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by Hogsticker2
Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:12 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)
Replies: 30
Views: 28413

Re: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)

Thanks, Hogsticker! To me, the UMBX flirts with GLX sensitivity and I'd be happy but not enthusiastic. What about Olympic? I looked but didn't see where they sold blanks, although I thought I heard they did. I have no idea. I know they manufacture blanks for quite a few companies including some Eve...
by Hogsticker2
Mon Jan 01, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)
Replies: 30
Views: 28413

Re: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)

Thanks guys. Goldrod, I looked at Legit, but wanted a faster action. MikeK, thanks for bringing the MHX NEPS82HF to my attention - that's a great length! Are the MHK Elite Pro blanks on par with NRX sensitivity? I have an UMBX and have had others -very good blanks to build on, no doubt. Given that ...
by Hogsticker2
Sun Dec 31, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)
Replies: 30
Views: 28413

Re: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)

It seems that given my desire to cut to 6'10", I really need to find a blank no longer than 7'1". Problematically, there's not an XRay, K2, Point Blank, or Rainshadow blank that fits the bill without a 5 or 6" cut that would potentially undermine the rod's performance. Are there any other blank lin...
by Hogsticker2
Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:37 am
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)
Replies: 30
Views: 28413

Re: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)

I think the PB would be fine, especially with the versatility and extra fast tip section. My guess is that it can go lighter and likely fishes a little lighter than advertised. Seems to be the case with most of the blanks I've used. You could always call them and see what they say.
by Hogsticker2
Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)
Replies: 30
Views: 28413

Re: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)

Thanks, Hogsticker! Do you think 6" is too much to trim off that 7'4" Rainshadow Eternity to get it down to 6'10". If not, the K2 7′3″ Heavy (1/2-2 oz) might be trimmed 5" to 6'10". How do the Rainshadow Eternity compare to the K2s? Does anyone know if there's a rule of thumb for the percentage tha...
by Hogsticker2
Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: JDM 2023 new releases
Replies: 9
Views: 7971

Re: JDM 2023 new releases

Jackall soft baits -
Jimmy Shrimp
Jimmy Henge
And the Flick Shake 500 - Heavy salt version
Already grabbed a few packages of each.
by Hogsticker2
Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)
Replies: 30
Views: 28413

Re: Constructing a sub-7' enthusiast-level heavy pitching stick (tip-down frogging + bottom-contact sensitivity)

The new Rainshadow Eternity blanks might be worth a look. Plenty sensitive, nice blanks. I've read many comments comparing them to or liking better than the X Ray. They have a 7'4 heavy you could trim down. Not sure how much power you want, but this is gonna be a banger with 912 grams of power. The ...
by Hogsticker2
Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)
Replies: 12
Views: 8671

Re: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)

That's a great chart, Drakestar - thanks! That illustrates exactly what your on-the-water experiences ratified. If the Glorius is 90 or so percent as sensitive, I'd choose its apparent edge in taper (for my purposes), forgiveness, and versatility at the same price, not to mention $300 cheaper. Exac...
by Hogsticker2
Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:07 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: All new steez sv tw
Replies: 67
Views: 19362

Re: All new steez sv tw

There are other 32mm spools out there, but I agree, it was a mistake going away from the 34mm with all the different spool options. I'm going to stick with my original Steez SV TWs and my one CT model.
by Hogsticker2
Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)
Replies: 12
Views: 8671

Re: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)

Thanks guys...with the PGs shipped in the $575 range and including enough of the halo Shimano tech to feel top tier (carbon handle etc), this looks like a really great option. At the PG's price, I don't have to seek max versatility and can pick a model that speaks to me in a more dialed in way. I'm...
by Hogsticker2
Fri Dec 22, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)
Replies: 12
Views: 8671

Re: Conquest 843C MBR vs Poison Ultima PU1610MA (Medium Power)

The Ultima does have some additional tech built into some of the blanks, not all models. How much of it is just nonsense literature, and how much is actually beneficial in some way I have no idea. Here's the tech differences not found on the Glorious, and most of it is limited to specific models. M4...
by Hogsticker2
Wed Dec 20, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: DIY Small Rubber Jig Storage
Replies: 2
Views: 2122

Re: DIY Small Rubber Jig Storage

Nice. I really like those boxes - good thinking.
by Hogsticker2
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: SV boost and shallow SV boost spool question
Replies: 2
Views: 2734

SV boost and shallow SV boost spool question

Is anyone running either of these spools in the original Steez SV, USDM SV103 or one of the JDM limited models? Curious what the performance might be like.
by Hogsticker2
Sun Dec 17, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Custom Rods
Topic: Winding Check / Carbon Tube help
Replies: 3
Views: 2509

Re: Winding Check / Carbon Tube help

Sick build 👍
Not sure if you have looked, but Voodoo rods might be a good place to look for future builds. He's pretty good with sourcing as well.