Rod quandry

[SPAZ]

I thought the NFC posted their tips and butt measurements for their blanks? I found mine on the website. Secondly, Mattman did find some of the Phenix blanks underpowered as did I but the 715 seemed to be where it was supposed to. I don't like painted blanks so for me SC is out. I have K2 rods, had an HM rod and will have another one coming my way. My opinion.. you can't go wrong with either if you have all the data necessary to draw your own conclusions. Both blanks are more moderate-fast than fast but as I fish with them now I don't think it's a big deal with how I fish.

[smalliesteve]

Both blanks are more moderate-fast than fast

Both HM blanks that I listed or both NFC and K2?
I think you're saying both NFC and K2.

[smalliesteve]

I thought the NFC posted their tips and butt measurements for their blanks? I found mine on the website

you have to click on the blank model

[smalliesteve]

I just realized NFC is only about 35 miles from portland Oregon. I'm expecting a job offer from portland in the next couple days. One more reason to move to Oregon.

[Tokugawa]

I'll sully the waters...for the budget and applications you listed, I'd do this:

1. Get an MHX and cut it down to size for the topwater/jerk rod. I had a MB853 cut to 6'5". Latrobe33 had a 6'6" cut to 6'5". No need for an HM blank....cause you are going to fish contact baits with:
2. A Lami XMG50 LSJ862.

It fits in the budget with a little left over.

Done.

[falcon]

so far matt is 100% correct.

My personal opinion at this point is id take a NFC or SC any day over a phenix and if cost is a issue its very hard to beat a MHX blank. Phenix blanks are very hard to pinpoint a blank that suits your needs unless you can handle the blank. Their blanks vary greatly compared to their ratings