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HELP with blank
Posted by: David Parsons (---.s16300.c3-0.drf-ubr1.atw-drf.pa.cable.rcncustomer.com)
Date: December 14, 2017 05:33PM

I was ask to build a 5-1/2 foot spinning rod for bass and walleye for fishing in Canada. I do saltwater fishing so if anyone can help me thank you in advance.

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Re: HELP with blank
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: December 14, 2017 05:42PM

Why 5-1/2 feet? Is it a trolling rod? A bait rod? a jigging rod? A casting rod? An "all-around" rod? What pond test line will be used on this rod? Does it have to be one piece? Anglers need the right tool for the right job.

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Re: HELP with blank
Posted by: Terry Kirk (---.ks.ks.cox.net)
Date: December 14, 2017 05:55PM

St Croix 2C56MF

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Re: HELP with blank
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: December 14, 2017 07:37PM

St Croix makes a nice 5 ft, 9 in. walleye blank.

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Re: HELP with blank
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: December 14, 2017 09:40PM

This blank in the medium power version that you trim from the butt of the rod to make a 5'9" would be a wonderful bass/walleye rod.

[www.rainshadowrodblanks.com]

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This blank in the m-l version that is trimmed to 5'9" from the butt of the rod only would make a less expensive, but still excellent rod.

[www.rainshadowrodblanks.com]

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For the least expensive of the blanks from Batson, you could use this blank, which is a 2-piece blank. But because it is a 2 piece blank, I would leave it at the 6'6" length. Use the blank that has the medium power in this series:

Since it is the lowest modulus blank, it would also be the toughest blank and less likely to break with extreme or rough handling.

[www.rainshadowrodblanks.com]

By the way, I have built rods on all three of the blanks that I suggested, and all of the clients were well pleased for their Canadian Walleye / Bass fishing trip. p.s. All of these rods would be built up as a spinning rod, not a casting rod.

Good luck



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/14/2017 09:41PM by roger wilson.

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Re: HELP with blank
Posted by: James Taylor (---.wavecable.com)
Date: December 15, 2017 10:43AM

Roger beat me to it, we’d also recommend our RainShadow Immortal Walleye sinning rods. IMMWS62L (4-10lb) and IMMWS62MXF (6-15lb)

Can't go wrong with the REVELATION or RX7 lineup as well.

James Taylor
Batson Enterprises
BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com

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Re: HELP with blank
Posted by: David Parsons (---.s16300.c3-0.drf-ubr1.atw-drf.pa.cable.rcncustomer.com)
Date: December 16, 2017 05:17PM

Just got back from fishing and read the suggestion thanks for the help and hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday

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