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Spencer, first off, wish you well with your recovery. hang in there. if ya do have an extra LC862 I'd be interested for sure. Maybe whippy wasnt the best description. i.just know some of the dropshot blanks I ve handle have too soft of a tip for what I like for working certain baits. But the are designed that way for a reason, right tool for the job/bait kinda thing.
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great info guys thank you. really never handle any walleye specific blanks but on paper they seem to line up with what we use for smallies ....the soft tips may steer me in another direction tho. I have 2 immortal spinning blanks to build up (a M and ML, both 6'8") hoping these will fit in for what I'm looking for but was exploring back up ideas just in case. thx Matt
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Spencer thanks for the informative reply. it's been a struggle to find info on these blanks, I may have even posted on these awhile back with very little feedback. seems no one is using them lol. alittle more digging and I found the LW68M factory rod is described as being a good drop shot/light crank blank with a light sensitive tip, which to me sounds like it may have a soft whippy tip
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I'm thinking T designation is for trolling? found some info on the discontinued factory built rods that shows them as mod fast not fast. lami site says fast. Also one source says im7 graphite, hows that compare to say the old xmg 50 graphite. loved the old xmg 50s but only have a couple left thx Matt
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good morning, anyone have any feedback/reviews on the lami walleye blanks. specifically the forrest green LW 801 M , 6'8" , 3/16-5/8 6-12 lb.. and possibly the LW 841 MT (not sure what the T designation is for.) description says walleye jigging rods, fast action sensitive tip. The line and lure weights are right inline with what I usually look for in small jighead/pla
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HaHa. I didnt think to read the description eitherLOL
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Just looked and the fenwick has the seaguide xss with the DLN hood option.
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Both look very similar to seaguide's offerings. Check them out from the list to the left. Matt
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Looks great!! I like it, may have to try that on one of my upcoming builds Thx
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Thx Spencer Yeah the catalog price seemed high. I havent seen them in any of the shops around here yet but ill keep an eye out to give them a shake. Thx Matt
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Thx is x11 one of there graphites or is that just the finished rods? According to the lami catalog the finished walleye rods have an msrp of $500. All the x11 rods are more budget minded. Seems like a big gap for rods built on same type of graphite blank ? TIA Matt
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Hello to all Just came across these in the new mudhole catalog. Anyone able to handle one of these rods yet. Any info on these would be great, graphite used etc. the LW801M in particular. TIA Matt
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Just want to say thx to alex/hydra for excellent CS. A++ Matt
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Or anyone else who may have info on these. Are these still being released. A google search comes up with some info from kigan and a couple tackle shops in Australia show them on their pages but its been realy quiet for awhile now. Was Really interested in trying out a set of the spinning guides when i first heard about these. These still in the works for a US release anytime soon?
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Thanks John and Billy Gonna be in down in seaside/ibsp next week or so and will be stopping by the local shop to shake a few blanks. Xcomp xc733 is at the top of the list. I really interested in these now that i know they were designed by a local guy with local applications in mind. St croix being involved makes it all the better, as most of my personal rods are built on croixs and qua
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Email is no longer hidden Thx Matt
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mike langevin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > They made an ml also which if you can find it may > be the better choice. I saw that but havent come across any. Seems the L may be too light and med may be overkill? John Would you reccomend the xcomp or SW boat rods. Looks like the xcomp are lighter Hows the XC733
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Yes
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Hello Was thinking about building a striper/blues rod mostly for jigging metal off NJ . Will be used about 50/50 party boat/private boat. 3-6oz jigs would be the norm How do the 2 compare? I read tons of great reviews on the 841m but very little on the 841L. Not sure if the M will be overkill Any and all info appreciated. Also any other blanks i should consider? TIA Matt
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Ill second onlinemetals.com. Good variety of tubing. Lots of different od, id, and wall thickness to choose from. They sell in short 10-12" lengths too.
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Excellent post David Baylor! Couldnt agree more Fishing alot for winter smallies, soaking hair jigs and small plastics in wintering holes, a balanced rod that sits tip up in hand is a MUST! " Helps detect subtle changes in line tension". Nuff said.......Sometimes those bites feel like nothing more than a damp leaf caught your hook.
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Jared Taylor Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Joe, I agree with you on handle length and I like > at least a size 17 on my personal rods. Those > Batson popping rods are a fantastic choice. I > second your suggestion x10. Phil, Joe is dead on > with a "0" power for panfish here. X3....handle length is spot on. All my personal spin
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