I'll be using 10 lb mono on this one. I'm already planning the next build and was thinking about going KR on that one.
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If gave that impression with my last post sorry. Yes this is a spinning rod and no the line doesn't touch the blank. I read the anglersresource link and understand much better now.
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Ok, thanks Tom. Another question. When I static test for stress distribution how much "deflection" is acceptable. For example if the line is say a 1/4 inch from the blank under no load and under load it is 3/8 is that reasonable.
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I'm building a 6'6" spinning rod using fuji blyag/blag guides and the 27x method. The reel is a daiwa bg 2500. My calculation shows that the choke guide should be 50.97 inches from the spool lip. That only leaves 15 1/2" to the tip. If I use 3 runners the last will be somewhere around 2 1/2- 3" from the tip. But 2 runners doesn't seem like enough. I'm looking for some advise from y
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I fish from a kayak alot so I usually only carry one or two rods at a time. Therefore, I ended up using it as an all purpose rod alot of times. However, my favorite use for it was throwing soft plastics, especially weightless senkos which I seem to fish often.
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Thanks Joe. I was looking again at their lineup and saw the REVS68ML. It does seem to spec out as the most similar. Have you used that blank? I always thought the isj782 was pretty powerful in the butt section. Just looking for a little first hand experience.
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Thanks Tom. I just sent them an email so I'll see what they have to say.
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Hi. I built one rod when I was 18 about 10 years ago and decided to get back into it. The blank i used was a rainshadow ISJ782 and last week that rod had an accident and is now in three pieces. So I'll be replacing that rod as my re-entry into building. I see that blank is no longer available and wondered if any of you have built on that blank and maybe have an idea for a similar blank.
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