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Spinning blank suggestion
Posted by:
Cutter Smith
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Date: March 17, 2018 02:04PM
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! Re: Spinning blank suggestion
Posted by:
Robert A. Guist
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Date: March 17, 2018 03:03PM
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. Re: Spinning blank suggestion
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 17, 2018 03:37PM
x10 on the Rainshadow recommondation by Robert.
Excellent choice for this use. Good luck Re: Spinning blank suggestion
Posted by:
David Miller
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Date: March 17, 2018 06:20PM
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. Re: Spinning blank suggestion
Posted by:
Cutter Smith
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Date: March 18, 2018 11:24AM
Our false albie size iistyocally 10-25 lb. I’ll check out the rainshadow blank. Thanks! Re: Spinning blank suggestion
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: March 18, 2018 11:42AM
Would take the Batson rod to the flats also, they work great inshore. Very versatile. Re: Spinning blank suggestion - Runner Guides suggestion now
Posted by:
Cutter Smith
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Date: March 25, 2018 01:38PM
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 Re: Spinning blank suggestion
Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: March 25, 2018 08:19PM
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 Re: Spinning blank suggestion
Posted by:
Cutter Smith
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Date: March 26, 2018 12:48PM
Terrific. Thanks! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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