Jake I will most definitely be back to share my opinion if the tackle monkey wins the battle.
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Just purchased a set, looking forward to side by side comparison to the torzite set I bought. Can't imagine I'll justify spending the extra 50 bucks a set for torzites again. We'll soon find out. ????
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How do you feel about your choice 2 yrs later to build on the 701mlf? Mine just got here today and I'm already thinking about getting the 701mhf. Really seems like a great blank.
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I've yet to finish a guide with PG, I have some that I'll be experimenting with though I'm curious as to what people have to say about it, seems that the PG crowd is small but loyal in it's use.
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"spider senses" ???? I hear what you're saying. My curiosity is just driving me nuts, in all reality, if they had the " it factor " people would likely be using them and talking them up at least here and there, as far as their freshwater bass fishing class blanks. We'll see if curiosity wins in the end. I'm just going to continue to hold out for first hand use of them. (Hopefu
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Which is what I'm trying to figure out, is this similar to the fast action blanks I'm used to or is fishing with it just "different" like I've read a lot about point blanks, ppl love them but say there's a learning curve almost. Sounds like century could be the same type deal.
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I use double edge razors and love them.
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The entire range is in question, is 1/32 way overstated, is 3/4 way overstated, are both slightly overstated? Until someone comes and says " I've built on that, here's what I found" I'll remain skeptical. The best way for me to find out is to build one out and see for myself. I've dropped almost 250 on worse things. Even if it turned out to be the standard 1/8-3/8oz that a lot of ML bla
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Those were my thoughts, that the blank would have to err on the side of moderate vs the fast action it claims to have. I do like a moderate action with some of my bottom contact stuff so I just might have to buy one and see for myself just what they're all about.
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Yeah the salt water and brackish crowd out there really speak fondly of them. The whole reason I got curious was I watched a video where a rod builder (black pelican, I believe )was making rods with century blanks for bass. I checked out their website and read about them. They're either extremely good with their marketing jargon or they really are making somewhat of a game changer over at century
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Thanks for your input guys!!
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I've ran into some interesting blanks, the problem is their website offers little more than standard " this blank is so sensitive and powerful etc... I've dug around quite a bit and it doesn't seem like there's much out there particularly for the 7'demon or the 7'3" weapon mag Jr. I'm trying to sample the best of the best if people can vouch that these are worth the money.
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Also, are they durable enough for heavy pads or brush?
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My thoughts on the weight exactly... Will it truly handle a 2 oz top end like they say?
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Hey Aleks, I'd just like to say thanks for getting me squared away, I just ordered some of your woven carbon fiber grips to go on the blank. Excited to get this project under way. Can you comment on the weight of your grips compared to other companies similar offerings other than what's on the website?
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Frog rod? Heavy jigs? Big poppers? What's this thing do well? At 2.1 oz this thing really has my interest. I've been unable to find anything on it other than from the factory or Kyle welchers opinion.
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Man that's good to hear!! I was skeptical (and hopeful) that there was a level of accuracy in it. Hearing that it's relatively accurate has me sold on an rx10 rainshadow next. ????
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I just ordered mine a week ago with the understanding that they say flat out 2-3 weeks but I've heard it can take up to 8 weeks. I haven't received any kind of correspondence regarding my purchase either.
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That's an incredible color
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My searches for information on this particular blank has been very little. I did see a comparison between the sb722 and the sj703 that showed under the same loads they flexed identically to one another. Who knows how accurate it is but if that's the case I've read enough about the sj703 to know that what I got should work very well for what I intend. I'm just asking for personal experience with t
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I found this, which i don't know if it translates to truth but it shows the SJ 703 x-ray and SB 722xray blanks under load they appear identical to me throughout the blank. What do you guys think of this tool? Is it potentially accurate? If so it definitely assists in picking blanks( that they have on file, no point blanks to be found)
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Now I'm second guessing myself. Lol did I totally miss the mark with the sb722 x-ray?
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Interested in finding out people's impressions on techniques purposed for this blank as i bought one and I might just build this rod for what it would truly shine at vs my intended use. Nothing wrong with building more than one right guys?? Lol
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This rod is going to spend a lot of time with 1/8 oz or less jighead with a 3" easy shiner or Ned bait. I went with the 2 power because I'd rather it be on the lighter side of medium. If its way too light then it'll make for an amazing dock shooter. Lol I'll have a rod for everything before you know it.
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Hey thanks! That's a nice looking setup. I like the red accents at the top and bottom of the grip. I'm doing split rear and was planning for some red anodized winding checks similar to what you have going on except the split grip version. And it sounds like I'll be happy with the x-ray blank. ???????? Is the tube between the reel seat a functional necessity or just to dress it up?
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I'd love to see it! As far as the accent thread I was thinking of 2 single silver accents 4 wraps in between, on each of my guides. I think for the sake of this being my first build I'll go with a stronger thread. i appreciate the input! Look forward to seeing your build and do share your thoughts on the vanford. I haven't got to fish mine yet and I think I'm going to attempt to keep it off of a
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I received my guides today, the 722 x-ray blank will be here in 2-3 weeks per NFC. 3.59 grams total guide weight ( not including the kb that's on the way or the tip top). 1.5oz manufacturer spec's blank weight. 6.3 oz Shimano vanford 3000. Now to order the reel seat and the grips. I'm going to wrap it in the same crimson red the vanford sports. She should be pretty easy on the eyes. Lol
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Ok I'll pick up the matching k guide on my next shopping spree. I really appreciate your guys help!!!
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David Baylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > They're higher priced than the X rays, but if > you're going with Torzite guides, price isn't > something you're considering anyhow. lol For what a high end rod costs I'll be able to get all the components AND tools to build something that might be better than the mass production rod I would have bought.
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This rod will be my go-to spinning rod. I'll cast and vertical jig walleyes with it, I'll Ned with it, Shakey head, wacky, it's got big shoes to fill. Lol
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