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deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Todd Redman
(---.vicmesh.com.au)
Date: June 11, 2018 09:28PM
Hi all,
Looking to build a new crankbait stick for throwing the likes of DD22s, up to 1oz baits - any suggestions? Details: - distance more important than accuracy - will be running braid (likely 20lb but don't get hung up on this) - heaps of bottom contact (rock and timber) - max 7'6" preferred - NOT 100% glass - serious implosion feeders (Aust Murray Cod) Am thinking along the lines of Phenix, St Croix or even MHX - though open to anything (that I can get hold of !) While I'm at it, looking for the same but for deep 1/2 oz baits (occasionally 3/8 and 5/8) and 10lb braid. Thanks very much, Todd, Australia Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/12/2018 12:23AM by Todd Redman. Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: June 11, 2018 11:20PM
One of the "judge" crank bait blanks from Batson will fill the bill very nicely.
These are exceptional blanks. [www.rainshadowrodblanks.com] Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Todd Redman
(1.136.109.---)
Date: June 12, 2018 12:21AM
Thanks Roger
I’ll see how easy I can get hold of them. Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Bruce Phillips
(---.sub-174-234-141.myvzw.com)
Date: June 12, 2018 12:28AM
Here's the MHX blanks i ordered from mudhole, was a 8 foot 10-20 pound test line for crankbaits, i haven't used it on deep divers yet but have used it on medium divers and it seems ok. I built it as a spiral wrap.
[www.mudhole.com] Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Todd Redman
(---.static.tpgi.com.au)
Date: June 12, 2018 07:45AM
Thanks Bruce
If I go with MHX I think the 7’6” in the same spec will be my choice Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Capt. Craig Freeman
(---.hampton.k12.va.us)
Date: June 12, 2018 08:19AM
I'm partial to the American Tackle CB728-15 or CB7210-20 for those applications. The CB72 8-15 is excellent for the lighter crank baits. I use 10lb braid on a 200 Shimano curado with these blanks regularly, and absolutely love the casting distance I get with the lighter baits. Capt. Craig Freeman Grading Scales Sportfishing and Back River Rods Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Thomas Kaufmann
(107.77.83.---)
Date: June 12, 2018 09:03AM
Roger it’s good to hear positive reviews on the judge, I have been interested in them for a while but you don’t hear much about them. I will toss in a recommendation on the revaluation revcb76h-sb. Tailor made for the baits you are looking to use but I’ve never gone after Murray cod so I cannot speak to that aspect.
Tom Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
herb canter
(70.40.98.---)
Date: June 12, 2018 01:29PM
Thomas i believe you posted about wanting somebody with first hand experience with the Judge blanks and i was also interested , Roger didn't comment in that thread , maybe he recently picked one up or maybe he's just going on Batson's reputation . If he has experience fishing the Judge i as you would love to hear about it. Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Thomas Kaufmann
(107.77.83.---)
Date: June 12, 2018 10:00PM
Herb indeed I do have a post regarding the judge. I was anxious to read Rogers thoughts on them after seeing him post here. Maybe he missed the post or somehow I upset him and he chose not to comment. Hope that’s not the case and if so I am sorry it happened. Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
herb canter
(70.40.98.---)
Date: June 13, 2018 12:22AM
Thomas Kaufmann Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Herb indeed I do have a post regarding the judge. > I was anxious to read Rogers thoughts on them > after seeing him post here. Maybe he missed the > post or somehow I upset him and he chose not to > comment. Hope that’s not the case and if so I am > sorry it happened. Never assume the worst when a feeling first pop's into your head , in the overwhelming majority of cases it's much simpler and easily explainable . My guess as to why he didn't comment in your original thread is that he doesn't yet own a Judge but going on Batson's rep it's a solid recommendation so he threw it out there for Todd to consider . Can't deny it's a great looking and feeling blank and may fit what Todd is looking for . If he does own a Judge than you're right he's really @#$%& ( Kidding) . Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Todd Redman
(---.static.tpgi.com.au)
Date: June 13, 2018 09:30AM
Thanks Tom - I’m also considering the Revalation in 7’6”- do you feel the H is a better option than the MH for baits in the 3/4oz to 1oz range?
By the sound of things The Judge would be a great option (especially with a glass tip on big strikes), but I get the feeling the Revalation will have it easily covered in the distance - and sensitivity- department. Either way I still need to find a way to get hold of them - being down under n all. Thanks again everyone for your kind advice. Todd. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/13/2018 09:36AM by Todd Redman. Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
James Taylor
(---.wavecable.com)
Date: June 13, 2018 11:01AM
Hi Todd,
The Revelation will work great for you. The Judge is awesome but does have a higher price tag of course. For Australia check with these guys, they have accounts with us (Batson): ACM Custom Rods - [www.acmcustomrods.com.au] BJS Custom Rods - [www.facebook.com] Ultimate Rods - [www.ultimaterods.com.au] Todd Redman Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks Tom - I’m also considering the Revalation > in 7’6”- do you feel the H is a better option > than the MH for baits in the 3/4oz to 1oz range? > By the sound of things The Judge would be a great > option (especially with a glass tip on big > strikes), but I get the feeling the Revalation > will have it easily covered in the distance - and > sensitivity- department. > Either way I still need to find a way to get hold > of them - being down under n all. > Thanks again everyone for your kind advice. > Todd. James Taylor Batson Enterprises BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Thomas Kaufmann
(107.77.83.---)
Date: June 13, 2018 06:45PM
Todd in the case of the heavier lure I definitely prefer the h over the mh. Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Todd Redman
(---.vicmesh.com.au)
Date: June 14, 2018 07:22PM
Thanks everyone
With all your excellent suggestions, and that I have researched myself into a stupor, I think I will be drawing a whole bunch of names out of a hat ! Todd. Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: June 15, 2018 11:18AM
Todd,
Right on. The reason that you feel the way that you are feeling, is that there are many different blanks and blank manufacturers that provide a very nice blank for your purpose. I suggest that first you suggest selecting a brand that you wish to work with. Then, use the blank in that brand that meets your needs for a particular build and go to the shop and build the rod. Good luck Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
Todd Redman
(---.static.tpgi.com.au)
Date: June 15, 2018 11:36PM
I totally agree Roger.
A significant hurdle living in Australia (read painfully small market) is that there is in effect not a single shop in the whole country that stocks one of these blanks, let alone all three of my shortlist (Rainshadow, MHX, Bushido - going with 100% graphite for sensitivity). I will end up with a nice stick whichever way I go, but you can appreciate my dilemma - particularly as I’m fussy with my rods. Thanks again everyone for your contribution on this fantastic forum - a great resource for people who have little access to any material without spending $$$ Cheers , Todd. Re: deep crankbait blank
Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: June 16, 2018 12:13AM
Todd,
Read and understood!! I grew up in the western US - which had a similar issue. i.e. sparse population and sparse resources. Of course with the advent of the NET that has changed. But, that was not the case when I grew up. i.e. we just had to make do!! Good luck Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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