Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

What would u compare them too. Looking for some new rods, or what would u suggest for mid level spinning & casting rods.

Posted

^x2......need at least what you want to throw and what weights

Posted

1/16 - 1/4 oz plastics & jigs, frogs, chatter baits, crank baits

Will have the rods made

Posted

1/16 - 1/4 oz plastics & jigs, frogs, chatter baits, crank baits

Will have the rods made

 

Your best bet may be to take your question over to the tacklemaking forum and see what some of those guys have to say.  They may be able to provide you some better insight. 

  • Super User
Posted

DVT is our site sponsor for custom rods and I use ALX custom rods. Custom rods are made from a mfr that you choose or the rod builder chooses based on your input and preferences.

1/16 to 1/4 oz lure weight relates to 2 power or ML to M, not a heavier blank. Spinning rods are usually moderate action, casting rods for jigs/ worms are fast action, lure weights 1/4 to 3/4,being 3 to 4 power or MH.

Dobyn's, Loomis, Lamiglas use power ratings in numbers, most others in letters.

Tom

  • Super User
Posted

Can't help with the blanks, but think you should be looking at a custom spinning rod for that weight range.  Some people can do those weights with a casting rod, but IMHO you need a lot of skill to go along with the right combination of rod and reel.  Personally I can handle 3/16 oz. real well, but 1/8 oz. poorly even on a rod designated with a 1/16 oz. low end rating.  There are plenty of spinning rods that will handle jigs and worms.  I own 3 myself tho none are custom.

Posted

MHX blanks are high quality and competitive with much more expensive alternatives. If you're working with a builder they should be guiding you through the component choice process. I'll be happy to work with you and quote a build, just email me some specifics. I just did a build for Road Warrior on an MHX HM and he also fishes Loomis and St Croix. I'm sure he would be glad to share his thoughts on how they all compare.

Posted

The only true comparison would be side by side with the same components. Differences in composition, taper, and action (a MH/fast from one company often differs to that of another). This is a quality line of blanks of which I have built both a casting and spinning rod from, however I have no other, similar builds with witch to compare them to. 

Posted

MHX blanks are high quality and competitive with much more expensive alternatives. If you're working with a builder they should be guiding you through the component choice process. I'll be happy to work with you and quote a build, just email me some specifics. I just did a build for Road Warrior on an MHX HM and he also fishes Loomis and St Croix. I'm sure he would be glad to share his thoughts on how they all compare.

Between ^, Siebert and Ron at Valley Tackle Idk whos easier to deal with lol.

 

The rod hes building me, I briefly discussed with you on one of my threads, is similar to RW's but with a few differences. Dealing with DVT he can point you in the right direction not only for the blank, but reelseat and handle layout and components and guide choice.

  • Super User
Posted

MHX blanks are high quality and competitive with much more expensive alternatives. If you're working with a builder they should be guiding you through the component choice process. I'll be happy to work with you and quote a build, just email me some specifics. I just did a build for Road Warrior on an MHX HM and he also fishes Loomis and St Croix. I'm sure he would be glad to share his thoughts on how they all compare.

 

The blank compares favorably with those used by G.Loomis in the GLX series in terms of sensitivity and recovery.  

However, the power rating is more in line with St. Croix Legend Elite series, somewhat firmer than a comparable

GLX. I rate all three a dead solid 10.

 

 

 

:fishing-026:

  • Like 1

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.


  • Outboard Engine

    Fishing lures

    fishing forum

    fishing forum

    fishing tackle

    fishing

    fishing

    fishing

    bass fish

    fish for bass





×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.