Popping rod blank

d-a · 04-18-2008, 08:51 PM

What blanks would be good for a popping rod?

I already have a Smiths 80P/35 popping rod, but need another blank for a back up.

d-a

Sea Crappie · 04-18-2008, 09:52 PM

d-a,

OTI will sell you a blank, and their 7.5ft PE8 rod would be tough to beat. If you're looking for an tough glass/graphite type blank, a Calstar 700H is probably still the most used tuna rod in the GOM.

txseadog · 04-18-2008, 10:43 PM

Both are great blanks (I have both). Other options would include the GUSA MonMags or Super Seeker CJBF70 series.

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Originally Posted by Sea Crappie

d-a,

OTI will sell you a blank, and their 7.5ft PE8 rod would be tough to beat. If you're looking for an tough glass/graphite type blank, a Calstar 700H is probably still the most used tuna rod in the GOM.

d-a · 04-18-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sea Crappie

d-a,

OTI will sell you a blank, and their 7.5ft PE8 rod would be tough to beat. If you're looking for an tough glass/graphite type blank, a Calstar 700H is probably still the most used tuna rod in the GOM.

Forgot to add that I didnt want a 2 piece rod. If the oti was a one piece rod I would already own one.

d-a

gman · 04-19-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by d-a

Forgot to add that I didnt want a 2 piece rod. If the oti was a one piece rod I would already own one.

d-a

Curious why dont you want a 2 piece rod. They hold up perfect, if your concerned about strength and for traveling 2 piece rods are the best. All the top manufacturers of popping rods make 2 piece for a reason

crazyjigr · 04-19-2008, 08:43 AM

These 2 piece rods are a handle type 2 piece maybe D-A doesn't realize that.
It is the only way I would own a rod over 7'6''.There is absolutly no compromise on quality with this type of blank.

d-a · 04-19-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gman

Curious why dont you want a 2 piece rod. They hold up perfect, if your concerned about strength and for traveling 2 piece rods are the best. All the top manufacturers of popping rods make 2 piece for a reason

I have always had bad luck with 2 piece rods, But I have never tried a butt joint. I guess i will see If TJ has a blank.

d-a

ksong · 04-19-2008, 04:38 PM

If you are looking for one piece popping blank, check 7'9" St Croix Legend Tournament rated to 80 lbs. The rod from the blank weighs only 9 oz.

But the blank is not cheap.

gman · 04-19-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by d-a

I have always had bad luck with 2 piece rods, But I have never tried a butt joint. I guess i will see If TJ has a blank.

d-a

D-A I would never steer you wrong, I only suggest what I would use personally. Two piece butt joint rods are absolute animals no doubt about it they aren't engineered like the old style two piece rods. Iv'e caught some huge fish on both my Zenaq and Carpenter butt joints.

d-a · 04-19-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gman

D-A I would never steer you wrong, I only suggest what I would use personally. Two piece butt joint rods are absolute animals no doubt about it they aren't engineered like the old style two piece rods. Iv'e caught some huge fish on both my Zenaq and Carpenter butt joints.

Gman

Thats what I like about this board. Everyones always looking to help some one else out.

Thanks

d-a

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crazyjigr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dacula, Ga Posts: 162	These 2 piece rods are a handle type 2 piece maybe D-A doesn't realize that. It is the only way I would own a rod over 7'6''.There is absolutly no compromise on quality with this type of blank.

04-19-2008, 04:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
ksong Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,271	If you are looking for one piece popping blank, check 7'9" St Croix Legend Tournament rated to 80 lbs. The rod from the blank weighs only 9 oz. But the blank is not cheap.

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