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travel blanks
Posted by: Roger Templon (---.aoo.pa.atlanticbb.net)
Date: October 14, 2015 07:10PM

Hello Fellow Rodbuilders

I am searching for a 6'6" to 7'0", 3 or 4 piece spinning blank in medium or medium/heavy power for throwing 5/8oz and 3/4oz stick baits for big smallmouth. So far the only blanks I can find are Batson and MHX! Am I missing out on some other options?

Thanks

Rog

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Re: travel blanks
Posted by: Troy Whitrock (---.dyn.centurytel.net)
Date: October 14, 2015 08:31PM

Try checking Rodgeeks I've never built on them yet. I'm actually thinking about there C266MLF4. for this winter

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Re: travel blanks
Posted by: Eric MONTACLAIR (---.fbx.proxad.net)
Date: October 15, 2015 12:44AM

Maybe look at the Phenix Redeye BR3-C-700MH-B (I build BR3-S-720M very good blank).

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Re: travel blanks
Posted by: Michal Rozycki (193.201.167.---)
Date: October 15, 2015 02:49AM

Also throw in travel blanks from American Tackle Company, not to mention CTS who in general are travel blank oriented.

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Re: travel blanks
Posted by: Mike zurlo (---.cl.ri.cox.net)
Date: October 15, 2015 10:16AM

I have built on batsons travel blanks they make great rods. I've never used the rod geeks travel blanks, but have built quite a few of their other blanks, and was thrilled with quality of their blanks and colors. I plan on building a rod geeks travel blank for my self over winter.

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Re: travel blanks
Posted by: Buzz Butters (---.dhcp.fdul.wi.charter.com)
Date: October 15, 2015 10:28AM

Strongly suggest you go with the MHX. High quality blank. Good warranty, nice selection of lure rating. I have built on most of their travel blanks and my customers have been very happy with them.
Im going on a redfish trip and am building a rod for that trip for myself on the MHX travel.
Buzz

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Re: travel blanks
Posted by: Bill Batson (---.wavecable.com)
Date: October 15, 2015 12:31PM

I would suggest the Rainshadow line up.. there are many reasonds why the Rainshadow blank line is the largest selling line in the country..

[www.rainshadowrodblanks.com]

Take a look at these..if you have any questions call the Batson TEAM.
You will not be disappointed wih your choice..

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Re: travel blanks
Posted by: Roger Templon (---.aoo.pa.atlanticbb.net)
Date: October 15, 2015 05:09PM

Thanks guys. I'll check 'em all out!

Rog

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Re: travel blanks
Posted by: Tony Scott (---.troweprice.com)
Date: October 20, 2015 03:33PM

Hi, Roger.

I second the remarks about CTS and Phenix. CTS is the master of making multi-piece rods on any or all of their blanks and I myself just ordered one of the new Phenix Redeye blanks. I like the company and have seen and felt their product. It amazes me how few options are available in travel rods for throwing 1/2 oz to 1 oz lures.

Cheers,

Tony

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