I am researching blanks for my new walleye rod build. This rod will be use for wading throwing 1/16th to 1/8th ounce jigs. I haven't ever built a full length rod so I haven't had the opportunitiy to get my hands on any of these blanks so hopefully you guys will be able to help me decide.

Right now I have a pretty good list of blanks and if I have missed anything don't be afraid to throw it out there.

MHX blanks:
SJ841 7' F L
SJ872 7'3" F ML
SJ9000 F ML
S842 (and the 842 W) F ML

Lamiglas blanks
LSJ781 6'6"

PacBay Blanks
QLSJ780 6'6" F
QLP841 7' MF
T2SJ781 6'6" L F

St. Croix blanks
3S76MLXF 7'6 ML XF

I have looked at the other St. Croix ML XF rods but I don't really want to spend 190 on a blank right now. What do you guys think of these options, is anyone better than the other for what I want to use it for. Is there any better options?

I have the sj841 its ok for the money also have a Batson xsw72ml that I like a lot better for the same jigs you are throwing

Another one to consider is the MHX HM-DS8515. I use this rod for for that same application and its great!

When looking at a blank Always look at the LURE WEIGHT IT may THROW
then COME HERE AND ASK IF IT WILL

nothing WRITTEN IN STONE AND WHEN SOME ONE HAS BUILT IT IT MAY NOT BE WHAT YOU WANT

Bill - willierods.com

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> When looking at a blank Always look at the LURE
> WEIGHT IT may THROW
> then COME HERE AND ASK IF IT WILL
>
> nothing WRITTEN IN STONE AND WHEN SOME ONE HAS
> BUILT IT IT MAY NOT BE WHAT YOU WANT


bill that is exactly what I am trying to do. Most if not all of those were rated for the size jigs that I am wanting to throw with it.

The St Croix has an almost ultralight soft tip that would load very well with your lure specs, with plenty of reserve power. I've used 2 power spin jig blanks with less power in the butt than this blank. Makes a nice finesse rod in a casting configuration also. The Lamiglas LSJ781 is a light weight blank with a nice crisp action.

I love my St. Croix 3S76MLF. But I got it from Merrick. Paid less than $100. for it. You need to contact one of the sponsors on the left to see if you can get a discount.

Ed Smith
Flat Rock, NC

I currently have an S842 that I use for bobber fishing for panfish and jigging for smallmouth and walleye. I also built one for a friend to use as a walleye jigging rod and he loves it. It has plenty of backbone for larger fish (I landed a 4lb largemouth on it!), yet is sensitive enough for the light bite. I would suggest using light guides on this blank and it can get a little "whippy" with too much weight at the tip.