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Big striper, bluefish and small tuna rod?
Posted by:
Luis Morales
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Date: July 16, 2017 11:46PM
Have a blank I was thinking about building up as a gift. I'm land based so all my builds are 9-11 foot surf rods, never built a boat rod so I have a couple questions.
The blank is a CTS (BS705 ) 7'0" 30-45lb : 2-6oz that I was told would make a great small tuna or large striper rod. Looking for some reference points to get me started.... Reel seat placement, was thinking 10-12 inches. Fore grip, should this be around 10-12 inches, more to hold on to while fighting heavier fish and standing on a boat, also in case it hits the rail? Anything different that I should think about with the guide layout or stick to what I've been doing (NGC)? I was thinking about doing an under wrap which I never do on my surf rodst? Thanks all for the help lumo Re: Big striper, bluefish and small tuna rod?
Posted by:
Barry Thomas Sr
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Date: July 17, 2017 01:05AM
Batson Rainshadow live Bait blanks are Strong and Reasonably priced
RCLB-70M Have built a lot of these for Striped bass on the chunk and using live Bunker and Spots, My Nephew took his out for tuna and caught several Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/17/2017 01:12AM by Barry Thomas Sr. Re: Big striper, bluefish and small tuna rod?
Posted by:
Luis Morales
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Date: July 17, 2017 06:58AM
Thanks Barry but I already have the CTS blank.
Big fan of Rainshadow though! My first build was a SW 1087. Re: Big striper, bluefish and small tuna rod?
Posted by:
Capt. Michael Harmon
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Date: July 17, 2017 01:21PM
Try a spiral wrap. Works great with big fish. Especially those big stripers that run for cover behind rocks when hooked. Re: Big striper, bluefish and small tuna rod?
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: July 17, 2017 07:18PM
Hey Louis,
How are you?? I built that exact blank for my son and well as the 765. It's a great blank. 10-12 " is a bit long for that rod. Especially aesthetically I made his 5". If you really want it longer I would install a separate smaller grip forward of the main foregrip.- ala an off-shore fly rod. Or maybe one grip of 6". Herb Distrib. and retailer CTS blanks Re: Big striper, bluefish and small tuna rod?
Posted by:
Luis Morales
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Date: July 19, 2017 07:47AM
Hi Herb,
I'm doing well thanks, hope you're the same. I was actually able to get a VT 1102-2, being delivered tomorrow. Going to have to learn to plan ahead or order back ups with them I guess, but the blanks are worth it for sure. Four months wait is a whole fishing season! Played with the 705 blank and a reel for a while and came up with a 10 3/4 inch butt, Had a nice piece of 8 inch cork so I went with that for the fore grip...can always cut it back if I don't like it. I like the idea of a split fore grip..maybe for a canal jigging rod. I know some guys do that for surf rods they use as walking sticks in areas like Montauk. Thanks for the help Luis Re: Big striper, bluefish and small tuna rod?
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: July 24, 2017 07:57PM
My experience has been that the prime consideration for a tuna rod, even "light" tuna, is lifting power, while casting power is the chief consideration for a rod for stripers and blues. These two qualities are not very compatible in a blank. Re: Big striper, bluefish and small tuna rod?
Posted by:
Capt. Michael Harmon
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Date: July 25, 2017 09:49AM
Phil, that's a good point. It depends on the technique you choose to employ. I can see a tuna rod working for stripers in my location when using a drift bucktailing method. We use 8-20 oz sinkers and fish 30-80' deep locations. The tide runs like a river so having a rod with lifting power is a must. Especially when the lure hooks a kelp covered rock. It's not my favorite striper technique but it does need a specific type of rod. I prefer casting plugs and bucktails at rockpiles. Best MH Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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