I've run several searches, and can't seem to find any results. Have a request for quote for a rod suitable for the A-Rig. Casting rod, 7'6", heavy or extra-heavy power, fast action, spiral wrapped, split grip are the customer's ideas. Will be saddled with a Shimano Conquest, spooled with 65lb braid. The rigs he uses in in the 2 to 2.5oz range.

My owns thoughts are a mod-fast action blank would be a better choice.

I don't use an A-rig. Not legal in Illinois. So, I have no experience fishing a chandelier.

Appreciate any comments from folks who do fish these things, and build rods for them.

Thanks

next thing you know they wiil be fishing cherry bombs tied to the hook.lol.. the fish comes in already gutted and scaled..lol.

you could use a muskie blank this is from rod geeks fits you customers spec Musky Rod Series - MKY76HF

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The SWB956-Blend-MHX blank is longer than your request, but can be cut down from the butt end by 3 to 4 inches. Even though it was designed for swim baits, it is perfect for A-Rigs. I will assure you that a mod-fast rod is way better for casting and retrieving the A-Rig, than a fast tip rod. To cast a A-Rig, it needs to be more of a lob type cast. Here is a link to the rod blank - [www.mudhole.com] -- Thank You

Bob McKamey
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
bobm@mudhole.com

Gary,
You need a really stiff rod blank to fish an alabama rig. The empty - non fish on the hook - rig pulls with a force of what seems to be 50 lbs. So, you do need a hefty rod with a pretty stiff tip to handle the total lure and weight - especially if you happen to hook up to 6 - 10 lb bass all at the same time - which could happen.

Good luck

Gary
Here is a thread from 2011 which has a lot of info that may help

Hello Steve.

Loose your thread again?
Keep doing that and your pants will fall down.

Gary go to search type in Alabama Rig Rod and change dates to ALL and you can find a few threads.


Stay Out of Trouble Steve & good Luck Gary.


Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.

Bob,

New Bern, NC.

here is thread sorry forgot to paste it to post
[rodbuilding.org]


Thank you Robert

Gary,

Think swimbait of similar weight and you'll get good results

POINT Blank PB761XXHMF was designed as an A-rig blank

From our RainShadow lineup the Immortal IMMC76XH would be the one: [www.rainshadowrodblanks.com]

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

Hello Steve.

No problem!


Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.

Bob,

New Bern, NC.

i guess it,s ok to snag fish as long as there is one hook in his mouth..it,s like fishing with a rapala , the belly hook has the mouth and the tail hook has the eyeball..tough luck for the fish i guess..