I’ve been doing a little searching on the website here for more info on the two heavier versions of the apfg blanks. I haven’t found much on the All Purpose Fast Glass APFG787-1 or the APFG 786-1. Has anyone built on these blanks specifically for heavy crank rods. I have found a few other blanks I like for your 8-10xd type of rods but I’m interested in these two and just wanted to get some input on them.

Thanks guys

If you like glass blanks at all, the APFG is a terrific blank in my book. I have the 744, 745, and 786. For a glass blank, they are light, have a fast action, and what I call a "buttery bend" when they load up - that glass feel.

My CCS #'s are usually a bit lower than the average:

APFG 786-1 IP= 637.5
AA = 75
ERN = 21.15

The 786 fishes a variety of deep cranks well - up to a DT20 size. I'd say any crank up to 1 oz.

Price per value is very high, IME.

What is the difference between their fast glass, and that next gen honey gold blank that is in the freshwater section?

I've built two 787's and a 745, and I typically use the 787's for alabama rigs or small swimbaits. Knowing how the 787 and the 745 is, I think I'd go with the 786 for heavy cranks vs the 787 persronally.

Looks like power and action may be different, materials the same. Since the honey glass is in the freshwater section, I would take my lead from other blanks in the section.