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Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Garry Thornton (---.natsow.res.rr.com)
Date: November 21, 2013 10:51AM

I hope that someone who's been down this road before can help me out.
My problem is also small light baits. I want to throw 1/8th oz. in-line spinners as far as possible.

When I found that the ultra light rods in the local shops were too soft to do the job I decided to try to build my own.
My first attempts were the S781-MHX and the S841-MHX Ultra-lights.
Both were nice rods, but also too soft to give me the tip speed needed to get distance from these small baits.

My best effort so far is the SJ720-MHX, however at 6 feet, it's shorter than what I want.

In a perfect world, I'd like a 6'9" to 7' blank with enough power to throw 1/8th spinners 90 feet.
Any suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks
Garry2rs

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: November 21, 2013 11:50AM

You might try the lightest possible power in a popping blank.

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Bob McKamey (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: November 21, 2013 12:16PM

CB841-BLEND-MHX Rod Blank should do the trcik!!

Bob McKamey
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
bobm@mudhole.com

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Capt. Craig Freeman (---.hampton.k12.va.us)
Date: November 21, 2013 03:45PM

Try one of these. Baston products XSB80275, XSB8225 or the XSB842.

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: J.B. Hunt (---.ppoe.dsl.logantele.com)
Date: November 21, 2013 05:08PM

I use a Rainshadow IP840 and throw an 1/8 oz jig and tube at least 90 ft. If it will do that , it should throw an 1/8 on Rooster tail just as well if not better. I think the IP series will load better than an SJ series. Of course this is just an old Crappie fisherman's opinion.

J.B.Hunt
Bowling Green, KY

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Garry Thornton (---.natsow.res.rr.com)
Date: November 21, 2013 05:20PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys.
I will use this rig for pond trout during the winter in Arizona, and for crappie back in Canada in the Spring.
In both locations I am often fighting a headwind. Both also have Bass that occasionally make life more interesting.
Garry2rs

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.war.clearwire-wmx.net)
Date: November 21, 2013 08:38PM

St Croix 5S76MLXF the tip of an ultralight with the backbone of a spinjig blank. Tackletour I think tested a factory rod some years back, loved it I believe for trout, bass, etc.

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Chester Kiekhafer (---.client.mchsi.com)
Date: November 25, 2013 07:34AM

The XP840 is one that I use with the Fuji CR Concept guides and is a dream to get the small stuff out there. Truly amazing!

Chester

May your line be tight and your beverages be cold!

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Troy Knox (---.kc.res.rr.com)
Date: July 01, 2014 10:12AM

Chester, Could you give me the guide size and placement for the XP840 using the KR Concept? Thanks, Troy

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Chester Kiekhafer (---.client.mchsi.com)
Date: July 01, 2014 10:27AM

Please keep in mind that I'm using a Shimano Sedona 500 with 4# braided line.


Guide Placement
Guide Inches Between Guides Inches from reel shaft end
1st BKLAG 12H 0.000 19.200
2nd BKLAG 05.5H 6.050 25.250
3rd BKBAG 04.5 5.750 31.000 (choke point)
4th BKBAG 04.5 4.000 35.000
5th BKBAG 04.5 4.000 39.000
6th BKTAG 04.5 4.000 43.000
7th BKTAG 04.5 4.000 47.000
8th BKTAG 04.5 4.000 51.000
9th BKTAG 04.5 4.000 55.000
10th BKTAG 04.5 4.000 59.000
11th BKTAG 04.5 3.875 62.875
12th BKTAG 04.5 3.875 66.750

No matter how I do the formatting it always comes out the same, pushed together. Sorry about that.

If you un-hide your email I could send you the file.

Good Luck!

Chester

May your line be tight and your beverages be cold!

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Troy Knox (---.kc.res.rr.com)
Date: July 01, 2014 11:28AM

Thank you very much, I'm really excited to try this! Thx, Troy

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Troy Knox (---.kc.res.rr.com)
Date: July 01, 2014 11:34AM

How do I un-hide it. It is tak@kc.rr.com. Thanks, again

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Chester Kiekhafer (---.client.mchsi.com)
Date: July 01, 2014 02:03PM

Troy Knox Wrote:
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> How do I un-hide it. It is tak@kc.rr.com. Thanks,
> again


Click on your name as in "Posted by:" and then on "Control Center". From there you change your profile and set-up.

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Re: Long casts with small baits #2
Posted by: Chester Kiekhafer (---.client.mchsi.com)
Date: July 01, 2014 02:03PM

Troy Knox Wrote:
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> How do I un-hide it. It is tak@kc.rr.com. Thanks,
> again


Click on your name as in "Posted by:" and then on "Control Center". From there you change your profile and set-up.

Chester

May your line be tight and your beverages be cold!

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