Popping/casting Blank

[JRJBfishing]

I have a quick question.

I have been looking around, and have talked to several ppl about a blank for a offshore popping/casting rod. I'm looking for something around 7'6'' in length.

Most of what I have seen is in the $150 range. I saw where JAW's came out with a few blanks that are 7'6" in length and go from 30-150g all the way up to 500g. They were priced right around $75. My question is this: For the money, is there a better blank suited for my purpose, and if so, who carries it? Is something like an OTI worth the extra $60-70? I'm not looking to skimp, but without being able to pick each of them up and feel them, I just don't know how much better one is than the other, if at all.

Thanks!

JRJB

[paul708]

The OTI are nice,
2 pcs and have some good backbone.
priced about 100$

[andrew whitman]

also the jaws blanks are 1 piece. they are more yo yo jigging blanks. they are awesome but there are better blanks for popping than that. the oti 7'6 banks come in 50 and 70 pound line classes. both are awesome. Call Paul he will hook you up.