St lawrence river dropshot build

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Posted by: Warren Waldron Jr (---.dyn.optonline.net)

Date: January 30, 2024 11:06AM

Let me start with saying thank to all of the rodbuilding Gurus that Participate.

Just to fill you in, I'm a new member, but I've followed for many years.
I've been building rods for 8 years.
My latest build will be 1 of many dropshot spinning rods, mostly nfc.

I'm currently looking at Phenix k2 blanks, the rod I will be trying to match is the nrx872s jwr. I currently have a nrx852s jwr with my measurements of a ERN of 20.4. As everyone who has this rod, knows the tip action is vary soft.
Do anyone have ern measurements on k2 blanks?
How are the tip action/ speed?
I'm aware that the m,mh destination of Phoenix is a bit on the heavy side, meaning they are lighter powered.
I was leaning towards the tx764mh casting version.
I will be fishing the 1000islands for 5lb average smallmouth, dropshot mostly pitching or throwing to 80' on forward sonar.
Using 1/2oz or heavier weights. Current yes, but I will also be running out to the lake.
Any comments on Phoenix blanks please inform me.
And yes I have many NFC ds builds.
Thank you Warren

Yes I can just go purchase a nrx872,np, that's not our thing????
Warren

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