Andy007

I've fished them with hair and skirted jigs, with and without trailers, trailers that are short and long, slim or bulky. It all changes how the chatterbait reacts. I've caught fish on every setup and not sure if one setup stands out? Just different! Some days different is good. Its easy to get wrapped up in thinking that a particular bait can only look or be fished one way. give it a try and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

I use Fuji BLAG size 5 on most of my builds and cut thin strips of tape to hold them in place. But I'm going to try this wrapping over then sliding the guide back into place, almost sounds to simple?

I have read on the CCS and agree that's probably the best comparison. I was guessing the specs meant more than power rating. Knowing they're different blanks I'm hoping for them to have similar power.

I have a MH mag taper MHX rod I built a few years ago and like the blank. Was going to try a comparable Rainshadow blank, the spec's are similar but the blank power on the MHX is MH vs M on the Rainshadow blanks? Should I go by rod power or spec's to compare blanks from different companies? MB843MHX 7'0 10-17 1/4-3/4 .590 5.0 2.45 IMMC72M 7'2 10-17 1/4-3/4 .530 5.5 2.5 REVC72M 7'2 10-17 1/4-3/4 .522 5.0 2.84

Has anybody handled both the rainshadow and Busido? The spec's are pretty similar, I'm wondering if one is noticeably faster or lighter at the tip?

Wanting to build a light jig blank for pan fish and bass. Throw from 1/32 to 1/8 light wire jig heads with short tubes and grubs or bucktail type baits.I have a 6' UL from Rainshadow and ST Croix, both blanks work but are a bit light and pretty whippy with little backbone. I have seen the Bushido SJ72/4-8 mentioned a few times on the forums and a few other blanks with the similar specs like Rainshadow REVS72L-SB or MHX S842-MHX. Is there any other blanks I should through into the mix? Looking for a light, fast and sensitive blank. Please share experiences and thoughts on differences on these blanks! Thanks Andy Here's the post from Bass Resoure

With the help from members on these forums and advice from the Batson Company I selected the REVS610MLXF blank for my last winter build. I made a casting rod with a spiral layout, nothing fancy just a functional rod. Loaded it with 10# braid and 90% of the time it had a 1/8 oz Texas rig with various types and weights of plastics. With that ¼ to ½ oz weight baits it casts perfect, tried casting a ¾+ oz bait and that made the rod real soft. I fish a lot of tall cabbage and had plenty of backbone for a good hook set. The sensitivity is great and when fishing the rod it feels really light and bites from weeds is easily read. Bottom line is I built this rod for light texas rigs and plain finesse jigs and it preforms at or above what I hoped for! Great forums and thank for your help!

My son was home over the 4th and we went to catch a few, and coming from a background of using only spinning gear wanted to try my casting rod Texas rigged with 1/8 sinker. WE tightened the spool tension knob and told him don't whip it and start slow. His first cast where short 10-15' or so and worked on his thumb. Loosened tension knob little by little and within a short time was getting more than enough distance and landing fish. A couple hours went by and never did get a birds nest just some loose line occasionally. The reel he was using had 10# braid , Heaver line maybe easier to manage but not necessary. Tighten brakes, start slow and train that thumb. Good luck!

I purchased a refurbished Lew's and looked and preformed like new. Also bought several used reels off EBay, but expect them to need a good cleaning and maybe a new pawl. After that they function as they should, deals can be had but you have to include cleaning and possible parts when buying used. And like stated before watch the seller's reputation.

I fish a lot of t-rigged stick baits and some days bass just destroy them. If they aren't torn in half I bite off on 1/2" or so and rerig. After they destroy that put them on backwards. After a good bite using stick bait I'll lots of 1/2" pieces on the floor. Fish don't care if they're shorter, backwards or have tears!

My 2 pieces of advise Keep the brakes on the tight side and loosen with time, while your thumb learns. Google removing birdsnest and watch a couple videos. I tried the one you pull out what line you can then put your thumb on spool with pressure and turn handle couple times then pull line out again. Repeat if necessary, supper quick, simple and no digging and picking. Good luck!

Thanks for the help.....the code worked!

Is this the code? I just tried it on some ammo and it said the code was invalid.

I would put an lure on and try casting. I've used a rod rated 1/4-3/4 for 2oz baits, worked ok just had to slow down and change casting style a bit. not ideal but still catches fish! Good Luck!

The first rod I built (12-14 year ago)I was going to use the cheapest blank I could find for practice, but the rod builder that got me started suggested to build the rod I wanted with a mid price blank. I wanted an ultra light jig rod for panfish, and I built that rod with a mid priced blank. 10+ years later that is still my goto rod when jigging for panfish. You can buy a 60-70 buck blank, add some components and have a nice usable rod for many years! Not saying that starting with budget blanks is wrong, I'm just giving another option. An when it comes to rod building the options become endless! And as suggest before Mudhole has many video's to help and free ship over $99. Good luck and if you have questions there are some very talented builders in the rod building forums!