Schollmeier Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Any suggestions?I mostly shore fish so something longer and slower is desired. Preferably over 8' and 2 piece. No graphite musky sticks (I hate 'em for this purpose) - either glass or composite. Anybody ever build anything similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW AL Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Batson Rainshadow RDR100H 10 foot Heavy power Mod Action. You'll love this blank for flats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 If you have any questions about the rod blank mentioned above, give Al a call at Midwest Rod&Reel in Prior Lake, MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushing Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Not a lot of options for 2 piece 8ft blanks heavy enough for flats. I am building on a Gator Glass 7'6' 12-50lb fast action 1 piece blank right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schollmeier Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 Not a lot of options for 2 piece 8ft blanks heavy enough for flats. Yep - I've noticed... but it is always good to see if anybody knew any I didn't.The gator glass rod would probably be a great flathead rod - just not perfect for my needsAl - the RDR Heavy 10' is currently at the top of my list of possibilities. Your confidence in it just reaffirms my suspicion that it would work. I did build a salmon rod for a friend on the 8'6" Med this fall. You'll probably be hearing from me this week.Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 The 8'6 I have from Midwest makes a great Sturgeon/Channel Cat rod, but underpowered for Flat (although I've caught some nice ones on it).I would go with whatever Rushing suggests as he has put in the time shore fishing for flats and able to put them to the test on some big fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I know the blank Al from Midwest is talking about and it would fit the bill very well.Do yourself a favor and call Al. He does know his stuff. Al has been in the rod building business for quite some time.Al comes very qualified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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