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Any new blanks comparable to old Loomis SJ700?
Posted by: Ladd Flock (---.hsd1.ct.comcast.net)
Date: June 14, 2015 08:26PM

With all the new blanks coming on the market, has anyone come across one that is comparable to the old Loomis SJ700GL3 blank? I've been slider fishing with the lightest MHX shooter and SJ blanks, but looking for something with a little softer tip. Thanks in advance for any insight.

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Re: Any new blanks comparable to old Loomis SJ700?
Posted by: Thomas Kaufmann (---.direcpc.com)
Date: June 14, 2015 09:22PM

Ladd,
Have you tried the SJ720 from MHX yet? It is probably the closest one in their lineup. I would suggest that you contact John at Northfork and he can set you up with something exceptionally close to the original (much closer than any others that I've tried).

Tom

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Re: Any new blanks comparable to old Loomis SJ700?
Posted by: Thomas Kaufmann (---.direcpc.com)
Date: June 15, 2015 12:42PM

Ladd,
A quick update for you. I've been informed that Jon no longer works at Northfortk.

Tom

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Re: Any new blanks comparable to old Loomis SJ700?
Posted by: Robert Tanner (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: June 15, 2015 01:43PM

Try some ex-fast MHX blanks.......

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Re: Any new blanks comparable to old Loomis SJ700?
Posted by: Jim Ising (---.dyn.centurytel.net)
Date: June 16, 2015 10:53AM

PB661LF, POINT Blank

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Re: Any new blanks comparable to old Loomis SJ700?
Posted by: Ryan McBride (---.wavecable.com)
Date: June 16, 2015 12:58PM

How about this.. Since we are the exclusive distributor for North Fork Composites ( Gary Loomis's new company ) NFC we can help you with any blank you need. We have cross references to everything! Just call in and speak with sales!
www.rainshadowrodblanks.com

R. McBride

Batson Enterprises
BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com

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Re: Any new blanks comparable to old Loomis SJ700?
Posted by: Thomas Kaufmann (---.direcpc.com)
Date: June 16, 2015 02:02PM

Ryan,

Sorry that I didn't mention you guys as the focal point!! I keep forgetting that you all have joined up.

Tom

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Re: Any new blanks comparable to old Loomis SJ700?
Posted by: Joe Vanfossen (---.neo.res.rr.com)
Date: June 16, 2015 09:41PM

Ladd,

Did you look at the NFC SB 5100 blanks? I wouldn't mind hearing some thoughts on them. I've got a couple buddies and myself that could be interested in a blank like the old SJ700, if it still exists.

Joe

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Re: Any new blanks comparable to old Loomis SJ700?
Posted by: Ryan McBride (---.wavecable.com)
Date: June 18, 2015 06:44PM

Thomas Kaufmann Wrote:
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> Ryan,
>
> Sorry that I didn't mention you guys as the focal
> point!! I keep forgetting that you all have joined
> up.
>
> Tom


Not needing to make us a focal point ;) You just as what is similar to the Loomis blanks.. If anything is going to be similar its Gary Loomis' new company NFC lol.. Everyone can suggest their own, even us with RainShadow.. But why go there? Just get a 2nd Gen Loomis!

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