Any suggestions for a rod blank used on 20' boat. Fishing for 20-40 pound stiped bass. I would like a length of about 6'to 7'. I like some flexibility rather than a heavy stiffness. We tend to go to thinner rods here in Cape Cod, and need to be able to move around. I would also use this rod for Cod found in deep water. I am used to spinning rods, but would like to try to make a bait casting setup. I think I have given most of the requirements I need and any help would be appreciated. One more point! The boats have been using the St.Croix 7'6" spinning rods, and even though they are light seem to do the job. I think they feel somewhat light, yet give the fish a good fight. Thanks.

Here are two possible choices that I have used. For a graphite, I have used the Lamiglas GLB 901M and trimmed the tip to a #9 and then made the overall length 7'. In have used this rod for drifting eels, bottom fishing for seabass and blackfish on inshore reefs with up to 6 oz. sinkers. For a glass rod, I have used the Lamiglas BBT 963M and have built many different rods by altering the tip size. It is a very versitile blank, I have built everything from bottom fishing rods for blackfish, striped bass and cod to trolling rods for bunker spoons and parachute jigs. I'm sure get a lot of other input but this will give you a place to start.
Good luck,
Joe R.

I just bought the G Loomis BB965 GL2 one piece rod blank for fishing on boats (private and party). This is their 8' back bouncing rod that will take 2-8 oz from 17-40 lbs of line. It has a nice midnight blue finish to it. I will be building this rod with the spiral/acid wrap coupled with my Shimano TR200G and 35lb Western Filament Tuf Line. I may just cut a little off the tip to get the ratings higher so I can overcome the fish faster, just in case I'm on a party boat. It sounds great and I am anticipating great things for this rod. If you get his one too, ENJOY!

Happy Holidays to all!!! :-)

Thanks to you and Joe for the information. It is a big help and
I had forgotten about the possibility of a spiral wrap. That
sounds like its worth a try. If there is a particular guide that is better than another, let me know. I have been using the Fuji
high raise guides on my spinning rods, but I suspect that is not
what I should be using for this rod. Happy Holidays!
Sanford

Go to Lamiglas.com
Bob

As for guides - take a look at Fuji BHNLG (hardloy) or HNSG (sic) with matching tips - BULT or UST. The frames and rings are a bit heavier and they sit a little higher than the standard BNLG guide. I use them quite often and really like them. If nothing else they're worth a look.
Joe

Hi Sanford.

Happy Holidays to all.

Seeker CSW658 with 8 guides can handle 8 to 10 oz. With 7 guides maxs out at about 8 oz sinkers. Great tip action and strong mid and butt section. I use it on the reefs, up to 90' water and also for blackfish up to 7 lbs.

Calstar GF 700XL pretty much the same as the Seeker, a little stiffer tip. Great blank. Very sensitive. For heavier lead I would go with GF 700L.

Lamiglas CGBT 841M is extremely sensitive and it is a strong blank. Have used it in deep water for blacks, codfish in 200+ ' water.
Will handle big blues and bass easily.
For lighter loads try the CGBT 841ML.

All these blanks are composites, take abuse and are designed for synthetic line. All the above blanks are excellent and fun to fish with.

Capt Neil