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hartattack · #1 10-11-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

Funny I was just talking to Tropics about tog rods and he too mentioned cutting down a glass surf stick and loves it as well...

I use a classic Harnell stick that was chopped and it's awesome. Only problem is not getting out enuff

I'll be happy to let you use it Gerry, just set up the next PUOSU trip and it'll be there

260SEAVEE · #2 10-11-2013, 08:28 AM

BTW - These rods were moderate to medium action with the exception to a lami BT108 3M which was cut to 7/64 tip.
This blank is a beast ! plenty of power to snap a stuck rig off the bottom, yet sensitive enough for enough the faintest tog nibble

Gerry Zagorski · #3 10-11-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hartattack

I use a classic Harnell stick that was chopped and it's awesome. Only problem is not getting out enuff

I'll be happy to let you use it Gerry, just set up the next PUOSU trip and it'll be there

Working on the PUOSU with MVP as we speak Larry so stay tuned and hope to see you on both trips

Gerry Zagorski · #4 10-11-2013, 08:56 AM

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...

njboarder · #5 10-11-2013, 10:53 AM

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.

Gerry Zagorski · #6 10-11-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by njboarder

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.

Wow

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...

RedBank16 · #7 10-11-2013, 12:22 PM

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.

Gerry Zagorski · #8 10-11-2013, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RedBank16

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.

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

Seeker keeps on popping up as well

fin_s_guy · #9 10-11-2013, 02:51 PM

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.

Garone Custom Rods · #10 10-13-2013, 10:38 AM

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.