Blank recommendation

[Hogsticker2]

I'm looking for a blank to use with 4/5 inch paddle tails, swimbait jig heads no heavier than a quarter ounce. Currently I'm using a Rainshadow Rx8 844 popping blank. I really like it and it handles these baits well. While it's not the most sensitive blank in the world, it's sensitive enough. With that said, I'd like something more sensitive. So I'm after a higher end blank. I want something that is a slowish fast, a little faster than my popping blank. I need it to have enough power for good hook sets. Rod will be used in mostly open water along rocky terrain for smallmouth.
So far I'm interested in the NFC IM Mb705. I believe these blanks are a little slower than the typical fast, but I'm not certain. I'd be open to St Croix options, though the rods I've fished are all a little fast for my taste, as well as any Point Blank options. Also wondering if the NFC IM SJ705 would have adequate power, and if it would be slower or faster than the mag bass. Also interested in the Phenix Umbx line, but again I think they may be too fast for me and not sure if it would be an upgrade in terms of sensitivity. I already have a K2 and love it.

[Tim Kelly]

The MHX fast is slightly less fast than a St Croix fast usually in my experience, so might be another option?

[Hogsticker2]

The MHX fast is slightly less fast than a St Croix fast usually in my experience, so might be another option?

Mhx high mod are good blanks, however I'm looking for something a little more responsive.

[stevenhatchy]

I have a Point Blank PB691 MXF. I use it for 1/8 to 3/8 jigheads and texas rigs. Super light, and super sensitive. The action might be a hair faster than what you want, but I have really been impressed with mine.

[Hogsticker2]

I have a Point Blank PB691 MXF. I use it for 1/8 to 3/8 jigheads and texas rigs. Super light, and super sensitive. The action might be a hair faster than what you want, but I have really been impressed with mine.

Is that the rod you're using in the YouTube video you posted? Looks like your bank fishing a pond in the video. If so, I really like the taper on that stick under load.

[fshn4lmt]

Rogue bb796 should be perfect.that is a blank I could not live without.it is 7ft9- but you could cut it down if you see fit.i would call it parabolic with a fast tip if that makes sense.it is lightweight,sensitive and loads up well.

[stevenhatchy]

I have a Point Blank PB691 MXF. I use it for 1/8 to 3/8 jigheads and texas rigs. Super light, and super sensitive. The action might be a hair faster than what you want, but I have really been impressed with mine.

Is that the rod you're using in the YouTube video you posted? Looks like your bank fishing a pond in the video. If so, I really like the taper on that stick under load.

That's the one! The more I've used it, the more I like it. Made a trip to the gulf in April and caught speckled trout and flounder on that rod and loved it.