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Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Keith Langford
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Date: July 06, 2020 07:01PM
So I just recieved my point Blank PB761 MHF that I ordered to make a pitching stick, mostly for 1/4 ounce bullet weights and creature baits and up to 1/2 jigs. i have always used a medium heavy rod for this but this blank seems a little flimsy in the tip. Will it stiffen up with the guides placed on or did I get the wrong blank. Hoping not the latter. Keith Langford Re: Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: July 06, 2020 07:19PM
Guides will soften, not stiffen, the rod. I have no idea what a "medium heavy" rod is and doubt there is any precise definition nor measurement for that term either, so you have to accept the idea that "medium heavy" can envelop a wide range of rod powers. It may simply be different than what you are used to while being perfectly capable of casting the weight range it lists.
I would suggest contact Anglers Resources and asking Jim or Donnie about the issue. They're very knowledgable and likely determine if you got the correct blank or not with just a few questions. ................... Re: Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Lynn Behler
(---.97.252.156.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: July 06, 2020 07:36PM
Unless there's been some kind of mix-up, sounds to me like you ordered the right blank. Re: Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: July 06, 2020 08:01PM
The tip section of the Point blanks, where the casting takes place, are flexible but quickly transition to a powerful butt section. This flexible tips really does allow the rod to effectively load with a wide range of lure weights. You will be quite surprised with the wide lure weight range the PB761MHF will cast, and just how powerful this blank is. The flexible tip and powerful butt is one of the reasons Point Blanks have a unique feel about them, and they never feel tip heavy.
Norm Re: Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(---.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: July 06, 2020 08:35PM
Agree with Norman. Re: Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Keith Langford
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Date: July 06, 2020 09:32PM
Thanks Norman, you want to give me the guide layout for this one, using alps mvt reel seat with rear of seat 10" from end of butt of rod., I am using the 60 120 180 spiral and a RV 6 stripper with 3 KB 5 and the rest KT 5. Re: Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Lynn Behler
(---.97.252.156.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: July 06, 2020 09:49PM
Do a little more reading. No offense, but your questions have been answered and re- answered on the forum. Also in regard to Point Blanks, if they felt the same as blanks we've been used to feeling over the years they wouldn't be Point Blanks. They truly are a step up in my opinion. Re: Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: July 06, 2020 10:12PM
Keith just follow the procedure I gave you in your previous post concerning this blank. So should have no problem, it’s only 3”” longer than your previous rod.
Norm Re: Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: July 07, 2020 09:10AM
Rod blank manufacturers provide a wide variety of information about their product in addition to length and weight. They reveal information such as "lite"," light", "medium", "medium heavy", "heavy", "fast", "smooth", "responsive", "powerful", "tough", "accurate", and "soulful". You could check and see which of these descriptions fit the blank you bought. Re: Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Norman Miller
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Date: July 07, 2020 10:22AM
Phil, Point Blanks also supply objective CCS data, which very few other companies do. Give them credit for that.
Norm Re: Did I get the wrong blank
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
(---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: July 07, 2020 12:12PM
Thanks, Norman. I did not know that. Kudos to Point Blanks. I hope P.B. shames other blank vendors into providing useful information about their blanks instead of the ignorant hype which dominates the advertising of blank and rod vendors. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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