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Need blank suggestion.
Posted by: J.B. Hunt (---.ppoe.dsl.logantele.com)
Date: September 02, 2016 10:59AM

A client has a G Loomis MBR 844C, 7 ft Hvy,Fast Action, 12- 20 lb, 1/4-1 oz rod. He wants me to build one just like it .
I need a suggestion on a blank, reasonably priced, that would be very similar. Maybe in a Batson or MHX.

J.B.Hunt
Bowling Green, KY

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Re: Need blank suggestion.
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: September 02, 2016 11:14AM

I might suggest the Batson - Immortal IMMC72M ---- 12-20 lb test line --- 3/8th 0 1 oz lure rating.

The length is 7'2". If you want a 7' rod, remove 2 inches from the butt of the rod and you will be good to go.

I have had nothing but good things to day about all of the Immortal blanks.

Be safe

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Re: Need blank suggestion.
Posted by: Bob McKamey (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: September 02, 2016 11:28AM

A MB844-MHX should be just about as close as you could get.

Bob McKamey
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
bobm@mudhole.com

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Re: Need blank suggestion.
Posted by: Robert Tanner (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: September 02, 2016 11:52AM

X2 With BOB ,That's a great rod.

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Re: Need blank suggestion.
Posted by: J.B. Hunt (---.ppoe.dsl.logantele.com)
Date: September 02, 2016 12:51PM

I was considering The MHX as I have built on a few of the 844's but I didn't have one in my stash to compare. I do have the G Loomis in my shop.Thanks Bob and Robert. MHX it is.

J.B.Hunt
Bowling Green, KY

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Re: Need blank suggestion.
Posted by: Michael Danek (---.adr02.mskg.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: September 02, 2016 06:42PM

Check the American Tackle Bushido lineup. You mentioned not wanting to pay a lot, the Bushidos are great blanks at lower prices than you would expect for their level of performance.

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Re: Need blank suggestion.
Posted by: Donald R Campbell (---.socal.res.rr.com)
Date: September 04, 2016 10:24AM

I would recommend the Batson - Immortal IMMC72MH, a great blank....have customers who rave about it!

Specs:
IMMC72MH
7'2"
12-20 LB
3/8-1 OZ
.560
6.0
F
MH

Don Campbell
don@sensorfishingrods.com

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Re: Need blank suggestion.
Posted by: David Baylor (---.neo.res.rr.com)
Date: September 09, 2016 11:43AM

Wish I would have saw this thread earlier. The blank that Donald mentioned is absolutely outstanding! I have a GL2 784C and the Immortal blank blows it away.

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