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differences between spinning/casting blanks?
Posted by:
Michael Davis`
(66.153.5.---)
Date: March 14, 2003 02:54PM
just a newbie question. as i learn more about rodbuilding i see a lot of blanks labeled casting and a few labeled spinning. what are the differences? can 1 be made as the other? i use spinning gear on boats a lot, and there are a lot of appealing blanks out there, id like to build for spinning. what type of blanks can or cannot be used for spinning? thanks, as i said im new at this. -mike Re: differences between spinning/casting blanks?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(---.30.211.56.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: March 14, 2003 03:23PM
There is no difference. Manufacturers list them that way just to suggest what some particular blanks might be good for. Often, the same blank is listed under a different model number as both a casting and spinning blank. ......... Re: differences between spinning/casting blanks?
Posted by:
Tom Doyle
(---.ipt.aol.com)
Date: March 14, 2003 03:34PM
St. Croix, for one, lists their casting blanks of a given power, such as "Medium", as being intended for heavier line than their spinning blanks of the same nominal power. So one might guess that the casting blanks are actually more powerful, even though they could be built as spinning rods. One might also then guess that the casting blanks would weigh more (as listed in their blank catalog). Guess again. Most weigh more, but some weigh less (comparing the same listed length, power and action, in casting and spinning models). None that I've checked are listed as weighing the same, so I take it on faith (not having weighed them myself) that they are indeed different blanks. Re: differences between spinning/casting blanks?
Posted by:
Rich Garbowski
(---.bigpipeinc.com)
Date: March 14, 2003 04:43PM
Some of the best custom spinning rods are made with casting blanks, and some of the best casting rods are made with spinning blanks. Once you get some of the nuances about function vs. technique there will be good recognition as to which choices to make. Check the butt diameters, tip actions, and tip sizes related to what you might want to use the blank for. There are a few factory rods built on the same blank, wheter spinning or casting. Tom D. points above are well taken. Rich Richard's Rod & Reel Re: differences between spinning/casting blanks?
Posted by:
Jeff Schatz
(---.columbus.rr.com)
Date: March 14, 2003 06:34PM
For most casting applications, heavier line and lures are used, so look for a more substantial butt section on a blank. Conversely, if you are building a lightweight spinning rod to throw delicate baits or small jigs, look for smaller diameter, less stout blanks. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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