size 17 spinning is fine, that is what i put on my pb7ml and 73ml. i just ran the mvt reel seat on my builds, no foregrips, just a small butt, reel seat and love the way it came out, i wouldn't add any un-necessary weight to it
Forum: rodboard

I have had a few x-rays and all the PB73's I love the 73 ML Point Blank it makes my favorite custom inshore spinning rod I also have the 73M, but i like the ml better for artificial fishing and ive caught tarpon up to 30lbs on it. if you wanted a popping cork rod do the m but for just artificial do the ml also to me the balance point on the ml is closer to the butt, so you can run
Forum: rodboard

Here is my favorite I have used this in the Atlantic and caught them up to 8-10lbs We chum and drift back chunks, have sharks and goliath so you have to get them into the boat asap i have had no problem getting them in fast and boat flipping to get away from predators in fact i am about to build a duplicate bc i like it so much. Its also a great keys yellowtail rod I went spiral
Forum: rodboard

Tom, Thanks I have the MB874, its a great rod, but i want the extra power of the 885 lots of hydrilla and slop down here, but agree the 874 is a dandy.
Forum: rodboard

I am putting together a pretty much dedicated Frog Rod but also will throw some swimbaits and some pitching and flipping Blank is an MHX FP885 cut down 1 inch Right now i have 4.5 ti torzite for it, but kinda thinking about running kw5's why? just so i dont have issues with bent or broken guides, long term durability thoughts?
Forum: rodboard

I really like the MXH FP885 for 3/4oz and lower its 7'4" then grab the FP936 to 1 to 1.5oz
Forum: rodboard

hmm.... i would say the fp885 its an awesome rod, you can do alot with it. frogs, 3/8 to 3/4oz flipping, also the 130 whopper flopper are what i use mine for the most. i haven't thrown swimbaits or spinnerbaits on mine but really like that rod, very versatile. and rated up to 1.5 oz. the black metallic looks sick too btw
Forum: rodboard

Gary What’s he want to do with the rod ??? I’ve got 874, 873.5 and 885 Each has its place
Forum: rodboard

Point blank 73 or 76 heavy
Forum: rodboard

i have all the 73's but went with a 7ft mh point blank for my topwater rod. plan to throw mostly 1/2 to 3/4oz. 9inch fuji bga full length cork handle great little rod
Forum: rodboard

i would get one and try it out and find out for yourself
Forum: rodboard

I’ve got all the 73’s from PB M and Ml are spinners Mh and H are casting What crankbaits do you want to throw ? I think the Mh would work for lipless. Especially if ripping through grass. I love PB’s but generally not what I think about when throwing crankbaits and haven’t used them for such
Forum: rodboard

i kinda struggled with this at first them listed to Jim and i go out and cast alot i use this to mock up the guides then i go out and just cast for a few days and move the guide up and down ive built a few 73's my last 2 were point blanks a mh and heavy, i want to say after a good bit of casting that the heavy ended up being about an inch closer to the reel, but all are usually aroun
Forum: rodboard

I’ve got a handful of the steez ags rods Been fishing them about a year no issues yet
Forum: rodboard

NFC just announced soMe
Forum: rodboard

i would think for sure a 20 will work, i just put a saltiga 10k on a rod with a dps-20 on it last night, and i think thats a similar sized reel, a touch lighter put a 6000 shimano on another rod with a dps 18 as well and both fit perfect size 22 is rather large, ive never held a cabo 60 hopefully that provides some perspective
Forum: rodboard

i ordered 2 of the neo blanks back a while back, i was surprised with how fast i got them. i feel like it was only a few weeks. Packaging was also improved, happy with the blanks
Forum: rodboard

I prefer point blank over nfc Had a bunch The 73 ml is money
Forum: rodboard

I would take a look at these... I have 2 of the blanks and really like them, in the process of getting them built now just waiting on guides. seems like a great compromise of strength and sensitivity
Forum: rodboard

I would probably say the 7ft ML I have it and the 73 ML and 73m, i feel the 7ft is a better bottom contact type rod, the 73ml is more parabolic i like it for jerkbaits
Forum: rodboard

Something else to consider I have 2 of these I’m building up now for the same purpose I also have a pair of MHX 844’s Great rods but these Neo have a softer tip and more backbone
Forum: rodboard

Hey Little off subject But how do you like the blank? Is it powerful ? Would it make a good medium duty saltwater spinning rod ???
Forum: rodboard

Tom I ordered a 6’9” Point Blank MH Similar purpose Fishing docks and tighter/ narrow creeks inshore Hopefully it shows up next week So far I’ve been very Impressed with the feel and balance of my other 2 PB
Forum: rodboard

Blackhole 73mh charter special is a great Rod I’ve enjoyed fishing Pairs well with 6k spinner Would be good for Cobia Rod geeks xc734 might be better for redsnapper
Forum: rodboard

Right on Billy I’m the other side of the state but appreciate the invite. And really like these XC blanks
Forum: rodboard

I’m finishing up the XC 804 and 805 builds now Just need to wrap guides. I’ve fished my 734 so I feel they have the power but no on the water experience with either I’m running Penn Slammer 3’s, 7500 on the 805 and 6500 on the 804 I’m going 65lb and 80lb mazcuatro PP on mine. Alright so I put and I don’t remember now how much but I think a 1.25oz tungsten flipping weight in the bu
Forum: rodboard

i have a few of the rodgeeks XC's i built mine for saltwater but don't see why they wouldn't work for your friend. i have both the 731 and 732 i would probably lean more towards the 731 or 732, to me there is a significant difference in power between the 2. the 732 is alot more powerful. I also find the 731 to be more moderate and have a soft tip, so i would probably cut off the tip of t
Forum: rodboard

I started fishing chatterbaits on my mhx cb845, it worked just fine. then decided to build a more dedicated chatterbait set up. i did reference the info Brett Hite has shared on chatterbait fishing so that lead me in the direction of a more moderate to mod fast blank so i started messing around with the cb906 blank i have built 2 so far. one is 7'3" the other around 7'4"
Forum: rodboard

Herb. Ha ha. It’s the most powerful rod I’ve built or owned in hindsight maybe not the best title. I have some tarpon trips up coming so it’s time to get serious about it.
Forum: rodboard

interesting I have both the mb and sj 736 x-ray blanks i found the mb to be under powered and not exactly what i was looking for. but i received by sj736 last week and i am very impressed, its very close in power and action to the nrx 873. In no way is it a heavy.
Forum: rodboard