Light Spin Stick

[RockHoppin]

Hi guys,

Was looking at building up a light 6kg spin stick to be used on the rocks for sambos, tailor, bonito, etc. Rod will be matched up with a stradic 4000/5000 & lure weight will be between 20-50grams (or thereabouts).

The Pac Comp BWS275-6kg is the blank I had in mind for this purpose. Has anyone built one of these up? Rod needs to be light enough to throw around for a few hours without breaking my back but also need something that will launch a 40gm lure a good way out.

Any alternatives?

Appreciate any feedback.

Cheers

Edited September 23, 2007 by RockHoppin

[camel]

G'day Rockhoppin

Have you had a chance to play with the blank?

I have the BWS275-4. I haven't finished making it yet so haven't fished it, but. I had the chance play with the whole range in my local store. I purchased the blank for the same reason and casting weights as you. The BWS275-6 felt an over kill for what I wanted (Spinning with 14lb braid,20- 50g ) so I went for the BWS275-4. The BWS275-4 feels as though it call easily fish 6kg. I know a fellow who said he fishes 20lb on his.

But if your not sure and can't get to play with them before ordering, the BWS275-6 would be a safe bet.

Cheers

Anthony

[RockHoppin]

The BWS275-6 felt an over kill for what I wanted

Thanks mate

I heard the same thing about the BWS275-8 so I decided to drop down to the 6!

Didnt get the chance to sample the blank on the weekend gone so I'll be doing just that this weekend. From all reports though, I think I found what I need.

Cheers

[gretsch]

Sounds like we need a "Rod Building" forum... I would be a keen contibutor. There are some fantastic international sites from which you can obtain all sorts of advice and knowledge.

What do you reckon?? Shall we approach Swordfisherman?

Edited September 26, 2007 by Ceph