Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

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Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

G.Loomis
50
32%
Shimano
3
2%
Daiwa
4
3%
St.Croix
42
27%
Kistler
13
8%
Powell
7
4%
Dobyns
38
24%
 
Total votes: 157
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by canalbrian1 » Tue Apr 12, 2011 12:32 pm

Gloomis for sure! The NRX rod pushes it head and shoulders above anyone. St. Croix would be a distant second!
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by BASSLAYER » Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:40 pm

Loomis NRX
Croix SCV

THe best there is no comparison out there, they all can imitate never duplicate.
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by harry chang » Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:18 am

I would have to Vote FORWARD for Phenix when the T46 blanks are finally made into factory rods. These are insane in weight and sensitivity. So far, the durability is also good. I boatfliped a 6.5 lber last week with the 7'1" heavy.
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by Johnny A » Wed Apr 13, 2011 7:25 am

zodiak311 wrote:
Pen3 wrote:Whoever makes blanks for Evergreen and since its not on there i won't vote.
x2! Was thinking the same thing.
Is 3 a crowd on this one?
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by Canuckbass » Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:25 pm

Who makes Loomis blanks nowadays as Gary Loomis is building for someone else?
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by dragon1 » Wed Apr 13, 2011 3:52 pm

Scary to think that some consider the original Evergreen made blanks even better than the OEM ones now! :shock:
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by btune » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:49 am

I think you need to define "best". To me that means best that I can build a rod with and that is a Croix SCV. They have the nano 3M resin same as Loomis but I can actually buy one! And best does not allways mean top of the line either. The good part is there are more good blanks out there now than I can even get my hands on, but I AM trying one blank at a time!
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by Boondock » Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:36 pm

Crazy people speak so highly of the scv blanks! Not impressed with my custom 7' med fast....

Anyways to the question I am going with phenix! North fork makes some sweet one also but I will save my $150-200 going with the phenix.
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by white03 » Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:50 pm

Wonder how many of these manufacturers of rods actually build their own blanks? I've always thought it was like TV's or washers...lotta brand names selling them but only a few actually manufacture them.... :?:
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by Pen3 » Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:40 pm

dragon1 wrote:Scary to think that some consider the original Evergreen made blanks even better than the OEM ones now! :shock:
Kaleido?
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by Pegasus » Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:57 am

bladerunner wrote:Don't yell at me for leaving someone out... these were the top 7 brands from the "Which is your favorite rod company?" poll on here. So you guys picked them - now I'm picking them apart. I'm now dissecting what it is about these specific brands that you love...
What about Falcon
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by Pegasus » Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:01 pm

bladerunner wrote:Don't yell at me for leaving someone out... these were the top 7 brands from the "Which is your favorite rod company?" poll on here. So you guys picked them - now I'm picking them apart. I'm now dissecting what it is about these specific brands that you love...

I don't know about that if you include Powell / Dobyns / Kistler then why not include Carrot stick same league
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by dragon1 » Sat Apr 23, 2011 2:23 pm

Pen3 wrote:Kaleido?
I believe so...maybe the Dark Lord can enlighten us on this? 8-)
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by MTBF » Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:35 am

The ART and IPC technology incooporated in the St Croix's makes them both light but strong...A fello St Croix pro who I know and trust has fished these rods for a number of years and is a awesome flipping and pitching fisherman who has flipped many many giants into the boat....words he told me " I have never broke a St Croix rod...ever"


Strong, Light, Sensitive, and god forbid I need to, there warranty is second to none.


St Croix get's my vote. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUyISoZQdjk
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Re: Which rod manufacturer uses the BEST blanks?

Post by white03 » Mon Apr 25, 2011 4:57 pm

can't go wrong with the SCV or Loomis. Even the older IMX are excellent rods, the newer NRX are outstanding! Just got a Cumulus that's sweet too and right alongside the Loomis. my 2 cents
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