I nternet gathering place for custom rod builders
  • Custom Rod Builders - This message board is provided for your use by the sponsors listed on the left side of the page. Feel free to post any question, answers or topics related in any way to custom building. When purchasing products please remember those who sponsor this board.

  • Manufacturers and Vendors - Only board sponsors are permitted and encouraged to promote and advertise products on the board. You may become a sponsor for a nominal fee. It is the sponsor fees that pay for this message board.

  • Rules - Rod building is a decent and rewarding craft. Those who participate in it are assumed to be civilized individuals who are kind and considerate in their dealings with others. Please respond to others in the same fashion in which you would like to be responded to. Registration IS NOW required in order to post. You must include your actual First and Last name and a correct email address when registering or posting. Posts which are inflammatory, insulting, or that fail to include a proper name and email address will be removed and the persons responsible will be barred from further participation.

    Registration is now required in order to post. You must include your actual First and Last name and a correct email address when registering or posting.
SPONSORS

2024 ICRBE EXPO
CCS Database
Custom Rod Symbol
Common Cents Info
American Grips Piscari
American Tackle
Anglers Rsrc - Fuji
BackCreek Custom Rods
BatsonRainshadowALPS
CRB
Cork4Us
HNL Rod Blanks–CTS
Custom Fly Grips LLC
Decal Connection
Flex Coat Co.
Get Bit Outdoors
HFF Custom Rods
HYDRA
Janns Netcraft
Mudhole Custom Tackle
MHX Rod Blanks
North Fork Composites
Palmarius Rods
REC Components
RodBuilders Warehouse
RodHouse France
RodMaker Magazine
Schneiders Rod Shop
SeaGuide Corp.
Stryker Rods & Blanks
TackleZoom
The Rod Room
The FlySpoke Shop
USAmadefactory.com
Utmost Enterprises
VooDoo Rods
Goto Topic: Previous•Next
Goto: Forum List•Message List•New Topic•Search•Log In Or Register•Print View
Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: David Miller (---.sub-174-237-50.myvzw.com)
Date: February 17, 2014 02:25PM

Looking for a surf blank 11 to 12 foot for using 5 to 7 ounce sinker plus bait for obx drum around Duck area .

Right now I have an Allstar 1266 for light bait or throwing metals so I need another rod to handle more weight when those ideal drum fishing north winds create a strong current.

Right now I am considering Seeker 2 peice surf ssu105 which is rated 4-8 ounces but at 10.5 ft so I would want to extend it.

Or Seeker ssu120 which is 12 foot but is only rated 3-6 ounces.Could I trim it down just a little to be able to have the sweet spot weight higher?

Also looking at MHX Euro Catfish rod blank that is 11 foot and 4-10 ounce range.



Thanks for your help



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/17/2014 03:08PM by David Miller.

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: February 17, 2014 02:54PM

lets see going to the show?
Two days to check them out?
think I would check them all out, so I could make an educated choice

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: David Miller (---.sub-174-237-50.myvzw.com)
Date: February 17, 2014 03:14PM

But I may need to request some of these blanks to be brought to the expo.

I am excited to go as this is my first time to the expo.

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: Barry Thomas Sr (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: February 17, 2014 03:23PM

ask batson for info on the NEW Surf rod Lineup

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: Wes Weaver (---.washdc.fios.verizon.net)
Date: February 17, 2014 08:21PM

Rainshadow su1418f is an old favorite on the banks that meets your spec

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: David Miller (---.triad.res.rr.com)
Date: February 17, 2014 10:39PM

I will check out the new Batson too.

How does the 1418 compare to the 1386?

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: Rick Bennett (---.ec.res.rr.com)
Date: February 18, 2014 06:28AM

Lamiglas GSB136-1MH
IMO it's the best

Capt. Rick Bennett
Rod-Man Inc
Rod-Man Custom Rods
910-520-7661

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: Barry Thomas Sr (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: February 18, 2014 08:55AM

Wes Weaver Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Rainshadow su1418f is an old favorite on the banks
> that meets your spec

I have both IMHO 1418 will throw a little farther, Both very good Blanks,I have caught a lot of Large Stripers on both (20-40+#)

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: Wes Weaver (---.washdc.fios.verizon.net)
Date: February 18, 2014 09:02AM

Double post...sorry

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: Wes Weaver (---.washdc.fios.verizon.net)
Date: February 18, 2014 09:02AM

I have built on both,for your app I think the 1418 is a better choice, maybe a tad heavier but a nice slightly slower action that keeps bait on the hook. fwiw that is usually the first rod/ most used rod, out of my rack. considered a "light heaver" by many it is still a very easy rod to cast.

Options: Reply•Quote
Re: Going to the expo which surf blank would be best for me to check out?
Posted by: David Miller (---.triad.res.rr.com)
Date: February 18, 2014 09:23AM

Thanks for the help!

Not too worried about rod weight as this will be used mainly for bait and wait.

Options: Reply•Quote


Goto: Forum List•Message List•Search•Log In Or Register
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
Click here to login
Webmaster