Im looking into a couple different blank options for my jext shaky head rod build and was hoping to get some opinions. I was looking at annRainshadow Rx8 822.75 or something in Phenix or Lamiglass. All within the 3 power range. This rod will have either Tidal Wave Guides or Alps titanium spinning guides. Thanks in advance

Hi Chris,

Some might say that the 822.5 is probably the most popular shaky head blank on the market. I think you will be very happy with the way it performs.

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Thanks Kevin. I'll call you next week.

Other blanks to look at are the bushido's by American tackle. There mag bass MB73/8-15 makes a great shakey head blank. Very sensitive, with the microwaves is a match made in heaven.

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Get Bit Outdoors.Com Wrote:
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> Hi Chris,
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> Some might say that the 822.5 is probably the most
> popular shaky head blank on the market. I think
> you will be very happy with the way it performs.

IMHO 822.5 doesn't have the backbone unless using light wire, exposed hooks.

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Chuck
If that is the case then what about the 823 larger butt tad more lure weight Got to have more power -- No ??

Bill - willierods.com



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I like the RX8+S823 for shaky head and light T-rigs better as it has just a bit more power from the tip to the butt. Once you start using 1/4oz.+ of lead, then I move up to a 3 power mag bass type blank.

The 822.5 is a great choice if you want a one rod does it all for finesse applications, but the 822.5 and 823 compliment each other well, and I use both regularly.

Joe

The 822.5 or the MX69ML is awesome built on both

bill boettcher Wrote:
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> Chuck
> If that is the case then what about the 823 larger
> butt tad more lure weight Got to have more power
> -- No ??


I'm actually looking at the 802.75 for that reason in the Rx8. More in the tail end. I have a 822.5 in the Rev that I built and frankly is a better DS rod than a shaky or wacky worm rig. I like a little more in the tail end for a shakin rod. I like big butts and I can not lie.

I like big butts and I can not lie.

Don't we all LOL

Bill - willierods.com

Chris,

I think the 802.75 will probably give you what you want, and should compliment your 822.5 well.

Joe