Can't wait to hear your impressions on this blank. I was looking at that exact model for another BC rod too. I have the original MHX SJ781 built as a caster and it sees alot of use for small jerks and reaction baits, small poppers.cjtoad wrote:I got a HM-SJ782-MHX in the mail this morning. Blank is super light and I can't barely find the backbone. I plan on making a finesse baitcast rod out of it. I'll have it finished monday morning and I'll post some pics.
What Croix were you comparing it to? I built a SC5 S66MLF casting rod this winter. When I fish this rod side by side w/ the original MHX SJ781 w/ small jerks I thought the mhx transmitted every little wobble,roll and vibe of these jerks MUCH better than the St croix. I was very dissapointed in these results as the croix was built lighter, w/ spiraled ti framed guides, and cost 3 times the price for the blank. The mhx was a budget build and cost me around $100 bucks w/ regular SS alconite guides. The Croix does load nicer, feels very crisp, and casts better though.Ryan808 wrote:I fish it the other day for a few casts and wasnt all that impressed. Its a good blank dont get me wrong, but after a catching a few fish I put it down and fished the rest of the day with my St Croix. Its a very light blank with good backbone, but the sensitivity was there for me. Ill try again this weekend and see if I get a different opion on the blank.