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Flipping Rod blank help.....
Posted by: Wilburn Barron (---.hsd1.al.comcast.net)
Date: January 13, 2013 07:17PM

Here we go guys. I have built 2 flipping rod blanks one on the mhx fs905 and the fs966. The fs966 is almost what Im lookingofor. The 905 just is a little spongy for the heavy stuff. Is there a xxheavy rod blank out there. Along the lines of a kistler lta xxheavy or the old cambron rods the green telescoping rods. I have looked till I'm crossed eyed. I like a telescoping blank but not a must.



Thanks
Wilburn Barron.

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Re: Flipping Rod blank help.....
Posted by: Joel Smith (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date: January 13, 2013 07:38PM

Swampland has a Castaway BB1 or BB2. One of these might be what your looking for. I snatched quite a few 8-9 pounders out of some extremely thick hydrilla with this blank.

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Re: Flipping Rod blank help.....
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: January 13, 2013 08:47PM

Get with Alex at Kigan/Hydra. I have a Hydra flipping stick that I use in heavy Florida cover and it is a beauty. Alex fishes professionally, so he is a very good source for all things bass.

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Re: Flipping Rod blank help.....
Posted by: David Dosser (---.columbus.res.rr.com)
Date: January 13, 2013 09:16PM

I also have a Hydra flipping rod. I would highly recommend checking out Hydra.

David Dosser
Coshocton, OH

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Re: Flipping Rod blank help.....
Posted by: Wilburn Barron (---.pools.spcsdns.net)
Date: January 13, 2013 10:22PM

That's is my next choice is the bb2. My last resort is a extra long broom stick. It would be raise to wrap the eyes on the end. Hahahaha. What website can I take a look at the hydra blanks?

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Re: Flipping Rod blank help.....
Posted by: Jeremy Reed (---.owb.bellsouth.net)
Date: January 13, 2013 11:06PM

I believe Alex's website is under construction for updates right now. A link to his webpage is on the left hand column.

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Re: Flipping Rod blank help.....
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: January 14, 2013 10:27AM

Yep ... it is under renovations, not actual construction. He has been operational for a long time. The phone number and contact information is on the page.

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Re: Flipping Rod blank help.....
Posted by: Wilburn Barron (---.hsd1.al.comcast.net)
Date: January 15, 2013 08:30PM

BB2 is looking good to me right now but these are the two Blanks I need to get close too if it helps any. Thanks for all the replys you guys are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kistler Helium LTX II (He2HC711T)
7'11" Heavy 1/4 - 2oz 15-40 lb Fast Action
Telescoping

Kistler Helium LTA (He76TXH)
7'6" X-Heavy 5/8 - 2oz 17 - 50 lb
Telescoping


Thanks Again
Wilburn Barron

P.S. Alex did shoot me a email!!! Sounds like a good guy.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/15/2013 08:32PM by Wilburn Barron.

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