Jig Rod Blank
Jig Rod Blank
I'm looking to build a rod for casting 1/2 to 5/8 oz bass jigs with trailer into and around moderate weeds (generally milfoil). The top prospects on my list are the Point Blank 73MHXF and 73HXF. I have an NFC SJ 736 and while it it a great rod it doesn't have enough power for the thicker cover. Thanks for any opinions.
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Re: Jig Rod Blank
My choice would be the appropriate Point Blank blank. I would also consider something from the Phenix Umbx line. What are you looking for in a rod blank?
Re: Jig Rod Blank
Looking for something between 7' and 7'6", light, sensitive, with a fast tip and good backbone to pop the jig off weeds without bending the rod double. I think the NFC blanks are too slow what what I want, and I know Point Blank has fast to extra fast blanks. I think if it were Phenix I would get a K2, but I suspect those are slower action than I would want for this purpose. Thanks for your help.
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Re: Jig Rod Blank
The Umbx is going to have the fastest, most stiff tips of the bunch. I only have PB Xfast in ml and medium models, so I can't speak on that. The K2 is definitely slower than the others. The umbx is no slouch in the sensitivity department.setsail26 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:51 pmLooking for something between 7' and 7'6", light, sensitive, with a fast tip and good backbone to pop the jig off weeds without bending the rod double. I think the NFC blanks are too slow what what I want, and I know Point Blank has fast to extra fast blanks. I think if it were Phenix I would get a K2, but I suspect those are slower action than I would want for this purpose. Thanks for your help.
Re: Jig Rod Blank
73 heavy point blank is what you want
I’ve got all the 73’s it’s the one
I’ve got all the 73’s it’s the one
Re: Jig Rod Blank
I think I will be going with the PB 73H, but now I am curious about the UMBX. Are the ratings real, or are they rated higher than they can handle like some of the other Phenix blanks? Would a heavy rated Umbx be sufficient for 1/2 to 5/8 oz jigs?
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Re: Jig Rod Blank
Definitely. You might even want the medium heavy. This is the one blank line for Phenix where the blanks aren't over rated. I'm pretty sure the medium heavy is quite a ways North of 500 grams of power, but I'd have to check. If it makes your decision any easier, I'd go with the PB 1ST between these 2 choices, as I prefer all characteristics of these blanks. They are indeed special.
Re: Jig Rod Blank
Thanks everyone for the advice. Point Blank 73H it is.