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Looking for blank recommendation
Posted by:
Kurt Mogensen
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Date: October 27, 2013 08:10PM
A friend wants me to build a spinning rod for him. He will use it for flipping lightweight jigs around/under docks for springtime crappie. Does anyone have a recommendation for a little 5 footer that would fit this application (prefer made in USA but not mandatory)? Re: Looking for blank recommendation
Posted by:
Terry Turner
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Date: October 28, 2013 01:05PM
This is a pretty general category of ultralight to light blanks and there are really too many good ones to list. I would find your favorite distributor from the list on the left, give them a call and let them know what you need. They should have many choices available for both imported and US made blanks.
Terry Re: Looking for blank recommendation
Posted by:
Robert A. Guist
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Date: October 28, 2013 01:55PM
Hello Kurt.
For something light like that (I mostly do salt water stuff in the 20-30# range.) I like the Phenix Elixir FX561-1-B a 5'6" 1-4#, Lure Wt:1/32-1/4oz., Fast Action, with a .299 Butt, 4 Tip, and a Blank Wt. of .56 all for about $50.00 (MudHole sells them.) Well let us know what you pick & how well it works out for you. Tight Wraps. Bob, New Bern, NC. Re: Looking for blank recommendation
Posted by:
Kurt Mogensen
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Date: October 28, 2013 07:53PM
Yeah, Terry. I was thinking the same thing.
Robert - I will give the Phenix serious consideration. Trying to learn whether to go with a slower, more parabolic or a fast action with a softer tip to get that nice whip into the light jig. Decisions, decisions, decisions... Re: Looking for blank recommendation
Posted by:
Will Dea
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Date: October 29, 2013 12:22AM
I will toss my two cents into the mix.
The Phenix is tough blank to beat, although made overseas. St. Croix has a few shorty blanks. But I've been looking into the Talon Graphite blanks. Lamiglas has large selection as well in mudhole. As for the blank itself, I'd pick the slower/parabolic action. Just a bit softer for the papermouths a little funner IMO with 2lb mono. Re: Looking for blank recommendation
Posted by:
Jim Gamble
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Date: October 29, 2013 09:00AM
A short Forecast glass blank, forget about the fancy high-tech stuff. That and a Zebco reel will do the trick. Use it like a slingshot. The glass blank not only gives you the right tool for the technique, but it is enjoyable and highly durable. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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