I've decided to build my first rod on a Hydra blank. For those in the know, which blank would be best suited for square bills and medium diving crank baits.

Much appreciated,
Richard

Richard Gelineau Wrote:
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> I've decided to build my first rod on a Hydra
> blank. For those in the know, which blank would be
> best suited for square bills and medium diving
> crank baits.
>
> Much appreciated,
> Richard

Richard,

Depending on the length of the blank you desire, I would suggest

BT843C: 8 – 14# Line | 3/16 – 1/2 oz Lure | 7?,

or the

BT903C: 8 – 14# Line | 3/16 – 1/2 oz Lure | 7’6?

Personally I would go with the BT903C as I prefer the longer length on CB rods....a little more distance on the casts.

Don Campbell
don@sensorfishingrods.com

Thank you Don.

Would either of the two blanks mentioned serve well for the smaller hooks associated with the square bill crank baits?

Richard,

CB rods are designed to flex deeper into the blank to avoid a hook being thrown by the fish or torn out of the mouth when landing. If you have quality hooks on the square bill either blank should work fine. I normally replace the hooks that come on crankbaits with a better quality hook.

Don Campbell
don@sensorfishingrods.com



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/22/2015 11:05AM by Donald R Campbell.

Thanks again Don.

Good luck and welcome to the site!

R. McBride

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