Looking for a blank for my wife for sight casting to reds in the flood tides. Tossing small baits, maybe 5/16 to 3/8 at upper end. She prefers a mod-modfast rod as she needs to feel it load and to keep the fish pinned. No longer than 7’. Something like SJ703?

Thanks!

My SJ rods are all fast, or XF action, soft tips and heavy butts, Rainshadow sells a bazillion SP843 for your purpose, others would be the ML popping blanks in any of the other series from them.

Rainshadow SP843 or for an upgrade the Revelation REVIP70M - That is what I built my wife's rods with for that same purpose

Would the ML have enough backbone? Thinking some of the popping blanks have more than a traditional 3 power.

And unrelated, but I am not letting her choose the thread color on this one…. When you reach the age that a pink flamingo appears in the yard……..

No, the ML is not enough on reds. I like ML blanks for specks but when a red butts in on the action it takes too long to land them.

Thanks. Reason I was asking is she does better at cast at a rods upper limit vs lower limit. Will give the 843 a shot. Does anyone know how this compares to the OLD Falcon Ultimate trout (3 power).

NFC APFG742 or maybe even the 744. I just wrapped the 710, super soft tip, but significant back bone...

Thanks, I have one in the cart for my next order. Was also thinking of trying a Delta as a hard use kayak rod

Have an SP843 on the way.

Additionally any thoughts on general action of crank bait rods vs popping blanks . SP843 vs MA-MB7/8-14 Mag Bass or REVCB70M vs RevIP70M.

Trying to learn the various CCS threads and numbers. Power is apparent, but would numbers do I look at as far as separating out light lure casting vs backbone.

I think my heavy power crankbait blank is a bit more powerful than the popping blank from Rainshadow, actions I think are pretty similar. I like my old All Star 6 ft 9 in. BAST 813-T Tops and Tails blank for sight fishing, others make similar blanks that are still available. I also have a two piece Rogue popping blank that was very close, but they are no longer available either.



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