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Slabmaster II
Matagi newest XUL swamp blank 6'8" 13 grams 2022
Matagi's newest HM blanks with a tubular tip. i built a similar 6'6" blank at
35 grams but this blank is lighter, 2 inches longer, and has a more durable tubular tip vs the super carbon tip IMO. Funny to note about description of blank re: no warranty for breakage and is only for those with a titanium rod case and guaranteed to be the most sensitive rod. . But if you use the same components I did for my other rod + cut off 4 threads on reel seat (which r not needed) and leave rear grip off, the 6'8" rod would weigh 29 grams complete.
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Sounds like an interesting interesting build
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Trophy King II
Do you order these blanks through Voodoo? I would love to build a blank like these one day.
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Yes. Casey at voodoo orders about once a month and no charge for shipping from japan, minimal from louisiana to you.
Trophy King II
Thank youOriginally Posted by Cimalmotto
Trophy King
I have this blank coming in soon. Also, the 6’6” solid tip XUL which you have.
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Nice, I noticed on the 2023 catalog there is no longer the twa 6’6” solid tip and has been replaced with a 6’9” tubular tip at 14 grams though not as high modulus as the super blank you ordered.
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Trophy King
I am using the AT guides (same as you) and for the reel seats I need to decide between Fuji SK 2 and sea guide carbon reel seat (Seaguide air-K™ Woven Carbon Spinning Reel Seat AKSS). The former is approx 17 grams and the latter 23 grams. Leaning more toward the former.
Blanks arrive today.
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Trophy King
Guides and tip top are titanium with torzite rings.
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