8'6 blank advice

skansand · Jul-03-2009, 08:56 PM

got my last/first blank and it wasnt at all what i wanted......even though it said extra fast action it was super flimsy.... still i wrapped it and its fun but i miss alot of bites ....

Now I need help choosing my next blank... im looking for something jig style 8'6 , graphite , extra stiff for throwing swimbaits on 20ib ....

thanks for any advice, peace

pier-aficionado · Jul-03-2009, 08:59 PM

check out GUSA 85 mag, mega mag and monster mag. All depends on what weight you plan on casting. Those are just my favorites, but there are endless possibilities of which I am sure many will chime in about.

graya · Jul-03-2009, 09:08 PM

PSW867ML
8'6"PSW868MH8'6"
I would look into the Phenix models above great to throw plastics on 20 pound line the GUSA 85 mag is also a good choice.

screaming_spool · Jul-03-2009, 10:39 PM

pac bay 1087 or 1088 cut 6" from butt

BOILER · Jul-03-2009, 11:15 PM

Check out a Loomis bb965. It is pretty tip stiff and is rated 17-40 but is a really good 20lb stick but it's only 8'. Also check out Calstar 850m, might be a little much for 20 but you want stiff.

flamekeeper · Jul-04-2009, 12:36 AM

The USA B85MegaMag is one nice blank for casting Hvy stuff.
Rainshadow 7'10" ISWB946 25/45 and the 947 25/60 are nice too.

UnReel · Jul-04-2009, 10:28 AM

PSW868