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Looking for a new Walleye blank
Posted by:
Justin Carlson
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Date: March 22, 2017 08:40PM
Hi guys, I am thinking its about time I build my self a new walleye rod, I was wondering which blanks would be good for using bottom bouncers and Lindy rigs. I was thinking of trying Rainshadow blanks or an MHX, but I am open to suggestions. Just looking for something to make a good rod but not break the bank either. Thanks Justin Re: Looking for a new Walleye blank
Posted by:
Brody Haakenson
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Date: March 22, 2017 08:54PM
SJ783-2-MHX
i have used this mhx blank for 4 builds. all builds have puller bottom bouncers and lindy rigs as well as jigged with a small jig and preformed well. I like the 2 piece because it fits in the limited storage space in my boat and also will fit in the trunk of my car for days when i fish from shore. Re: Looking for a new Walleye blank
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 22, 2017 09:39PM
For several years, I have been using the Batson or rainshadow blanks exclusively for Walleye rods.
The popping blanks really excel for use as a lindy rigging rods. One of the nicest blanks in the RX8 series for this purpose is: REVIP76ML-SB Satin Black 7'6" 1 6-12lb. 1/8-3/8oz. 0.500 5.0 MOD-F ML 2.0oz. Inshore/Small topwaters/Speked Sea Trout [batsonenterprises.com] But a similar blank in the Immortal series is also excellent. IMMP76ML Titanium Chrome 7'6" 1 6-12lb. 1/8-3/8oz. 0.450 4.5 MOD-F ML 1.5oz. Inshore/Sea Trout Take care. Re: Looking for a new Walleye blank
Posted by:
Justin Carlson
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Date: March 22, 2017 10:44PM
I was also wondering if there is an advantage with a 7'6" rod over a 7' rod? The longest rod I have is 6'6" as my boat isn't that big. I would be willing to go to a longer rod if I knew there was an advantage with longer rods. Thanks Justin Re: Looking for a new Walleye blank
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: March 23, 2017 02:02AM
Justin,
For lindy rigging, I very much prefer the use of a longer rod. You can certainly use a 6'6" or 7' rod if you like. For lindy rigging, many of the bites that I get are due to a visual cue from movement of the rod tip, or a twitch in the line on the water. A longer lighter tipped rod, gives a larger visual foot print for rod tip watching and line twitch watching. Take care Re: Looking for a new Walleye blank
Posted by:
Don @ American Tackle
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Date: March 23, 2017 11:25AM
I did a lot of bouncing on the Saint Clair river with the Bushido SJ72/8-15 .... give it a look _______________________________ God Bless, Don Morse 800-516-1750 ext. 1207 / don@americantackle.us Rod Building..... It's What We Do. Re: Looking for a new Walleye blank
Posted by:
Pete Riola- Getrodblanks.com
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Date: March 23, 2017 06:11PM
Justin if you are more comfortable with a 7 then by all means a 7 footer will do a good job for you. Consider the Elliott SJ 7ML [getrodblanks.com] this is our best seller as a Lindy rig/Live bait rod blank. If you want something a tad softer the Elliott SJ 7L [getrodblanks.com] is a sweet blank too. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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