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Anyone built on the MB 704 HM?
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:06 pm
by Samuel_b
I'm curious about how it compares in power to the MB 705 or typical medium powered casting rods?
Re: Anyone built on the MB 704 HM?
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:02 pm
by mobass11652
I have not built on the 704 but have built the 705&706. I spoke to Northfork and they called them the “triplets” saying there was practically no difference between them.. I can’t honestly tell any difference between the 705 and 706 so maybe for once I might actually agree with something that they say .
Re: Anyone built on the MB 704 HM?
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 6:31 pm
by Samuel_b
mobass11652 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:02 pm
I have not built on the 704 but have built the 705&706. I spoke to Northfork and they called them the “triplets” saying there was practically no difference between them.. I can’t honestly tell any difference between the 705 and 706 so maybe for once I might actually agree with something that they say .
I wasn't aware of the 706...unless it's the one that's IM only. I know there's not an HM 706
Re: Anyone built on the MB 704 HM?
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:04 am
by mobass11652
The MB706 HM is still listed
Re: Anyone built on the MB 704 HM?
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:08 am
by ss30378
I have a HM 704 black widow and I like it for lighter jigs t-rigs in the 1/4-3/8oz range. Its rated to 1/2oz but I think its better suited for the 1/4-3/8 range. I don't have a 705 or 706 to compare though.
Re: Anyone built on the MB 704 HM?
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:08 pm
by MikeK
I got one of each last year but haven't had a chance to build them.
The RDA powers are MB704HM 410g, MB705HM 456g.
The 704 is moderate action, the 705 is fast.
Re: Anyone built on the MB 704 HM?
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 7:50 pm
by Samuel_b
MikeK wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:08 pm
I got one of each last year but haven't had a chance to build them.
The RDA powers are MB704HM 410g, MB705HM 456g.
The 704 is moderate action, the 705 is fast.
Thanks that helps! I had a mb 705 hm and loved it but from what I remember it was more medium power. I’m planning to cut one to 6’10 and build a jerk bait/finesse rod. I’m leaning 705. And that’s right I remember the 706 now, it’s the one they built for the TT search for the one blank...it was a slightly modified 705.