NFC mb661 for crappies?

[iowafshrmn]

Would the NFC mb661 be a good blank for pitching 1/32 to 1/24 ounce jigs with plastic for crappie?

[Hogsticker2]

If you're referring to the IM series, than yes. It has roughly 200 grams of power, and a relatively fast tip section. With the right reel, it will definitely do what you want it to.

[Hogsticker2]

Do a search under this same custom rods forum -

North fork composites BFS rod. This blank is mentioned...

[iowafshrmn]

I did see that post, that’s why I was wondering if that blank would work. Right now I’m using a gloomis sr782 imx, I like the rod but was hoping for a blank that had a little more back bone. Sounds like I might have to put in another order to nfc.

[Mattman]

I did see that post, that’s why I was wondering if that blank would work. Right now I’m using a gloomis sr782 imx, I like the rod but was hoping for a blank that had a little more back bone. Sounds like I might have to put in another order to nfc.

I measured the Loomis S782 at 150 grams. And the North Fork MB 661 at 200 grams. So they're pretty close in power.

The 661 is going to have more backbone than the 782 for sure. The MB taper more like Loomis' SJ series taper. I liked the Loomis 0 and 00 power SJ's for crappie. Its not a long shallow trout/panfish taper.

Loomis' S series and North Forks FW series are very similar style tapers.

[MardukFIN]

Check also AT Bushido CB68/6-12. It's very light and 200 grams power. One of my favourite for light fishing with baitcaster. Moderate fast action is super nice to cast and keeps fish nicely.

[Mattman]

I did see that post, that’s why I was wondering if that blank would work. Right now I’m using a gloomis sr782 imx, I like the rod but was hoping for a blank that had a little more back bone. Sounds like I might have to put in another order to nfc.

I measured the Loomis S782 at 150 grams. And the North Fork MB 661 at 200 grams. So they're pretty close in power.

The 661 is going to have more backbone than the 782 for sure. The MB taper more like Loomis' SJ series taper. I liked the Loomis 0 and 00 power SJ's for crappie. Its not a long shallow trout/panfish taper.

Loomis' S series and North Forks FW series are very similar style tapers.

Sorry I didn't think of this earlier but...

The North Fork SB 5100 is a really good option here. That thing mimics the 0/00 Loomis SJ's that I loved so much for this type of fishing. I built a couple for a customer that used to use the Loomis SJ6400 until Loomis quit selling blanks and he loved it as a replacement. This is about 175 grams in power.

[iowafshrmn]

Thanks for the info guys, it’s much appreciated.