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MHX blank ERN / AA
Posted by:
Eugene Moore
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Date: October 22, 2017 01:00PM
I'm attempting to replace a discontinued blank.
Has anyone measured the ERN and AA of S842-2-MHX. ? I'm looking for a fast blank with an ERN of 7.5-8.5 Thanks, Gene Re: MHX blank ERN / AA
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: October 22, 2017 11:57PM
The Batson IP/XP 840 were in that power range, think the St Croix 70UL blanks also, but on the low side. Most of the info I now have is on discontinued blanks, sorry. Re: MHX blank ERN / AA
Posted by:
rick sodke
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Date: October 23, 2017 12:19PM
S842-2-MHx ERN: 9.8 AA: 75
My "customers" use them for trout in lakes up to 7lbs. Re: MHX blank ERN / AA
Posted by:
Eugene Moore
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Date: October 23, 2017 04:27PM
Thanks, gentlemen
This appeared a promising candidate but the ERN is too high for a replacement. Still require a 7 to 8 foot rod with an ERN of 7.5 to 8.5. Per Spencer's suggestion I'll expand my search to Batson. The goal is for an 8 weight fly rod for fishing light tippet in windy conditions. Thanks again Gene Re: MHX blank ERN / AA
Posted by:
rick sodke
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Date: October 23, 2017 06:58PM
A fly rod with an AA of 75 and extremely fast recovery will disappoint most fly casters. Making it a short 7' rod doesn't help either.
Good luck in your search. Re: MHX blank ERN / AA
Posted by:
Eugene Moore
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Date: October 25, 2017 09:23AM
Rick,
Adding a 280 grain line I believe will slow the response to acceptable casting levels. I don't know about the printed claim of casting 1/6 ounce however. How much weight are you casting ? Gene Re: MHX blank ERN / AA
Posted by:
rick sodke
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Date: October 26, 2017 10:53AM
My notes show this blank rated 1/16 oz to 5/16 oz. 280 grains is 0.6 oz (equivalent to a 10wt line).
I can't predict how it would behave, though I agree it will slow down the CCF. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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