Q for custom rod builders

[a_big_red_1]

Hi, i am looking at getting a spinning rod built, 1-3kg...graphite... 6'4 to 6'8 ...main target is whiteing on 2kg crystal braid
the rod builder i have chose is away for 3-4 weeks ATM
my Q is.. what would be the blank of your choice?
i know rod builders will have different opinions,
any feed back would help me out heaps

thanx

Daz

[stuart]

A question back at you. Has your rod builder selected a blank a yet, if he is Worth his salt he should know what blank to get for you. I think asking for opinions is only going to confuse the hell out of you. As you said, every builder has their own idea on what works.

Stu

[a_big_red_1]

A question back at you. Has your rod builder selected a blank a yet, if he is Worth his salt he should know what blank to get for you. I think asking for opinions is only going to confuse the hell out of you. As you said, every builder has their own idea on what works.

Stu
as i have said.... the rod builder i chose is away ATM. i have not spoken to him as yet, he has built me a few rods in a few years as i love his work
so any feedback on a blank would be good Stu

Daz

[stuart]

If your looking at 6'4 or even 6'8 which seems extremly short for a dedicated whiteing rod. If thats the case then I would look at Snyderglass CR144, 4 wrap 2 peice.

Stu

[a_big_red_1]

thanx Stu, just had a look at the snyder site, did'nt realise it was related to this site :-/
you are right about the rod being to short ;) what do you think about a 7'4 - 7'6 ?

had a look at afew other sites,

also came across
Sage blanks
loomis blanks
and lamiglas blanks
i know the loomis is great, but never really had anything to do with the other 2

cheers
Daz

[stuart]

I personally wouldn't spend $$$$ just to catch whiting. The snyderglass blanks are fine and will do the job better than most. Try to aim for a lenght of 8 to 9ft this way you the hook up ratio will be far better than a shorter rod. Snyder also do a CR3126 bent tip which is a 3 wrap and absolutely deadly on whiteing. I have built many of these for whiteing specialists.

Stu

[a_big_red_1]

thanx Stu, when he gets back i will throw a few ideas his way

cheers
Daz

[Tony_l]

I agree with Stu, why spend big $$$ on a whiting rod.

[a_big_red_1]

hi Tony, alot of PPL might agree with that, but i fish for whiteing 4-5 times a week
i really dont mind spending $$$$ on great gear

cheers
Daz

[cammac]

Maybe samurai s001 #nice blank or the loomis gl2- sr720 model #only 6 ft thou - lovely blank. if your going to have a custom rod done u may as well us a half decent blank! :). maybe a live fibre if u can get blank only.?

cheers Cam :)

[a_big_red_1]

thanx Cam, have been looking at quite a few blanks now ;)

cheers
Daz

[AdamMcD]

I agree with stu on blank selection or even the straight tip version is good CR126 3W is all i use for whiting. It is the same blank as Gary Howard uses for his breambo 3W.

[Rodman]

I made a spin rod using a S001 7' Samauri.
The blank cost ABOUT $80
i HAVE A 1500 SPIN REEL WITH 3 KG BRAID AND IT IS A BEAUTY.

KEN

[stevos]

I am also wondering why your chasing an expensive custom built rod to chase whiting. Also curious why your after graphite - do you chase whiting with plastics?

I use a 7' snyder glass rod with a steel backed alvey and get outfished every time by my old man on his handline. He exclusively uses gulp worms (1st generation - cut up like bait no less) and picks the colour of his handline to match his mood from the arsenal that he keep in the boat.

Cheers,

Steve

[sid_fishes]

my question would be that if bream fisho,s spend a lot of dollars chasing bream, why cant a guy who targets whitting do the same without being questioned ??SID

[grave41]

I"ve got 3 -5 weight fly rod blanks 3 piece to build yet.Shoulb be awesome.
Graham
Especially at $30 each im8 graphite.

[ryansrods]

you should definatly have a look at the samuari soo1x 7' or 6'6

[roz]

A bit like asking a Toyota owner which is the best 4wd....

Seriously though, if chasing whiting is what you love most, go ahead and spend the $$$$, plenty of arguements for and against I suppose.

Firstly, I would disagree with anyone saying "just whiting", if that's your favourite species and it's what you love to do, spend the money to get the right rod for you... why not?? Sometimes it can be just as difficult to hook and land that elbow slapping whiting than a lot of other species.

Anyway here are my thoughts for your consideration.

I own and use snyderglass rods, I find them good general purpose rods, nothing wrong there.

I also build & use build Samurai & Hastings, two of my favourite brands... a little more expensive than snyder.

I would consider the more expensive blanks for their light weight and sensitivity. That's simply my opinion.

There are a few good outlets that sell many brands, it would certainly pay to go and have a play with what's on offer before deciding.

good luck with what ever you choose.

cheers roz.

[coelacanth]

I would buy a lamiglas straight from the shelf, why muck around getting a custom.Plenty of retailers in Australia.

[ryansrods]

im with sid i can not understand how and why people spend as much money as they do to catch a stinkin old bream id spend more money on a whiting outfit as they are better on the table

[Wahoo]

I would buy a lamiglas straight from the shelf, why muck around getting a custom.Plenty of retailers in Australia.


pulled out an old thread, its just like building a house, you can have a kitchen or you can have........ "A".......... kitchen, as for the rod, i went with Roz (thanks) and used a Hasting blank, works real well
now its time for a new one to be built.......anyone else want to tell me on how to spend MY $$$$$$$$ ::)



Daz

[coelacanth]

If you don't want an answer, don't ask the question I guess.
Have a chat with Simon at ozrods in Townsville or the boys at Tackle world Cairns ask them if they still have the rod I lent them.Pm me if you like.
GREAT FISHING IAN

[roz]

pulled out an old thread, its just like building a house, you can have a kitchen or you can have........ "A".......... kitchen, as for the rod, i went with Roz (thanks) and used a Hasting blank, works real well
now its time for a new one to be built.......anyone else want to tell me on how to spend MY $$$$$$$$ ::)



Daz

I'm brave!!! don't mind putting my head on the chopping block:o

What is the new weapon of mass destruction to be used for Daz???

r.

[Mark Fisher]

Custom Rod Builders build what the customer wants. If he/she wants a custom whiting rod then why not. In S.A the get mega huge whiting. Why not have a rod designed specifically for them. I would go for a 7' blank, I would go a Hastings UR70UL or a United UR70XL. Both full graphite blanks and perfect for 1-3kg. Superlight weight. I use the UR70XL with a IPS seat set up when in South Australia and it is superb.

Mark

[Wahoo]

I'm brave!!! don't mind putting my head on the chopping block:o

What is the new weapon of mass destruction to be used for Daz???

r.


G'day Roz

this was my thread to start off with, i went with the hastings Advantage ( i think) 1-2kg, fast action, but i think i should of went X-fast, great whiting rod and picked up a few small bream off the beach, thats all i use it for


Daz

[Wahoo]

I agree with Stu, why spend big $$$ on a whiting rod.


why not..............;)

[sid_fishes]

ther are lots of good blanks out, just as ther are lots of good rod builders. each has their own take on things, which is why they are custom rod builders. me i like everything hastings so far, but having said that i have 2 calstars to try out, 1 batsons blank. but thats just me , cheers guys ian