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Casting blank for snook
Posted by: David Janes (---)
Date: November 17, 2019 12:33PM

I want to build a casting rod that can throw smaller jerk baits and crank baits for river snook. Lures weighing 1/4oz and 12lb braid. I’m thinking of probably using a bass rod blank since everything I see for inshore is already a little to heavy for such light lures or lacks a fast action. Also probably in the 7’ range. Any thoughts on blanks would be appreciated.
Thanks

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Re: Casting blank for snook
Posted by: Shawn Gill (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: November 17, 2019 06:45PM

Take a look at Rainshadow SP842. Great Blank.

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Re: Casting blank for snook
Posted by: Bob McKamey (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: November 18, 2019 08:52AM

David - Here are a couple of MHX Rod Blanks that will get the job done [www.mudhole.com] or [www.mudhole.com] Thank You

Bob McKamey
Mud Hole Custom Tackle
bobm@mudhole.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/18/2019 08:53AM by Bob McKamey.

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Re: Casting blank for snook
Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.mid.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: November 18, 2019 09:32AM

And if you want something a little faster, look at SB841.
Here is a link;
[www.schneidersrods.com]

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: Casting blank for snook
Posted by: Michael Danek (---.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: November 18, 2019 02:53PM

I would think the SB841 would work great because it has a very light tip that will cast light lures, but a very stiff butt which comes into play quickly and would allow control of such powerful fish. I built one as a spin for bonefish on light jigs. I've used it for SMB and it works very well even on the big ones.

If you change your mind on pound test, it can take a much heavier line.

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Re: Casting blank for snook
Posted by: Tony Boschi (---.se.biz.rr.com)
Date: November 18, 2019 02:58PM

I've been using the heck out of these with nary a complaint! Can't beat the price either.

Mudhole "Color Series" [www.mudhole.com]

Tony Boschi
Banana River Rods
Merritt Island, Florida
321~525~1063

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