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12-16-2010, 02:26 PM
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Rod Blanks
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12-16-2010, 02:55 PM
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I like the Shikari I have, but personal taste & depends on how built. PM sent
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12-16-2010, 04:08 PM
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In my opinion some of the best blanks are made by Rainshadow and North Fork Composites. I actually got home today and busted open my package of Rainshadow blanks, I have a few of their RX8+ blanks, and am extremely impressed.
For a rod specific for calicos take a look at the ISWB945. It is a terrific blank for the price, I have heard of quite a few of the guys that fish the SWBA fish that blank, and the next model up. I know you mentioned you're looking for something 8.5'+, but you might consider the ISWB945. Do consider that you'll want some leverage if you hook into a nice checkerboard that wraps you up in the kelp. If you have any questions about rod building feel free to shoot me a PM.
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12-16-2010, 05:58 PM
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Rob:
Take a look at the Seeker CSW908. 9 footer that is rated 12-20 but can fish a bit higher. Great stick for the sportcoats and more...Just finished wrapping one up if you want to come by and take a look...    -Steve |
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12-16-2010, 07:42 PM
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Steve, that is a beautiful wrapping job. Nice work.
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12-16-2010, 07:56 PM
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12-16-2010, 08:13 PM
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for 9 foot get a seeker
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12-17-2010, 04:30 PM
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Nice work Steve. I like the colors you used on there.
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12-17-2010, 05:02 PM
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Now that I look at them, the one I built for part of your range was a Seeker CSW 908. Like your colors, Steve, but I went with a new penny copper color that set off the burgundy really nice http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/php...pic.php?t=9593 Thought it was a mistekenly-made-in-the-wrong-color blank when I got it. Seeing that yours is the same, I guess I was wrong. I'd recommend going somewhere that has a variety & checking them out for yourself. What I like you may not, & vice versa. I am not so much concerned with the pedigree on the label. If it feels right I go with it. Don't get me wrong, Calstars, etc are great quality, but if they don't feel like an extension of you then maybe you should try something else |
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