Hello, I was wondering if anyone can tell me the difference between hotshot, spinjig and popping blanks? I'm a little confused on how each differs. Also any differences between spinning and casting blanks? Thanks.

Sid;
if you click on the "GLOSSARY" button above you will find definitions for most of what you are asking

Each type will have its own characteristics, and could vary significantly from manufacturer to manufacturer.

I'm yet to build on a HS blank, but here is a bit what I know from what I've dug up on them in the past. HS blanks tend to have fast or extra fast actions, very limber tips and a good bit of power in the butt. I would look toward something like a HS9000 blank if I'm targeting bigger fish with light line and lures. If I start pursuing the jigworm and midwest finesse techniques seriously, an HS blank will be high on the list of candidates for a build.

Spin jig rods tend to have very fast actions with some power in the butt, but not the power of a mag bass blank, and tend to be a bit forgiving in the mid section. They can make great general purpose rods for lighter applications, such as swimming grubs, and such.

Popping blanks tend to have a moderate fast action (at least the ones I've built on). Many freshwater guys use them for crankbait rods and they can be good live bait rods as well. For a given line/lure rating, the popping blanks tend to have less lifting power than the above types of blank.

Joe

Thank you Joe! That helped!

All of the Hot Shot blanks I have made were for river fishing for steelhead and salmon. My favorite was an 8'' 4" Lamiglas blank with 2 tips one a little more powerful than the lighter tip. Two of my friends and had been drifting the river for several hour and anchored near the bank over a fairly deep hole to have lunch. I left my hot shot in the water about 30 feet behind the boat when a 20# steelhead hit it. What a hoot!!Nicest one I have ever caught.

This particular blank has a butt section that is 20"s shorter than the two tip sections. A lot of power in the butt and a lot of sensitivity in the tip sections.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/29/2015 05:54PM by Randolph Ruwe.