best fluke blank

reel-deal · 09-05-2008, 07:07 PM

Hi, i am thinking of building a fluke rod, and was wondering what is a good fluke rod blank. we usually jig with a 4 oz. weight. i want the rod to be no more than 6 ft total.
thanks

jazzrockskier · 09-05-2008, 07:10 PM

what type of reel and line are you using? Do you like a lot of tip action/sensitivity and a stiff action towards the butt section?

reel-deal · 09-06-2008, 09:32 AM

i will prob. be using a small torium 12 or a calcutta. the line will be 20 or 30lb braid and yea i do like a sensitive tip but with some backbone to the rod. my brother and dad both have rods built by hillyers tackle out of niantic CT and they are really nice but i dont know the blank they use

paul708 · 09-06-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by reel-deal

i will prob. be using a small torium 12 or a calcutta. the line will be 20 or 30lb braid and yea i do like a sensitive tip but with some backbone to the rod. my brother and dad both have rods built by hillyers tackle out of niantic CT and they are really nice but i dont know the blank they use

do the rods have a line weight on them?
the ccalcutta is nice reel

SHOWTIME2 · 09-06-2008, 11:49 AM

have 2 custom rods on cape fear blanks, calcutta 400 te reels20lb power pro line,love em

reel-deal · 09-06-2008, 03:55 PM

i think the rods are rated 10-30lb. how long should the blank be if i want a 6 ft rod? i know the blank goes into the handle pretty far.

Capt Richie · 09-06-2008, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reel-deal

Hi, i am thinking of building a fluke rod, and was wondering what is a good fluke rod blank. we usually jig with a 4 oz. weight. i want the rod to be no more than 6 ft total.
thanks

Two blanks come to mind..Calstar Gf700XLH & the GUSA, SW70MH...Both great jigs blanks..I fish a SW70MH with spro jigs to 6oz no problems..I did cut the tip down...

paul708 · 09-06-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reel-deal

i think the rods are rated 10-30lb. how long should the blank be if i want a 6 ft rod? i know the blank goes into the handle pretty far.

the blank should be 6'..

there are a few "budget" blanks that are good
we sell them for about 25$
rated 12-25
there are a few muskie series blanks that may be good.
the lami has a few better blanks in the CGBT series

Taz575 · 09-08-2008, 05:06 AM

Reel-Deal, where in CT are you? I just started building rods as a side business. I'm in East Hampton, it's in the middle of the state. I just ordered up a Mudhole 15-30 Vertical jigging blank, 6' and a 7' graphite 15-25 I am going to trim down for fluke. I enjoy fluke rods and will help ya out! I used a 7' St Croix SC3 (avid) for my first, heavy power fast action. Another is around a 6'6" graphite. Let me know if you want to order a blank, I can save you some $$$ with my wholesalers discount

Capt Richie · 09-08-2008, 06:43 AM

Be careful with a budget blank & jigs..One wrong move & snap

09-05-2008, 07:07 PM	#1
reel-deal Weeekend Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CT Posts: 7 Credits: 711.4 Boat: 24' privateer Best Catch: 255lb YFT, 200lb bigeye	best fluke blank Hi, i am thinking of building a fluke rod, and was wondering what is a good fluke rod blank. we usually jig with a 4 oz. weight. i want the rod to be no more than 6 ft total. thanks

09-05-2008, 07:10 PM	#2
jazzrockskier I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 53 Credits: 1,360.8 Boat: "Seapup" AB Rib with Tohatsu 30 hp Home Port: Trailer Best Catch: Dorado in the Sea of Cortez Occupation: Fishing & working on the boat	what type of reel and line are you using? Do you like a lot of tip action/sensitivity and a stiff action towards the butt section? __________________ Jazzrockskier "Trained Professional" I try it at home all the time. Fair Winds & Tight Lines IGFA, RFA, Billfish Foundation

09-08-2008, 05:06 AM	#9
Taz575 My best friend has a 65 footer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 60 Credits: 784.1	Reel-Deal, where in CT are you? I just started building rods as a side business. I'm in East Hampton, it's in the middle of the state. I just ordered up a Mudhole 15-30 Vertical jigging blank, 6' and a 7' graphite 15-25 I am going to trim down for fluke. I enjoy fluke rods and will help ya out! I used a 7' St Croix SC3 (avid) for my first, heavy power fast action. Another is around a 6'6" graphite. Let me know if you want to order a blank, I can save you some $$$ with my wholesalers discount Last edited by Taz575; 09-08-2008 at 05:58 AM.

09-08-2008, 06:43 AM	#10
Capt Richie Cockpit Monkey In Training Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 37 Credits: 1,359.6	Be careful with a budget blank & jigs..One wrong move & snap __________________ Handcrafted fishing rods

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09-06-2008, 09:32 AM	#3
reel-deal Weeekend Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CT Posts: 7 Credits: 711.4 Boat: 24' privateer Best Catch: 255lb YFT, 200lb bigeye	i will prob. be using a small torium 12 or a calcutta. the line will be 20 or 30lb braid and yea i do like a sensitive tip but with some backbone to the rod. my brother and dad both have rods built by hillyers tackle out of niantic CT and they are really nice but i dont know the blank they use

09-06-2008, 11:49 AM	#5
SHOWTIME2 Guppy Breeder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: tuckerton nj Posts: 32 Credits: 898.9 Boat: pacemaker sf Home Port: cedar cove tuckerton nj Best Catch: not done yet Occupation: marine mech.	have 2 custom rods on cape fear blanks, calcutta 400 te reels20lb power pro line,love em

09-06-2008, 03:55 PM	#6
reel-deal Weeekend Warrior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CT Posts: 7 Credits: 711.4 Boat: 24' privateer Best Catch: 255lb YFT, 200lb bigeye	i think the rods are rated 10-30lb. how long should the blank be if i want a 6 ft rod? i know the blank goes into the handle pretty far.