130-unlimited class Rod Builds?

[chumtini]

I'm looking at my next project to help pass the cold NE winter months along. It's a build for 130s primarily for GBFT, #6 bent butts for 0 degree (vertical) swivel holders, rollers, 200# over 200+ braid/dacron backing, etc. My boat has swivels in the back corners and a pair of outboards. I could use some suggestions to help get things started.

What are folks using for blanks? Eye balling the SS-CTSF63XXXX. Or should these be E-glass?

How long are the finished rods? I've heard of "long bendy" rods. How long is "long" and how "bendy"?

Any thoughts/comments/suggestions are usually appreciated

[paul708]

standard is usually OAL appox 7'4".
we usually measure and fit the boats we build for.

there are a few blanks seeker, calstar, for topend stuff
a e-glass is usually used.
IGFA blanks are nice.
there are 80,130 and 180
26 or bigger tips are used.
depending on how big a fish you target.

there are some softer action blanks.

i havent used the SS for this.

here is a topend ...whos is this

[armbreakerrods]

Let's not forget Gatorglass,now currently Black Magic.I picked up 50 some odd blanks from Gatorglass before they switched over.These are fantastic blanks with more power and strength than your standard E glass and I feel match right up there with the very best. I like the 130's and the Unlimited's because they are not at all broomsticks in comparison to others.

[chumtini]

Now we're getting somewhere.

130-class rods for BFT