Fuji Point Blank Rod Blanks

[MikeK]

I don't have any info on the IMX844C you mentioned, but I just built and fished the PB701MHF as a spinning rod for redfish. At first feel, the soft fast tip makes it seem not too powerful, but in practice it works well with 1/4oz leadheads/shadtails, and really shows power when loaded. The biggest fish I got was 9lb but I felt completely in control. Measured RDA power was 570.

This is the second Point Blank I've built and I very much like them.

A couple of build notes . . .
The last 10" or so of the butt is not tapered so if you ream grips, be careful with a tapered reamer.
The two I've built have extremely strong spines, whatever your thoughts on that matter.

Finally, I consider Jim Ising (Croaker JO) to be both cordial and knowledgeable, and he does not misrepresent himself as bamfish so fervently alleges.

[IlliniDawg01]

ANYONE BUILT ON ANY OF THESE BLANKS YET

Mattman did. Once I complete my build on the Phenix Redeye I ordered this will be the next blank I try.

http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=64786

DaveJ

Sweet. Did you order the same blank Dave? I'm wanting a BFS rod. Can't decide between a light version of this, a light MHX high mod spin jig, and a light Phenix Ultra. So far, I like all my Phenix builds better than the rest. Love their blanks....a whole lot

I haven't decided which one to try yet. It will be a year or so until I get around to it. The Redeye I ordered still hasn't come in (special order).

DaveJ

[toddmc]

I don't have any info on the IMX844C you mentioned, but I just built and fished the PB701MHF as a spinning rod for redfish. At first feel, the soft fast tip makes it seem not too powerful, but in practice it works well with 1/4oz leadheads/shadtails, and really shows power when loaded. The biggest fish I got was 9lb but I felt completely in control. Measured RDA power was 570.

This is the second Point Blank I've built and I very much like them.

A couple of build notes . . .
The last 10" or so of the butt is not tapered so if you ream grips, be careful with a tapered reamer.
The two I've built have extremely strong spines, whatever your thoughts on that matter.

Finally, I consider Jim Ising (Croaker JO) to be both cordial and knowledgeable, and he does not misrepresent himself as bamfish so fervently alleges.

Thanks for the info. Does Mattman, or anyone, know the RDA of the Loomis IMX 844c and 843c blanks? I've got a couple of each that I have been using for many years and it is easy for me to compare other blanks to them. I didn't find any RDA's with google. Thanks.

[Mattman]

Does Mattman, or anyone, know the RDA of the Loomis IMX 844c and 843c blanks?

MB843 GLX
570 grams
67°
2.13 oz


MB844 GLX
670 grams
66°
2.3 oz

[TFOUR]

I have yet to build on these but will soon, having held the first few prototypes and the newer models i was very impressed. The earlier models were a bit on the heavy side however the new models are on point and flexed very well. Jim is a stand up guy and has done a lot for the rod-building community and in my experience would never try and intentionally steer someone the wrong direction.