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daytime swordfish rod - deep drop
Posted by: Tony Waclawski (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: April 09, 2016 07:59AM

Hello, Hoping for some suggestions/guidance from more experienced builders. Considering building a daytime swordfish deep drop rod for the NE canyons. Read what I could find about blanks but there are not many specific recommendations. A few refer to Blackfin rod blanks - generally 6 foot, 80 pound class, fast taper for detecting bite at 1500 feet.. It would be a bent butt rod, (#4), winthrop top and heavy duty SIC guides. using Hooker electrict reel. Any suggestions/experience would be very much appreciated. Thanks

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Re: daytime swordfish rod - deep drop
Posted by: Capt. Michael Harmon (107.77.70.---)
Date: April 11, 2016 08:37AM

I would start by calling blank manufacturers. Seeker, black hole, American tackle, calstar are worth a try. Good luck.

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Re: daytime swordfish rod - deep drop
Posted by: Tony Waclawski (165.89.84.---)
Date: April 11, 2016 03:57PM

Thanks - called around and for those that might be interested, heard the following: Am Tackle ATX AXST56XXH, and AXST56XH; Calstar RT80, BT655XXH, Blackhole Giant Blank 6'' XH (that one out of my price range) all were suggested.

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Re: daytime swordfish rod - deep drop
Posted by: Bruno Giuliari (12.10.199.---)
Date: April 11, 2016 04:50PM

Tony,
I like and use the RT80 in a 6'6" length the additional length give it a softer tip and helps with pulled hooks. Great blank. Catchem up!



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Re: daytime swordfish rod - deep drop
Posted by: Capt. Michael Harmon (107.77.70.---)
Date: April 11, 2016 07:30PM

I'm glad it worked out. Good luck with the build. Tight lines. MH

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