Flipping stick blank

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Re: Flipping stick blank

Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.war.clearwire-wmx.net)

Date: November 12, 2014 07:20PM

I prefer the Lamiglas 6 power blank for fishing out west, more versatile, the stiffer 8 power blanks were preferred by Skeeter Reese years ago when he used Lamiglas rods. I used the 8 ft. blanks even though there was quite a difference it tip weight between the finished rods over the shorter blank.
P.S. Looks like the blank I preferred is now in the Excel II lineup, still listed 6 power and the heavier 8 power of old is the XP 6 power 7 1/2 ft. and 5 power 8 ft. blanks. I still think my blank is more versatile overall and a nice flipping stick.

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/12/2014 07:56PM by Spencer Phipps.

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