Bdjr1 Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 What would u compare them too. Looking for some new rods, or what would u suggest for mid level spinning & casting rods. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted August 30, 2014 Super User Posted August 30, 2014 Can you be more specific? Quote
coak Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 ^x2......need at least what you want to throw and what weights Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted August 30, 2014 Super User Posted August 30, 2014 MHX doesn't make or sell rods. Quote
Bdjr1 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Posted August 30, 2014 1/16 - 1/4 oz plastics & jigs, frogs, chatter baits, crank baits Will have the rods made Quote
coak Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 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. Quote
Super User WRB Posted August 30, 2014 Super User Posted August 30, 2014 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 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted August 30, 2014 Super User Posted August 30, 2014 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. Quote
Bdjr1 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Posted September 1, 2014 Anyone else fishing the MHX Blanks Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 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. Quote
papajoe222 Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 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. Quote
dam0007 Posted September 2, 2014 Posted September 2, 2014 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. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 3, 2014 Super User Posted September 3, 2014 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. 1 Quote
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