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AT Viper 1085 or 1087
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:49 pm
by bigboyjames11
I'm going to build myself a rod to specifically throw size 12 and 14 Rapalas with a Quantum Smoke 50 with 20lb braid. Which blank would you buid with that technique in mind? Thanks James
Re: AT Viper 1085 or 1087
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:48 pm
by kblue
what is the weight of throw size 12 and 14 Rapalas?
how long the rod you want?
Re: AT Viper 1085 or 1087
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:35 pm
by bigboyjames11
3/4oz and 1 3/4oz. I'm wanting a 9ft rod. Light weight with backbone
Re: AT Viper 1085 or 1087
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 9:51 pm
by gators85
I wouldn't say the viper is the lightest blank out there. Backbone it has and its a great blank. If you can get your hands on a lamiglass, or the surf rocket blanks. Or spend the money on a phoenix. I had two 9ft cobia rods made with the surf rocket blanks and they were definitely light. I believe they were a sub division of lami