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Blank for paddle tails
Posted by: Mark Hogquist (---.spkn.qwest.net)
Date: July 04, 2016 04:09AM

What blank are you guys using for throwing 4-5 inch Keitechs and such? I fish them primarily on a quarter ounce swimbait jig head in open water for smallies. I want a blank that has enough power for solid hook sets, and a blank that is on the slower side of fast. Right now I'm looking at the 7 ft Phenix umbx ml, and Point Blank 7 ft medium. Both blanks are a little faster than I'd like. I've read that the Point Blank blanks have more of a progressive jdm style flex and taper which is what I'm after. Any feedback would be most appreciated.

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Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by: Marc Morrone (---.dsl.airstreamcomm.net)
Date: July 04, 2016 06:54AM

Check the Batson RX8 popping blanks or Pac Bay Quickline popping blanks in the heavier powers. Light, sensitive, and a little slower actions.

Thanks - Marc

Keep it simple - that's all I can handle!

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Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by: Capt. Michael Harmon (---.mycingular.net)
Date: July 04, 2016 09:21AM

Get bit is having a sale on Batson RX7 popping blanks. Might be one you like at great price. Happy 4th. MH

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Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by: Victor Heal (---.mobile.att.net)
Date: July 04, 2016 10:40AM

Batson IP902

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Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by: David Baylor (---.neo.res.rr.com)
Date: July 04, 2016 03:27PM

An Immortal IMMC73ML seems to fit the bill quite nicely. I just finished a build on one about a month ago, and was out yesterday throwing Reaction Innovations Little Dippers on a 1/4 oz mushroom head jig for smallmouth, and it worked beautifully.

I was fishing 9 - 12' of water, using 12# Seaguar Tatsu fluorocarbon line. I didn't catch anything to write home about, but I caught 3. Biggest one being about a pound and a half.

It's a fast action blank, but it's not overly fast. Its length and power give it a nice bend into the mid section of the blank under the load of a fish. The rod I built on it is proving to be a lot more versatile than I expected.

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Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: July 04, 2016 06:32PM

Schneider's shows one Batson RX8 XP902 left. Very nice blank for your needs, at a great price if it's still there. What's a JDM flex?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/04/2016 06:33PM by Spencer Phipps.

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Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by: Mark Hogquist (---.spkn.qwest.net)
Date: July 05, 2016 04:50AM

Ha, that's funny. I'm actually using an Xp844 right now for these baits. Nothing wrong with it. It actually handles these baits quite well. Just looking for something a touch faster with maybe an additional half power, and perhaps a little added sensitivity as a bonus.

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Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by: Mark Hogquist (---.spkn.qwest.net)
Date: July 20, 2016 01:24AM

Ended up going with an NFC sj706. We shall see if she fits the bill.

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