Thread: Rod blank question
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05-28-2017, 09:01 AM #1
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Rod blank question
What blank/length would you choose for a live bait and snobbling king rod? I'd like to get one put together-might as well get started on it...
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05-28-2017, 10:46 AM #2
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I like a 8 to 8 1/2 foot medium heavy with a fast taper (15#-25# class)
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05-28-2017, 03:57 PM #3
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05-28-2017, 04:17 PM #4
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05-28-2017, 09:24 PM #6
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I hear rainshadow mentioned a lot?Bill..............
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05-28-2017, 09:47 PM #8
No, been trying to find 2 pc for travel purposes in the future.....most likely will travel as always....although this trip going home alone ,the rod tube was inside with me instead of up on the roof rack
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05-28-2017, 11:16 PM #9
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RainShadow RX6 or RX7 - both have 2 piece options in the weight class you are looking for. I have not built one yet - but will before fall. They were recommended by my rod building group as a 2 piece light weight King rod.....
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05-29-2017, 01:20 PM #10
I have my favorite 2 pc king rod already.....hasn't failed me yet.....old school conolon.....been getting a few up here, just need to fish them, couple Fenwick's look interesting.....debating on rewrapping? Might have already been done on a few guides?.....maybe make a trip to J&M for advice.....John sure was right about the treasure I fish with now
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Well, after several hours making phone calls, I was able to track down a certain manufacturer’s service center in California. Thankfully, they agreed to send out my needed parts. These were left over...
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