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Tuna Blank Advice
Posted by: Scott Backholm (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: February 29, 2012 05:07PM

Hi all, I did a search but the comments were from a while ago and many things seemed to have changed since then.

I am building my first tuna rod for someone. It will be a stand-up trolling rod, he fishes from a 26ft CC off of North Carolina for YFT, kings, etc. I am thinking straight butt with roller guides, he fishes mono.

Any advice greatly appreciated!

Scott

"My biggest fear in life is that when I die, my wife will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it."

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Re: Tuna Blank Advice
Posted by: kevin knox (---.baybroadband.net)
Date: February 29, 2012 05:12PM

Scott,
I build MANY rods for that area. I fish out of Morehead. You want to go with the Batson FSU56h for 30's (turbo guides only but good for sails, kings and whites), FSU56xh for 50 class good for YFT, marlin and kings and good for rollers, or the FSU56XXH for the 80.

If you have any questions, or need blanks and guides, feel free to get up with me.

Kevin Knox
www.anglersenvy.com

Kevin Knox
ANGLER'S ENVY CUSTOM RODS
QUEEN ANNE, MD 21657
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Re: Tuna Blank Advice
Posted by: Scott Backholm (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: February 29, 2012 05:15PM

that is great info, thanks Kevin! what do you recommend for a seat and butt?

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Re: Tuna Blank Advice
Posted by: Scott Backholm (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: February 29, 2012 05:58PM

Just emailed you Kevin, thanks again.

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