Question? Truline XR Blank

[fishcrazy]

Hey guys I have a question for any & all Truline experts, I recently picked up a Truline XR blank & I don`t know anything about it, never seen any posts on this blank, never fished one or talked to anybody who has. What can you guys tell me about it as far as line rating,etc. What string would you fish on this rod? The blank is 7ft & has pretty heavy wall, also I am looking for ideas on how I would want this blank wrapped, reel seat & hypalon or maybe go deckhand style with a cord or corktape handle. I like the deckhand style sticks, thats what most of mine are, but the way this blank will be wrapped depends on what I come up with for ratings. when I pulled on this blank it feels like every bit of a 40# stick, maybe more? Thanks for any & all ideas. Ed

[rodblder]

I've had several in the past, both 6.5 and 7' models. Mine were very heavy walled and could easily fish 50# or better line. I wrapped mine with Fugi sic turbo guides and aftco reel seats. Sold them and went to Calstar grafighter 765 models for less weight.

[whammy]

i bought one recently, its a nice 40-50# stick, kinda in between a d7 and a tnt