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Favorite Jig Stick Blanks?

Started by Latimeria, February 03, 2015, 08:36:14 AM

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Latimeria

Hey, I'm considering getting an 8' blank to make a proper jig stick for tossing Tady45's to Salas 6X's.  What is your favorite blank for this type of fishing?  I'm just trying to gather ideas first as I do have something in mind, but I would like to get more input.

Thanks in advance.
You can't catch them from your computer chair.

Chris

Some people really like old school style glass blanks, some are obsessed with the new high modulus graphite rods. I've had a rainshadow RCLB80M for almost 5 years and have no complaints. I have an 8ft glass sabre rod that is a bit slower and easier on the body but limited to 30lb line. I fish 30-40 on the rainshadow for tossing lures and have bumped up to 50lb on an avet HXW for trolling out of a skiff and have comfortably pushed the drag up to 18lbs with no issues.
Keep it tight

Latimeria

Thanks Chris.  I think I'm going with the Rainshadow RCLB810M.  I talked to a few people and for the irons I'll throw and how I will use it for my style of live bait fishing, it seems to be the ticket.  The 8 foot looks great too, but after weighing some conversations out, I think I like this model the best.
You can't catch them from your computer chair.

skrilla

#3
The Rainshadow RCLB blanks are winners for sure. FYI the 810 and 79 RCLB models have a tad thinner taper than the 70 and 80 models in case that effects any decision for you.


Latimeria

You can't catch them from your computer chair.