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short jigging rod blank suggestions
Posted by:
Daniel Grundvig
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Date: April 23, 2017 11:03AM
I've had a request to make a short jigging rod specifically to target lake trout. The client wants a conventional reel 48" rod using 20 # braid and 10-12# leader. I have no experience building anything this short (other than ice rods) or light (I build mostly salt water rods). I assume I'm going to have to start with a longer rod and cut it down but would really appreciate some suggestions for blanks that I should consider. Thanks. Re: short jigging rod blank suggestions
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: April 23, 2017 12:06PM
That's a doozie, this is not an ice rod, right? I have some 5 1/2 ft. Lamiglas blanks, I've used for that, but 4 ft? How long a rear grip, reel seat, and fore grip he want on it? If transport is the problem, there are better ways around that. Since you build saltwater rods, what in your experience from that spectrum could maybe fit the bill? I also wouldn't put this experiment on your nickel, anytime someone wants something off the wall and specific, they need to be involved and have some skin in the game.
You don't need to cut anything till your ready with a prototype set up. If your cutting the tip, first just install a guide on the blank where the cut will be than test, leaving the tip hang out there. Same with the butt, slip fit to where you think it should be, leaving the excess outside the butt grip till you get the result your looking for. A spiral wrap helps to reduce your torsional forces that will want to displace things while you test. Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/23/2017 12:26PM by Spencer Phipps. Re: short jigging rod blank suggestions
Posted by:
Daniel Grundvig
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Date: April 23, 2017 12:41PM
Thanks for your suggestions on the prototype fit-up. Of course he'll have to purchase everything in advance. I see lots of Batson (et. al.) 10-12# rods I could start with but his 1oz. jig requirements exceed the rod capability- I'm probably going to have to go with a 10-20# blank but it may be too stiff even with a fast taper.
He says he's going to use it from a boat but may use it occasionally for ice fishing. He wants a longer rear grip with a trigger reel seat...now you know why I'm a little perplexed. He's going to send me some pictures of his friend's rod which he likes except he wants a longer handle, different grip and different length, etc., etc. Why couldn't he just ask for a bent butt trolling rod or a tuna popping rod...? Re: short jigging rod blank suggestions
Posted by:
Matthew Pitrowski
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Date: April 23, 2017 05:30PM
definitely an up front payment for the parts
here is a couple that might fit the bill from rod geeks Fiberglass Series - SG70MHM $59.00 Blank Color Options Quantity 7' | Mono. Line Wgt: 8 - 20 lb. | Lure Weight: 3/8 - 1 oz. | Moderate Action, Medium-Heavy Power Bass 2 Series - B270HF $75.00 Blank Color Options Quantity 7' | Line Wgt. 12 - 25 lb. | Lure Wgt. 3/8 - 1 1/2 oz. | Jigs, Frogs The best day to be alive is always tomorrow !! Think out side the box when all else fails !!! Wi. Re: short jigging rod blank suggestions
Posted by:
Daniel Grundvig
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Date: April 23, 2017 07:59PM
thanks Matthew- appreciate the suggestions. I'll take a look. Re: short jigging rod blank suggestions
Posted by:
Paul Darby
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Date: April 23, 2017 10:22PM
Batson 6' 12-20lbs .385x105x72B solid glass. Re: short jigging rod blank suggestions
Posted by:
Daniel Grundvig
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Date: April 24, 2017 09:07AM
That looks good- thanks for the suggestion! Re: short jigging rod blank suggestions
Posted by:
Mark Hogquist
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Date: April 30, 2017 02:12PM
20 lb braid, 1 oz jigs, 4 foot rod, and big lake trout don't add up. . . At all Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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