Hi,
I am looking at some blanks for a 6'spinning rod, using .008 dia. mono (sometimes 8-3 fireline) using 3/16 oz. (mostly) lures for mainly smallmouth bass (under 17" mostly) in creeks. I am looking at the following blanks.
Batson REVS59L-SB 4-10 lb., 1/16-1/4 oz.
Batson IMMWS62L-TC 4-10lb., 1/16-14 oz.
Batson SP721-2CG 2-6lb., 1/16-1/4 oz.
NEPS72-LM-2-MHX 2-6lb., 1/8-3/8 oz.
Has anyone here used any of these or a similar NFC blank?? Any thoughts (ease of casting 3/16oz., protecting 4lb. mono, etc.) on these blanks for the fishing described above?
Thanks

NFC SB5100-1, their version of the great G Loomis' SJR700 rod, I love mine with 4 - 6 lb. line on smallmouth your size, it is also an excellent deep water crappie rod among many other things, very versatile.

Thanks Spencer,
I appreciate the on the water experience of the SB5100-1 for the smallmouth and deep water crappie. I get to fish spring crappies (10' or less) and the ability to use this blank without tearing their paper mouths is good to know.

Gary,
All of these blanks will work fine for the purpose.

For myself, I use similar blanks for this purpose - but use a longer 6'6" blank for more casting distance.

Take care

Roger,
I was kind of thinking that might be the case. I appreciate the advise.

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Take care

Hi Roger,
I also appreciate the advice!!