Author Topic: Fluke Blanks  (Read 4132 times)

Offline taco

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Fluke Blanks
« on: July 17, 2011, 08:55:58 PM »
Im looking for a blank to use for wrapping a fluke rod. I usally drag 4-6 but sometimes go as high as 10. I am thinking 7 ft also.


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Re: Fluke Blanks
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2011, 06:34:26 PM »
I'm no expert at all but I find a 7 footer has to soft of a tip for the heavier weights unless it is a HEAVY blank. I don't think you want to go to a heavy blank if you plan on doing any bucktailing with the rod. Just my 2 cents
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Re: Fluke Blanks
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2011, 09:25:42 PM »
Look at the Lamiglas Tri-Flex Graphite Inshore or St. Croix SCII Inshore Saltwater blanks.  If the price is too high look for these at the Baston saltwater composites.

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Re: Fluke Blanks
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2011, 06:19:12 PM »
Look at the Lamiglas Tri-Flex Graphite Inshore or St. Croix SCII Inshore Saltwater blanks.  If the price is too high look for these at the Baston saltwater composites.
I like the lamiglas tri flex graphite inshore but which model should i get


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Re: Fluke Blanks
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2011, 06:50:19 PM »
Fish poison blanks are fairly cheap and provide a lot of action and backbone kevin bogan has them
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Re: Fluke Blanks
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2011, 01:19:01 PM »
Take a look at the Seeker Hercules Inshore light. (Ins 72L) I've built 2 rods on this blank, and its about perfect for the weights you describe.. tough composite, with a sensitive tip, but buku power down low..  pretty much specifically designed for east coast fluking by Staten Island builder/fluker Billy Vivona.. a very versatile blank as well..  t^ 

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Re: Fluke Blanks
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2011, 06:49:28 PM »
I may be a little oldschool but this is a 966 Fenwick that I bought at a yard sale for $3 and rebuilt.  Drags 4-5oz. well and will throw a mean pencil popper too!
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