TackleTour

What ya like, and why ya like it? I'm thinking I may need a custom drop shot rod in my life. I can't see me using weights any heavier than a quarter ounce. Likely a lot of 1/8 and 3/16. Here's a couple blanks I'm eyeballing.
Phenix UMBX s-700m
Point Blank 701lxf
Looks like the Point Blank has a tad more power
Looks like the Phenix is a bit faster

I'd go with the PB..

I would go for the heavier blank if you want to use Texas rigged more often than open hooked baits. They are both good blanks. I use a lot of Texas rigged baits. I use a medium light (822) blank for dropshotting with 1/8 to 1/4 ounce baits.

My favorite, and the fave of many others was the Rainshadow RX8+ 822.5 blank, I'm sure the new models haven't been changed much if any.

I liked the 822.5 in RX7 for what you mentioned. Worked great as a moving bait rod as well.
I have the PB661LF, but cut 6 inches from the butt. I'd imagine the 7' XF in similar power would be sufficient for what you're wanting to do. Surprising amount of backbone in the PB66LF.

The free trim offer is back on for the holidays on POINT Blank.

croix 5s70mlf

or 5s76mlf

jimmyb wrote:croix 5s70mlf

or 5s76mlf

I keep wanting to build a dedicated drop shot rod, but I can't help but think that my current St. Croix MLF's would be hard to beat. I have a hard time finding a finesse presentation that this model does not excel at.

I second the RX8+ 822.5