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4 1/2’ - 5’ UL blank
Posted by: David Luttig (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: June 25, 2023 08:11PM

Anyone have a source for a 4 1/2’ to 5’ UL blank, fast action. I have looked and can only find a 5 1/2’. I guess I could cut the blank down but would rather not.
Thanks
Dave

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Re: 4 1/2’ - 5’ UL blank
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---)
Date: June 25, 2023 08:55PM

Cut the blank and you remove the blank's fast action.

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Re: 4 1/2’ - 5’ UL blank
Posted by: David Luttig (---)
Date: June 25, 2023 08:57PM

I know, I’m trying not but I’m having a hard time finding it.

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Re: 4 1/2’ - 5’ UL blank
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---)
Date: June 25, 2023 09:12PM

If you cut a short XF blank you would have a Fast, maybe something like the NFC SB 540-1.

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Re: 4 1/2’ - 5’ UL blank
Posted by: Richard Bowers (---.ptld.qwest.net)
Date: June 28, 2023 11:36AM

American Tackle has a Bushido "Fast" spinning blank (SP53/1-4) that @ 5' 3" is very close. Line rating is 1 to 4 with a lure rating of 1/32 to 1/8. Cutting only 3" from the butt should not significantly affect the actions They also have the Matrix MA-SP5/1-4 that is already 5' with no trimming required, however it is a moderate action. It has the same line and lure specs as the Bushido.

Rich

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Re: 4 1/2’ - 5’ UL blank
Posted by: Michael Danek (192.183.60.---)
Date: June 28, 2023 04:28PM

I used to use short ultra lights. No more. Hard to get any significant casting distance, hard to set a hook. I won't go shorter than 6 1/2 now that I want to enjoy ultra light fishing.

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Re: 4 1/2’ - 5’ UL blank
Posted by: Mud Hole Custom Tackle (---.biz.spectrum.com)
Date: June 28, 2023 05:29PM

MHX S6010 - 5ft UL
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