MHX Blanks

Sandy Kerr · 31/10/2020 at 20:04

I'm looking for a 10ft 6wt blank to build a rod for the boat. Not so easy to find CTS don't do one. Does anyone have experience of MHX blanks. I see mixed reviews.

Steven Kidd · 31/10/2020 at 21:43

No idea on this one.....but my current build is an 11ft 5wt , Bloke blank......looks real nice and has a proper through action, fairly mid-flex i'd say. worth a look for £60.

This will be my loch style boat rod for next year,

Steven

Sandy Nelson · 01/11/2020 at 09:02

I've had hit or miss with MHX
Much Prefer the Bloke blanks.
The XL50 blanks are excellent the new XGnP blanks are superb and great value too.
Micks a decent guy to deal with too and some of his kits make building easy.

Sandy

Hamish Young · 01/11/2020 at 10:15

The XL50 have been around for a while, and with good reason as they're good rods - and thus blanks

I have had the opportunity to play with a great many of the Bloke rods at BFCC events and other 'cast what you brought' events and if I'm honest I'd really like to try the 'loch style' XL50 10'6" #6wt...... which may suit you too Sandy (Kerr)

Sandy Kerr · 01/11/2020 at 14:16

Sandy Kerr indeed

Thanks for that. I'll have a look at Bloke blanks. Funny I had a friend recently bemoaning demise of the 10'6" Rod. Is XL 50 medium fast.? I'm always a bit nervous about "loch style" description. I'm not a fan of super fast rods . Had an XP and hated it. But don't like liquorice stick either.

Sandy Nelson · 01/11/2020 at 16:49

Don't be afraid of the Loch style , it's a lovely rod and a perfect companion in the boat.
I've made a few of the 5 wts and they are very highly thought of.
I only make fishing rods, not casting weapons these days so it's well worth a punt. You won't be disappointed

Sandy

James Laraway · 01/11/2020 at 17:41

I've owned a couple of xl50s. Id describe them as more medium than medium fast. Although Sandy and others who are more expert may correct me 🤣

Sandy Kerr · 01/11/2020 at 23:12

Thanks James. Hmm I find guideline Fario, which some folk love, too sloppy. Epic Carbon and Radian are speed I like. I won't use this rod much so looking for cheapish build.

Steven Kidd · 02/11/2020 at 21:54

Hi,
Not to hijack the post, but thought i'd put up some photos of the Bloke 'Loch Style' build, work in progress, getting better each build,

........Its all going on!,

James Laraway · 03/11/2020 at 13:49

very nice. I should really try a build myself....one day....