Blanks update as of 22.2.24, as we approach winter blackfish time, I’ve had a number of enquires re; blackfish rods and blanks.
This year I’ve built a few of each Snyder model for estuary blackfishing in 1 pc ready to go, various configurations as opposed to the standard eva & pipe seats. I will of course be getting a shipment of Gary Howard rods for winter to complement the Synder range.
A number of customers have enquired as to the blank’s markings and to the meaning of the letters and numbers. Generally speaking, the letters identify the taper of the blank, for example ‘CR’ Club Rod taper is slow, slow and soft taking time to load-up. Great for blackfishing, bream and whiting. At the other end of the spectrum is “FSU” Fast Surf Utility, fast taper, stiffer blank loads-up fast. Great for live baiting mainly for jewfish and snapper and lifting up rocks n break walls.
I hope this gives you a better general understanding and overview, my advice is don’t get too in the details of the blanks if your new to this, basically tell me the type of fishing you want to do and I’ll give you a selection of blanks fit for that purpose, then hold them in your hand and load it up and pick what feels good for you.
If your keen to build your own rod or want me to build it to your design and spec’s please see the list of a blanks below;
Snyder CR (Club Rod) 4126 (4 wrap 126inchs) 10ft 6’
Snyder CR (Club Rod) 4136 (4 wrap 136inchs) 11ft 4’
Snyder CR (Club Rod) 3145 (3 wrap 145inchs) 12ft 1’
Snyder CR (Club Rod) 3145C (3 wrap 145inchs) 12ft 1’
Snyder HHGT136 (Happy Hooker Gaiter Tail 136 inches) 11ft 4’
Snyder MB (Mag Bream) 136inchs 11ft 4’
C4108L
C4108XL
Snyder MT (Multi taper) 4144 (4 wrap 144inches) 12ft
Snyder MT (Multi taper) 6144 (6 wrap 144inches) 12ft
Kilwell FSU (Fast Surf Utility) 4120 (4wrap 120inchs) 10ft
Kilwell FSU 5120 (Fast Surf Utility) 5120 (5wrap 120inchs) 10ft
Kilwell FSU 4144 (Fast Surf Utility) 4144 (4wrap 144inchs) 12ft
Kilwell FSU 6144 (Fast Surf Utility) 6144 (6wrap 144inchs) 12ft
