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Blank for paddle tails
Posted by:
Mark Hogquist
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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. Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by:
Marc Morrone
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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! Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by:
Capt. Michael Harmon
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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 Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by:
Victor Heal
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Date: July 04, 2016 10:40AM
Batson IP902 Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by:
David Baylor
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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. Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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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. Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by:
Mark Hogquist
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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. Re: Blank for paddle tails
Posted by:
Mark Hogquist
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Date: July 20, 2016 01:24AM
Ended up going with an NFC sj706. We shall see if she fits the bill. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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