towards the stiff side too. Funny, I wouldn't hesitate to use one for anything from sails and dolphin to cobia, snook, and tarpon....and I would lean on them and turn hardy fish away from cover....yet I shudder at the idea of someone using them to lift a 7# bass into a boat.

I guess I am saying I admire them and think them the equal of any blank when used correctly. I guess I'm also saying they wouldn't be something I'd loan to a fellow whom I thought might high stick or abuse/mistreat a rod.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

Thanks Russell.

Just wondered if a 7'6" MHF Avid inshore blank would be comparable or ballpark to extending a 7' Avid MHF blank 6".

It has been my experience that if I compare two of the same rated blanks from the same company the longer one will usually dead lift a little more. Sometimes it won't seem quite as stiff though. So I guess I'd expect the extended one to be a little quicker and a little weaker.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.