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Loomis MUR946C - Longer Blank Recommendation
Posted by:
David Martin
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Date: May 27, 2015 09:52PM
I have a couple Loomis MUR946C Muskie trolling rods that I really like for trolling bigger deep diving crankbaits that really pull hard, baits are typically 14".
The specs on the MUR946C are: Length = 7'10" Ex-Heavy Fast Action 30 to 60lb 1 to 6oz Would like to get some extra spread between baits so was thinking of building a 9' rod. Any thoughts on a blank with similar spec's but about a foot longer? Fish late fall in cold temps, ambient temp +15degF to +40degF generally, should I consider fiberglass? Appreciate any input -Dave Re: Loomis MUR946C - Longer Blank Recommendation
Posted by:
Steve Gardner
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Date: May 28, 2015 06:27AM
Being a bass angler where trolling is not permitted. I lack a little understanding on the subject, and as such have a question
If you are trolling at say: 4 mph. How does a longer rod provide "extra speed between baits" over a shorter rod? Re: Loomis MUR946C - Longer Blank Recommendation
Posted by:
David Martin
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Date: May 28, 2015 07:43AM
Hey Steve,
word I used was 'spread' not 'speed'. Extra rod length helps keep separation from another rod on same side of boat, cover a little more water and with tangles during turns. -Dave Re: Loomis MUR946C - Longer Blank Recommendation
Posted by:
Steve Gardner
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Date: May 28, 2015 05:42PM
Dang! you right, read it this morning. Guess my eyes hadn't woken up. Thank you and Sorry Re: Loomis MUR946C - Longer Blank Recommendation
Posted by:
Ron Schneider
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Date: May 28, 2015 06:42PM
The longer blank for a better spread makes a lot of sense.
We do that often, just not with as big a lures. You may very well want to consider Fibreglass for trolling. There is a nice 10" 2 pc blank in the Batson lineup that could fit the bill. here is a link; [www.schneidersrods.com] Best wishes, Ron Schneider Schneider's Rod Shop Mountain Home, Arkansas [www.schneidersrods.com] mtnron40@yahoo.com 870-424-3381 Re: Loomis MUR946C - Longer Blank Recommendation
Posted by:
David Martin
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Date: May 28, 2015 09:25PM
Thanks for the Batson tables of blanks Ron.
The 10 footer may work. The outside rod would be running a bait higher(shallower), these baits have two pull eyes, deep and shallow, on the shallow pull eye the bait puts less load on the rod, still pulls hard but less rod loading. I think I'd like to go fiberglass but a composite is also a possibility based on cold ambient fishing conditions. My disclaimer is that I'm new at this, but not at trolling :) -Dave Re: Loomis MUR946C - Longer Blank Recommendation
Posted by:
David Martin
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Date: May 28, 2015 09:35PM
Steve Gardner Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Dang! you right, read it this morning. Guess my > eyes hadn't woken up. Thank you and Sorry Haha..... I need my morning extra large coffee to handle the small print myself Steve, when I first read ur reply I knew it was way too early lol -Dave Re: Loomis MUR946C - Longer Blank Recommendation
Posted by:
Ryan McBride
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Date: June 01, 2015 02:48PM
here is the RainShadow rod blanks web: www.rainshadowrodblanks.com R. McBride Batson Enterprises BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com Re: Loomis MUR946C - Longer Blank Recommendation
Posted by:
David Martin
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Date: June 01, 2015 09:20PM
Thx for the link Ryan, checking it out now.
Dave Re: Loomis MUR946C - Longer Blank Recommendation
Posted by:
David Martin
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Date: June 01, 2015 09:20PM
Double post, apparently camped out on the post button ha
Dave Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/01/2015 09:22PM by David Martin. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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