Anyone know where to get a Calstar 700MH blank? - Page 3

JerseyBrian · 08-08-2008, 01:39 PM

I don't know which blank to get!!! I'm still stuck on either building on the 700M or 700MH (25-60lb class rod) blank, but can't decide

The 700M is 10oz lighter which sounds appealing and I do know some folks that fish their rods at the top of the line rating (i.e. 20-50lb class rod...using 50lb test line) which would make for a better fight (more bend in the rod)... I'm assuming.

I'm swaying towards the 700M since I wanted a 700H (30-80lb class rod) for my Accurate 665H 2spd reel.... and I would rather have the 2 Calstar conventional rods in my collection to cover as wide of a spectrum as possible.

Still, it's a tough choice I'm not 100% on yet.

Brian

HOLWACHAGOT · 08-08-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyBrian

I don't know which blank to get!!! I'm still stuck on either building on the 700M or 700MH (25-60lb class rod) blank, but can't decide

The 700M is 10oz lighter which sounds appealing and I do know some folks that fish their rods at the top of the line rating (i.e. 20-50lb class rod...using 50lb test line) which would make for a better fight (more bend in the rod)... I'm assuming.

I'm swaying towards the 700M since I wanted a 700H (30-80lb class rod) for my Accurate 665H 2spd reel.... and I would rather have the 2 Calstar conventional rods in my collection to cover as wide of a spectrum as possible.

Still, it's a tough choice I'm not 100% on yet.

Brian

Go lighter!
Holwachagot

JerseyBrian · 08-08-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HOLWACHAGOT

Go lighter!
Holwachagot

So, now I'm looking at the 765XL along with the 700M as well as custom cut 700M blanks! lol... I love custom rods!

paul708 · 08-08-2008, 05:41 PM

did i show you the 760L

JerseyBrian · 08-08-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by paul708

did i show you the 760L

I don't remember. There were too many rods I was putting my paws on.

But looking at the rating, I'd rather stick with something in the 20-50lb class range. A solid 40# stick that can throw iron, bait, jig, etc... I know it's going to be a 765XL or 700M ...

HOLWACHAGOT · 08-08-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyBrian

So, now I'm looking at the 765XL along with the 700M as well as custom cut 700M blanks! lol... I love custom rods!

I meant pick the lighter of the two you were trying to choose between(700M instead of the 700MH)...but you never have too many fishing rods.

Holwachagot

JerseyBrian · 08-08-2008, 10:55 PM

I ended up going with a 700M blank cut 1/2" off the tip (thank Capt. Richie

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOLWACHAGOT

I meant pick the lighter of the two you were trying to choose between(700M instead of the 700MH)...but you never have too many fishing rods.

Holwachagot

I agree with you 100%!

paul708 · 08-08-2008, 11:03 PM

sounds like the perfect blank for you

Capt Richie · 08-09-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JerseyBrian

I ended up going with a 700M blank cut 1/2" off the tip (thank Capt. Richie

)

I agree with you 100%!

I'm just glad I could help Did you pick out your grips??

I think the EVA ??

Fish Poison Rods · 09-10-2008, 09:45 AM

Brian, I just saw your post. I call Ca;star every monday and order approx 12 blanks. It's always a mixture. I usually order what I need for Custom orders with a few extra EGlass XH, XXh as most of my rods are unibutt type. I always have GF700xh, or H. I have little request for the lighter stuff. I'm not looking at the numbers but the MH is just slightly heavier than the M, They flex nearly the same, I suspect there is an additional flag wrap in the base end. I speak to Leon Todd, the owner about every two weeks, This cat's got it togethr. A word of caution! If your graphiter breaks, they do not replace it without a handling charge, approx $60. I got my first XH back this year, guy says it happened on a fish, I have a total replace ment charge for about $75-90.
There is a man, Adam Scherier, lives down Barnegate, owns a marina, a Real Fisherman. He jsut picked up 5 rods for Stripers and one in the mix is a GF700M, I'm sure I'll get the report soon.

08-08-2008, 01:39 PM	#21
JerseyBrian Bite me Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 244 Credits: 1,701.9 Home Port: Bergen County, New Jersey Occupation: Veterinary Student	I don't know which blank to get!!! I'm still stuck on either building on the 700M or 700MH (25-60lb class rod) blank, but can't decide The 700M is 10oz lighter which sounds appealing and I do know some folks that fish their rods at the top of the line rating (i.e. 20-50lb class rod...using 50lb test line) which would make for a better fight (more bend in the rod)... I'm assuming. I'm swaying towards the 700M since I wanted a 700H (30-80lb class rod) for my Accurate 665H 2spd reel.... and I would rather have the 2 Calstar conventional rods in my collection to cover as wide of a spectrum as possible. Still, it's a tough choice I'm not 100% on yet. Brian __________________

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09-10-2008, 09:45 AM	#30
Fish Poison Rods I wear cool logos Join Date: May 2008 Location: Point Pleasant N.J. Posts: 56 Credits: 1,317.4 Boat: Radio controlled Coast guard cutter Home Port: Manasquan River N.J. Best Catch: 3 kids, 2 grandkids Occupation: Custom Rod Builder	Brian, I just saw your post. I call Ca;star every monday and order approx 12 blanks. It's always a mixture. I usually order what I need for Custom orders with a few extra EGlass XH, XXh as most of my rods are unibutt type. I always have GF700xh, or H. I have little request for the lighter stuff. I'm not looking at the numbers but the MH is just slightly heavier than the M, They flex nearly the same, I suspect there is an additional flag wrap in the base end. I speak to Leon Todd, the owner about every two weeks, This cat's got it togethr. A word of caution! If your graphiter breaks, they do not replace it without a handling charge, approx $60. I got my first XH back this year, guy says it happened on a fish, I have a total replace ment charge for about $75-90. There is a man, Adam Scherier, lives down Barnegate, owns a marina, a Real Fisherman. He jsut picked up 5 rods for Stripers and one in the mix is a GF700M, I'm sure I'll get the report soon.