Mike (No Slack)

[NoSlack]

Take a look at Clark Baits site http://www.charkbait.com/cs/csrodsSKRBLANKS.htm

The blank Seeker used on my cork wrap stick comes in 7' CLB704. The next lighter graphite 7' blank would be the CLB702.

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Thanks Mike

I will check out the site. I know what you mean about the eight foot being to long I have trouble enough with seven foot. I think I will go Graphite 7 foot just need to pull on a few more before I deside.

Thanks again

Russ

[DOGHOUSE26]

What pound test are you guys fishing? I tend to stay 20# and under with 15# on a Ambassador 6500 on a light 7-7'6" bass rod although it's alot of work at depths below 60-100'; seems like alot of large fish are snagged with 10# and alot more bites with lighter line.

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Jeff

I`m looking to build a rod thats in the 15 to 30 pound class 7 foot like you I fish with liter line than Mike I think. Of course he catches bigger fish than I do.
I would hate to try to get a 30lbs halibut off the bottom with 15 pound test I think you would loose a few so maybe a good 20lb would be the set up ??

Russ

[yellowfin1]

This is what I love about this site. Where else can you go to get this kind of info without paying for a seminar? Thanks for contributing the time and effort to demonstrating the rod differences.

[NoSlack]

I don't think you'll have a problem lifting a #40 off the bottom with 15 pound test. With 3 pounds of drag you right at the ideal 20% rating of the line with your drag.

It Might take a minute to lift her chin out of the sand, but once she's got her chin pointed up, every kick of the tail move her one step closer to the BBQ.

Mike

[NoSlack]

Found this write up while surfing the net tonight.

Basic Rod Building

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This is a photo of my work bench I have a dvd that show detailed steps for rod building Im on my fourth rod now and having lots of fun.

Russ