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The Craft of Fishing Gear => Rod Building => : Latimeria February 03, 2015, 08:36:14 AM

: Favorite Jig Stick Blanks?
: Latimeria February 03, 2015, 08:36:14 AM

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.

: Re: Favorite Jig Stick Blanks?
: Chris February 10, 2015, 02:20:02 PM

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.

: Re: Favorite Jig Stick Blanks?
: Latimeria February 10, 2015, 02:33:41 PM

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.

: Re: Favorite Jig Stick Blanks?
: skrilla February 10, 2015, 05:01:05 PM

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.

: Re: Favorite Jig Stick Blanks?
: Latimeria February 10, 2015, 06:21:57 PM

Pm sent, Len.  8)