casting/spin blanks?

[fishermen fred]

hey all just wondering what is the difference between a blank labeled casting or spin? and there fore is there any real reason you wouldnt want to build spin rod on a casting blank or vice versa

[sandyd]

I am not sure what the difference is but I am interested to know.
I have one blank that was classed as a cast and have all intentions of using it as a spinner and I did ask the manufactor if this was ok and they did say yes. Good question

[RFARREN]

no difference imo
spin is usually longer than casting

[Horse]

I was under the impression that the difference was in the taper with the casting ones being slower to suit overhead reels and the spin ones for threadlines

[RFARREN]

u can get both in various tapers
the tapers are usually to suit the type of fishing

[fishermen fred]

cheers all

[HOTRODS]

as mentioed yes you can build both rods on both blanks...

if they come ex factroy labeled spin then the design process for that blank has focused on spinning / threadline use and has been designed for that...likewise with a Ex factory blank labeled CAST it normally has a bit more cloth in the butt section so the butt stay firmer when built up as a baitcaster / overhead rod.