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Spinning rod out of a fly blank
Posted by: Glenn McMurrian (---.csby.or.frontiernet.net)
Date: November 01, 2019 04:18PM

Any recommendation on a good fly blank to make a spinning rod out of it needs to be 7 foot and have the correct power and rating to cast 1/8 oz and lighter baits.

Glenn McMurrian

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Re: Spinning rod out of a fly blank
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.97.252.156.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: November 01, 2019 04:56PM

Read the post 9 down from yours.

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Re: Spinning rod out of a fly blank
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---)
Date: November 01, 2019 08:21PM

There are ultralight blanks with that characteristic that will cast better.

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Re: Spinning rod out of a fly blank
Posted by: Alex Weissman (---)
Date: November 02, 2019 09:55AM

For what it's worth, years ago I put a spinning reel on a fly rod with 1 or 2 lb test line for a crappie rod. There was no feel and I had to watch the line for a bite. As Spencer said, you can buy ultralight blanks that cast much better and feel the bite.

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Re: Spinning rod out of a fly blank
Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.mid.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: November 03, 2019 08:27AM

If you want something to toss those light 1/8 oz. or lighter lures,
with a softer, more moderate action, a 2 or 3 weight fly blank is what I would use.
If you like a more moderate action, it will be fun.
If you want something a little faster with more backbone, than something in a 7' UL spin blank.

Here is a link to Batson "Immortal" series;
[www.schneidersrods.com]
There are similar choices in lower priced RX7 (Revelation), and RX6 (Forecast).
Hope this helps,

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

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Re: Spinning rod out of a fly blank
Posted by: Tony Boschi (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: November 05, 2019 12:06PM

Another great choice for you may be this blank from Mudhole. Its got all the ratings you are looking for and the price is real hard to beat. I have been using these blanks for a long time and they come in a variety of colors ....

[www.mudhole.com]

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