Two great blanks that come to mind - For a 7' blank, the MB843-MHX and for the 7'-3" blank, the MB873-MHX. Not only are they good for the size spinnerbait you have mentioned, both are a very versatile blank that you can use for many other types of applications for bass fishing. You will get a lot more usage out of the rod, other than just a spinnerbait. We also off both those models
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Dick -- Versablend is a size A thread. Lorenzo -- I really do not suggest using the thread as a wrap. If you were to use it as a wrap, I would not wrap it on a rod that was going to se any heavy duty usage.
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Hello Greg -- Actually in the Mud Hole Value E-Glass blanks, there are only two pink models -- SPSWB7L-Pink rated 10 to 15 pound test line and SPSWB7M-Pink rated 15 to 25 pound test. The SPSWB7M is more along the line of what you would want to use, in the Pink E-Glass blanks. Thank You for your interest in our products.
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A Huge Thank You to all of you!! We Appreciate Your Business and strive to offer top notch service that our customers deserve.
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Rich has offered a very good suggestion, as for leaving message in the comment section at the end of your order when ordering from Mud Hole Custom Tackle. If ordering via phone, you can provide your info to one of our sales reps and it will be typed on the order to have parts fitted to a particualr blank. We aim to please!!
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Ryan -- Don't sweat these type issues. As Mike stated, if you order the St. Croix blank from us at Mud Hole Custom Tackle, we will fit the aluminum check for you. Just part of the level of customer service offered here.
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Brian -- I understand that going thru the process of selecting blanks can be quite difficult. If you would like, give me a call at Mud Hole Custom Tackle and I will gladly help assist you. You can reach me at -- 866-790-7637 and my direct extension is 114. If I happen to be on another call and it goes to my voice mail, just leave a message with your phone number and I will get back with you.
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If that is Dave Mayer from up in Minnesota that is going to present, he can hand write and sign a rod as good as anyone that I have ever seen. I hate to blow the whistle, but if you can gt him to show off his technique, he is the man!!
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Hello Joe -- The Pro Wrap Metallic color # 9140 - Goldust is close.
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Casey -- We do not recomend you cutting the tips of those blanks. I would suggest going with the heavier powered blank instead of cutting the lighter one. As a note, it would void the warranty of the blank by modifying it. Thank You for your interest in the product line of MHX rod blanks. Bill Ballou has also provided a couple of good suggestions in blank models.
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We at Mud Hole Custom Tackle have been carrying the REC Recoil - RSPG guides in sizes 4, 4.5 & 5 for some time now, if that is what you are speaking of?
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Lorenzo -- Thank You for getting back with me on the usage. The HM-MB873 is a very versatile rod blank. The Hm-MB874 MHX would be a very good choice for your next build. Again, thanks for the fantastic feed back and being a supporter of the MHX line of rod blanks. Matthew -- Thank You and we appreciate your continued support.
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Lorenzo -- Glad to hear you really like your new Hi-Mod MHX rod. Just curious, which blank and what type lures did you use on the rod? Thank You for the feed back about the HM-MHX. We learn from the feed back our customers provide us. We appreciate you!!
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Standard MHX blanks are a matte slate grey finish, with the exception of the Lt Saltwater series and they have a clear gloss finish over the grey. Our Hi-Mod MHX blanks have a "naked" graphite finish.
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We would never keep the announcement of their arrival from you!!
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They are in the works, but still going to be a little longer before they are released.
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Alex has provided very good advice. You do need to decide what size Senko will be used and pound test line to be used. A Senko is a very versatile biat to use and so many different techniques of fishing it. The can be fished weightless or used with a weight system. You can fish them Wacky style, Texas rigged, Carolina rigged, Drop Shot rigged, on a Shakey Head rig, etc. and on and on. A Spin
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Adam -- Let me try to explain the shipping procedure. Those Interantional orders are shipped by Fed Ex Inernational Air. Those shipments move very quickly. It is amazing sometime how fast they do arrive on the other side of the world. In your case, your order goes via Fed Ex Ground, unless you specify and select Fed Ex Air. Fed Ex Ground generally takes 7 to 10 days from our location in Flor
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Each and every class follows the same format. Visiting the facility is a very good idea. You will never regret taking the extra time to see the very impressive amount of inventory and selection of rod building supplies that is in this building.
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Permagloss is a great product for certain applications, but I would not suggest using it on the Skinz. The usual thread finish, such as Pro Kote, Flex Coat, U-40 Duragloss, Classic, Threadmaster, etc.
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We've been building the HS9000 MHX, which is 7'-6" & the HS9600 MHX, which is 8' for the application you have mentioned. Those are 1 pc. blanks and if you want 2 pc., go with the HS9900-2 MHX. Gary Gillette here at Mud Hole has been using these blanks built as fly rods and catching largemouth bass, juvenille tarpon and redfish. I have cast them and they are rockets.
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Hello Lucas -- Not sure by the wording of you original message, of whether you ordered the handle kit or your friend did? I did look at our system and saw where you ordered a MHSK-20 kit back in April. If we are talking about the same rod building kit, the MHSK-20 has a HKS-3 handle kit. If that is what we a speaking of, the recessed tenon on the grip is for the butt cap to fit on and the f
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You indicated as 2 pc or 3 pc. - 5-1/2' St. Croix model 2S56ULF2, it is a 2 pc. U.L. 5-1/2' blank
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Probably another 90 days out on those.
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23 MHX surf moels in the works.
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Tom -- It just happens that we have 5 to 6 shorter Spin Jig and Spinning models in the works. They will be another 90 days or so out yet.
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Rick -- The MB844-2 MHX may be one to consider.
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More fly models will be added later. We appreciate the interest in our MHX product line.
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David -- We do have the Birch Bark in stock, but not on the site yet. You can call your order in to us and the item code is -- Birch Bark -- Ph - 866-790-7637 -- Thanks -- Bob McK
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The Lamiglas Spin Jig blank is lighter overall, in the tip and butt than the SJ781 MHX. Thus the reason Gary Gillett suggested the DS820 or DS821.
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