Does anyone have any first hand experience with this blank? It is rated 2-10 oz. I am wondering what the sweet spot is and how it handlers lure in the 2-4oz range. I am looking for max distance in that weight range. Mexico surf fishing for Roosters, Jacks, Cubera, etc. Is this 1207 an acceptable lure rod or is it really designed more for weight and bait? I am primarily lures but the extra weight capability just adds more versatility, if in fact this blank will also excel at lures in the my target range. I would like to try this sexy blank, as long as its not dead in the water for my intended uses.

I already have a NFC 1167-2 that is rated 2-8 oz. It works well in the 3-4 oz range.

I have no experience with the other 1167's that are rated 3/4 - 3 and 1-3 oz. so not sure if they would be suitable options also, but seem a little light.

Just wondering how these blanks compare, as the 1207 is on sale now considerably less than the 1167-2.

Don't have the blank but did research around the internet on it's legit weight capacity and everything I've read is it's nowhere remotely close to being able to handle it's upper weight range . Read that it's a 2-5 blank tops .

As I said , it's just what I read on the net by people who have built on that blank , I can neither confirm or deny with certainty .

I'd look towards a Carolina Castpro, the weight alone on the NFC blanks doesn't seem to jive with lure fishing. I do now that they are popular with plunkers on the west coast though. Personally I like CCP, you can call and talk to the owner who designed, fishes and Personally tests the blanks (including overload testing). He also happens to be a champion level distance caster. Lami used to be the go to, but their prices have skyrocketed and their supply on GSB blanks are slim. There are a few sponsors on this board that make great blanks as well.