8' Bait stick question

**dbar** · Mar-17-2008, 07:05 PM

Ok heres the deal. I'm going to have SaltyDog rap me a rod. I want to go with an 8' rod, to put my MXJ loaded with 25# test on it. I have looked at seeker and calstar blanks. What would be the best 8' blank to pair this reel up with? I bought a Big 5 cheep 8' rod to see if I like 8'ers as Iam used to 7'ers. I like haveing the extra leverage so I'm going to have a nice one built, just would like to hear from you guys on what your 8' baits sticks are and how you like them.

The big 5 rod will still get used as a Hoe stick, for some of my buddy's that dont have any rods of there own.

**Rooster1264** · Mar-17-2008, 07:06 PM

800M

**Derfsondeck** · Mar-17-2008, 07:10 PM

6480 for #30.SS 270-H for #25.

**Mstonefish** · Mar-17-2008, 07:14 PM

800ML......................Bill is wrapping one for me right now, you are welcome to pull on it and see if you like the action. Perfect #25 stick

**Dos Locos** · Mar-17-2008, 07:40 PM

800XL if you like a fast action bait stick to 30#

**dbar** · Mar-17-2008, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Dos Locos

800XL if you like a fast action bait stick to 30#

Correct me if I'm wrong, fast action means that the tip will taper real quik. leaveing the most of the butt end without bend while the tip bends alot?

**YANK N CRANK #2** · Mar-17-2008, 08:04 PM

Calstar 800L or 270-8...

**yknot** · Mar-17-2008, 08:37 PM

270-8H Seeker or Calstar. Go to your local tackle store and pull on them and see which you like. I built mind with a Calstar blank but I actually like Seeker because they have a softer tip than Calstar.