The only MHX I can compare through all three versions is the MB752XF, MB752XF-HM and NMB752MF. I use it as a spinning rod throwing unweighted flukes or small shad tails with hooks that have a very light weight on the shank. In order of feeling the bait, structure, and bites, NMB >> HM > Reg. Having said that, I used SS KLH guides on the Reg and HM and titanium KLH on the NMB. The rods are short so balance differences with a reel are insignificant to me.
Getting back to 5bites original assessment of Point Blank, I think they have hit a great combination of light weight and balance.
They are also very durable: I had a PB691MXF standing in a rod holder get hit by a lead head about 6" above the grip when a buddy pulled a snag loose. A piece of the lead was buried in the blank. You could see it, feel it, and see how the blank was raised in the area. I continued to fish the rod to see if it would break and caught several 5+ pound redfish with it on that trip without problems.
Completed my first Point Blank build...
Re: Completed my first Point Blank build...
I've tested (regular) MB843-MHX, HM-MB843-MHX and NMB873-MHX. HM is best imo. NMB is bit longer and MUCH more powerful. Regular multimodus is ok, but other crispier HM's are way more sensitive and lighter.The only MHX I can compare through all three versions is the MB752XF, MB752XF-HM and NMB752MF. I use it as a spinning rod throwing unweighted flukes or small shad tails with hooks that have a very light weight on the shank. In order of feeling the bait, structure, and bites, NMB >> HM > Reg. Having said that, I used SS KLH guides on the Reg and HM and titanium KLH on the NMB. The rods are short so balance differences with a reel are insignificant to me.
Never tried any PB (YET!).
Re: Completed my first Point Blank build...
Point Blank is a substantial improvement based on the two I have. That’s not much but that plus the feedback from others makes me confident in my conclusion.MardukFIN wrote:I've tested (regular) MB843-MHX, HM-MB843-MHX and NMB873-MHX. HM is best imo. NMB is bit longer and MUCH more powerful. Regular multimodus is ok, but other crispier HM's are way more sensitive and lighter.The only MHX I can compare through all three versions is the MB752XF, MB752XF-HM and NMB752MF. I use it as a spinning rod throwing unweighted flukes or small shad tails with hooks that have a very light weight on the shank. In order of feeling the bait, structure, and bites, NMB >> HM > Reg. Having said that, I used SS KLH guides on the Reg and HM and titanium KLH on the NMB. The rods are short so balance differences with a reel are insignificant to me.
Never tried any PB (YET!).
Re: Completed my first Point Blank build...
Anglers Resource is giving away a POINT Blank on their Facebook page this week (11/12-16). PB691MXF.
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Re: Completed my first Point Blank build...
I have a Point Blank 731MXF that I'm about to start building. I went with Fuji components (SKTS split reel seat, split handle design, cork rear grip and matching fighting butt, K series guides, etc.) We'll see how it turns out. It'll be paired with a Daiwa Ryoga 1016 (JDM).