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help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: Ricardo Gonzalez (---.166.64.103.cable.dyn.cableonline.com.mx)
Date: November 25, 2014 06:43PM

hi everyone... im new to rod building and im looking for some help...
today i bought my firts rod building kit at mud hole, and now i have to choose a blank, and there is thousands of options to choose from.. can you help me..

i have some options of brands but i can accept more options...

Rainshadow, CTS, Hydra..

im looking for a bass fishing rod, casting, texas/jig lures.... and im looking sensivity and lightweight rod.

please help me and sorry about my english, im trying too do my best

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Re: help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: November 25, 2014 07:50PM

Ricardo,
Call Mud hole and ask for Todd. He can give you some recommendations for the best blank for your needs.

Be safe

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Re: help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: Ricardo Gonzalez (---.google.com)
Date: November 25, 2014 10:34PM

Sorry my friend but mud hole donst have any of that brands for sale... I'm just want opinion from users and builders not from dealers... Please don't ofend about it, it's not my intention...

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Re: help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.lightspeed.wepbfl.sbcglobal.net)
Date: November 26, 2014 12:18AM

Ricardo,
Please contact me at hladen@hotmail.com to discuss details of CTS blank you may like.
Regards,
Herb
U.S. Distributer CTS blanks.

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Re: help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: Donald R Campbell (---.lsanca.fios.verizon.net)
Date: November 26, 2014 01:21PM

Richardo,

You can not go wrong with the Mudhole HM-MB843 7’-0”, 10-17 lb., 3/16-3/4 oz.. It is an outstanding "all around" bass rod blank. I have probably built 10-15 of these blanks for customers and myself and they all rave about it. I throw Senkos, Worms, Jigs and about everything else in my boat with it and love the blank. It has a nice sensitive tip and plenty of backbone to handle the big fish. Give it a try...you won't be disappointed!

Don Campbell
don@sensorfishingrods.com

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Re: help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: November 27, 2014 09:01AM

Richardo;
to answer your question I have all three brands and my favorites are the Batson's Rainshadow blanks. Their new Eternity 2 blanks are my NEW favorites.
They have several models technique specific for bass fishing and what you are looking for in different lengths. If you are shopping now I saw where Git Bit outdoors has them on sale in one to the posts above yours.

I like the CTS blanks but don't like the wait time in ordering

Alex with Hydro also carries a good line of blanks

But like I said above Rainshadow's are my favorites

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Re: help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: Ricardo Gonzalez (---.google.com)
Date: November 27, 2014 09:19AM

Thank you all of you for your response, I will try a rainshadow and cts to build my first 2 rods, I hope it end in a good fishing rod, not for the black, for me. It will be experiment for now....

I'm really appreciate all the comments, and when I get the finished rod will post a pictures for your opinions

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Re: help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: Randy Kruger (---.cbpu.com)
Date: November 28, 2014 10:31PM

Contact Don at American Tackle to look at the Bushido line of rod blanks. The deserve a serious look.

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Re: help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: Ryan McBride (---.wavecable.com)
Date: December 01, 2014 12:08PM

How about this: Check out some online review of them from independent people!!
[forums.tackletour.com]

[www.bbcboards.net]

[www.ultimatebass.com]

[www.bassresource.com]

R. McBride

Batson Enterprises
BatsonEnterprises.com | RainShadowRodBlanks.com | ALPSForeCast.com | Build2Fish.com

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Re: help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net)
Date: December 01, 2014 03:18PM

Why are those reviews all seem to be from the Same Person ????

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: help to choosing a blank.. im new
Posted by: Ricardo Gonzalez (---.prod-infinitum.com.mx)
Date: December 01, 2014 08:47PM

Ryan McIntosh Wrote:
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> How about this: Check out some online review of
> them from independent people!!
> [forums.tackletour.com]
> 60653
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> [www.bbcboards.net]
> g/546738-batson-immortal-eternity-review-impressio
> ns.html#post5500983
>
> [www.ultimatebass.com]
> ex.php?topic=119969.0
>
> [www.bassresource.com]
> pic/147620-batson-immortaleternity-reviewimpressio
> ns/


thank you Ryan, i bought some Rainshadows last week, will give a try !!!

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