SPONSORS
2024 ICRBE EXPO |
Rod Blank Advice
Posted by:
Paul Wray
(138.162.8.---)
Date: July 23, 2018 12:24PM
I am wanting to build a Heavy Duty saltwater jigging rod. I currently have a Shimano Trevalla TFC-58-XXH, 50-200lbs, that I love. I have read up on this forum and others, that the Shimano rod rating is a little exaggerated, and that rod blank manufactures, tend to be more conservative. Well, I love these Trevala rods, so I want something similar in performance or better. I pair the rod with Shimano Torsa 20s, Trinidads, and Talicas. I tend to bottom fish with this setup, using either 80 or 100lb braid. I also use vertical jigs. Due to the short blank, I get better leverage on the fish, than a longer rod. I love the Trevalla because of its light weight, short length, small diameter blank, and overall strength.
What would be a good rod blank to do my first build on. What weight class rod blank, correctly lines up with the Trevalla 50-200lb class rods? Am I looking for a 50-80 class rod or something bigger? I don't have a blank Manu factor preference, as I have never built a rod before. Some options I have seen are Seeker, Cousins, Phenix, any other brands to look at? Thanks in advance to everyone for the advice. Re: Rod Blank Advice
Posted by:
James Taylor
(---.wavecable.com)
Date: July 23, 2018 02:04PM
From Rainshadow lineup we'd recommend the RCKJB508-500 which is for 50-100lb though if you want to go heavier go with the RCKJB508-600 80-130lb. See the specs here: [www.rainshadowrodblanks.com] James Taylor Batson Enterprises BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com Re: Rod Blank Advice
Posted by:
Don @ American Tackle
(---.biz.bhn.net)
Date: July 23, 2018 03:10PM
Take a close look at the American Tackle ATX VJ line.... the AXVJ6060-325 is almost a dead ringer for that rod. I just built a set for a boat, cut to 5-8 .... they LOVE them more than the shimanos _______________________________ God Bless, Don Morse 800-516-1750 ext. 1207 / don@americantackle.us Rod Building..... It's What We Do. Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 07/23/2018 03:17PM by Don @ American Tackle. Re: Rod Blank Advice
Posted by:
Paul Wray
(---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: July 23, 2018 05:25PM
Which end did you cut? What guides, reel seat did you use? Re: Rod Blank Advice
Posted by:
Don @ American Tackle
(---.biz.bhn.net)
Date: July 23, 2018 05:37PM
Cut from the butt.... I used AT Virtus heavy guides on them and AT Posi-Lock seats. _______________________________ God Bless, Don Morse 800-516-1750 ext. 1207 / don@americantackle.us Rod Building..... It's What We Do. Re: Rod Blank Advice
Posted by:
Capt. Craig Freeman
(---.nrflva.fios.verizon.net)
Date: July 23, 2018 09:22PM
I use the AXVJ's from American Tackle. I drop in 300-600 ft. Have a Talica 16II. Those blanks are awesome. Times 2 on the Virtus Heavy! Capt. Craig Freeman Grading Scales Sportfishing and Back River Rods Re: Rod Blank Advice
Posted by:
Don @ American Tackle
(---.biz.bhn.net)
Date: July 24, 2018 04:09PM
Here you go Paul
[www.rodbuilding.org] [www.rodbuilding.org] _______________________________ God Bless, Don Morse 800-516-1750 ext. 1207 / don@americantackle.us Rod Building..... It's What We Do. Re: Rod Blank Advice
Posted by:
Paul Wray
(---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: July 24, 2018 08:33PM
Don @ American Tackle Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Here you go Paul > > > [www.rodbuilding.org] > ?photo=20818&cat=500 > > [www.rodbuilding.org] > /photo/20817/title/27657984-1999270596998624-78404 > 37068743668695-n/cat/500 Wow, those look awesome. Very nice job. I like the grips also. Is that an American Tackle product also? Re: Rod Blank Advice
Posted by:
Scott Lamb
(---.tyrccmtk01.res.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: July 24, 2018 09:57PM
I am an United Composites fan. The United Composites CXJ 603 is a fantastic blank that I would rate 60-80 pound and has great tip action for 6-8 ounce jigs. UC rates it as a 300-500gm jigging blank, but I like 6-8 ounce much better for this blank (180-240 gram). I pair it with an old Ocea Jigger 4000P and Penn Torque LD40N 2sp. Works great with AT Titanium Turbo guides! Jigging master makes good blanks too. Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/25/2018 09:49PM by Scott Lamb. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
|