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Thanks for all the suggestions guys...

Based on what I've seen here I'm leaning towards glass or a glass composite and probably 7'6"

I have a St Croix PM 7'6 M/H fast action which will I may use as the deep/heavy rod so looking for something for the lighter rod...

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I'm building one using phenix M1 blank.(MXUR80H-B, 15-35lb, Mod-Fast)
pictured is the blank with a 10oz sinker and 3lb dumbell hanging on it.

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Wow :eek: :eek: That looks like a sweet blank and I've heard several good things about Phenix too.

Have or will you cut the blank down or use as is?

What material, carbon fiber?? If so it must be light...

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My vote goes to the very hard to find and long ago discontinued Harnell 530.
It was an 8' moderate taper blank, and you could cut it down from either end to your liking.
When I was able to get Harnell blanks (OK, it was around 15 years ago, but I like to live in the past), I sold quite a few of them in AH Munical Harbor. The 530 was by far the most popular blank for blackfish.
Some guys bought 6 of these at a time, so there still may be some tucked away somewhere.

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Heard alot about the Harnell blanks too... Very desireable and are practically indestructable.

Seeker keeps on popping up as well

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GatorGlass U696L Comes 8' and you trim to suit. $40.

Find a builder and ask for a basic wrap. Should set you back $150 total.

Then the tricky part...fish it with 3-5 feet of slack in your line. ;)

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Thanks Booby - River Rat had a Gator Glass tog rod built by Kevin 10 years ago and he swears by it.. And this from a former PUOSU champ ;)

Speaking of PUOSU... I just googled "PUOSU Fishing" https://www.google.com/#q=PUOSU+FIshing and the legend lives on.

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That sounds very much like a blank I used for a Cod Rod
Gerry as for spiral wrapped rods you either love them or hate them. My personal preference is spiral.

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Personally I like glass or composites. For me moderate fast is the way to go. Like Kevin said before you pull less hooks and break off less big fish. As for spiral I am a big fan, but for me I hold the rod upside down waiting for the bite so for blackfish I prefer straight wraps. If you hold the rod right side up the spiral will do all of the things listed previously.

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I took an old cue stick from Brazicki's Tavern in Jersey City. Put three guides on it and hose clamped a squidder to it. Best rod I ever used.