Hi all,

On my second build and want to explore blanks a bit. I’m looking for suggestions for a 7’6” blank - 8-17lb weight that I will match with either a 4000 or 5000 reel. Primary use is the false albie run in New England and mahi fishing While I always look for a good deal $$$ are not the primary driver. I typically prefer a fast taper.

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Hello Cutter.

I know it sounds a little weird but I like to use Rainshadow HS9001-M for the 5-10# Mahi-Mahi, I use small live baits like baby squid or small pin fish, or even small cigar minnows with a nose hook and 2 #6-3X trebles, 1 sliding (wire-nose hook-wire-slider treble- tied treble).

Makes for a good fight with 15# braid.

How big are your average Little Tunny (False Albacore) up there, ours in NC run from about 3#-30# depending time of year and how far off the beach or near reefs.



Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.

Bob,

New Bern, NC.

x10 on the Rainshadow recommondation by Robert.
Excellent choice for this use.

Good luck

Just picked up the new Rod Geeks XC 730 blank at the expo. Haven’t had a chance to build it up yet but I bet it would work well. Fast action with lots of power. Could be extended 3 more inches pretty easily.

Our false albie size iistyocally 10-25 lb. I’ll check out the rainshadow blank. Thanks!

Would take the Batson rod to the flats also, they work great inshore. Very versatile.

I am going to try out the Rainshadow 9001m. Plan to use the KR fuji guides with Fuji's suggested 25H, 12H, 8M, 7L reduction train. Did I get this right? Any suggests on the running guides? I use approx. 30lb braid with a short 20-30 flouro leader.

Thanks in advance

With that reduction train you could use any size runner you wish, from size 7 to 4.5. Remember the KL7L will be used as your choke guide. I think I would use KB/KT5 as runners. if you think they are too small then go with either a size 5.5 or 6. The size 5 should pass most leader to braid knots without a problem. Just go with what you feel you are comfortable using. Another faster choking option for the reduction train would be KL25H, KL12H, and KL6M to KB/KT 5.5 or 5 runners. Both will work well. If you have never used a KR concept setup before, I think you will be pleasantly surprised how well it performs.
Norm

Terrific. Thanks!