Blank Help

[Tom Slater]

Hi,

looking at a few blanks for a build i plan on starting soon.

the blank needs to be able to cast 1/8th ounce jigheads a good distance and be in the realm of 6-15lb, will be casting 1/8 and 1/6th the most but sometimes up to say 3/8th or 1/2ounce

using it for snapper on plastics over here in brisbane matched to a shimano biomaster 2008 C3000. running 20lb braid and leaders ranging from 10lb to 30lb

so far ive got

G-Loomis P902-GL3 (rated to 1/4 as min cast weight so a bit worried on casting 1/8th ounce)

G-Loomis SJ843-GL3

GUSA B70M

which in your opinion would be best suited to the job?

Thanks

[Tom Slater]

i have just been informed that the SJ is probably not what im after

so down the the GUSA or the popping G Loomis

anyone else have ideas?

[bluefin59]

I am just having a B70m built by a mate this week i will let you know how it goes , i am having it built as a medium softplaccie rod ...matt

[Tom Slater]

Thanks for that mate thatd be great if you could let me know how it turns out and performs

Cheers

[Tom Slater]

i think its out of the B70M GUSA or the popping Loomis

P902-GL3 7'6 MED-LIGHT FAST 6-15lb 1/4-1/2oz

or

B70M 7' Fast Medium 6-17lb 1/8-5/16

any thoughts?

[Mark Fisher]

Go the GUSA B70M. I recently built a B65XH and absolutely love it. Great blank.

Mark

[coelacanth]

Have a look at the lamiglas range of blanks.Ian

[caliban]

Where can you buy the Graphite USA blanks? I can't find anyone in Sydney who has them.

I'm also interested in the GUSA B70M - sounds like what I'm looking for re an SP snapper rod.

Any advice appreciated.

[Tom Slater]

order from therodworks.com

or there is ########.com.au

or mudhole.com

[bluefin59]

Mines finished it was spinning on the rod lathe waiting for the 2 pak to dry when i went there this afternoon i will have it in my hands friday afternoon it looks like the goods to me , hoping to get a chance to give it a run this weekend ...matt

[Tom Slater]

awesome mate

i think im goign the B70M aswell

so let us know how she performs yeah?

Thanks

[lipsmackin.jig]

mate depends on how much you want to spend gusa in 702 dhx rated 6 to 17 lb is a great blank just got some in i will see how it goes .. the701 dhx is great only lighter 6/12 a lammi glass in lc722 8 /14lb . even st croix are great mate need any help let me know just email me . bandicoot@ausfish.com.au

[Mark Fisher]

Anyone after a GUSA or Hastings blank contact Peter Williams at gccr@optusnet.com.au. He will provide you with expert advice on just what you are after.

Regards
Mark

[jan]

not for the next 3 weeks though as he is in the States but think he is checking emails.
Cheers, Jan.

[jan]

woops, Mark already left email address, lol.
Jan.