Hey MikeP - Got a Blank Question

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Crafty Angler

Mike, I'm always humbled by that warehouse of knowledge between your ears - sheeesh

I dunno, it's sounding like the 136 3M is the way to go - what do you think about cutting it to say, 10'6"

Or should I try to locate an 1165 - or is that just the same blank?

If it was cut, tip or butt?

I'm thinking trimming the tip would stiffen it a little too much, no?



Omigod, I'm sounding like...well, whomever.

I'll gladly put you on an eel retainer for any future questions

Yeah, the 1165 and the 136 3M are the same blank. Not sure when Lami switched--mid 70s or so.

Red Top used to build their conventionals at 10'4" on the 1165/3M. They'd cut their "light" model from the butt only, their "heavy" from the tip only, and their "medium" 6" from each end.

If I was going to cut a 3M for a plug stick/spinning, I'd take it all off the butt. I might take some from each end for a conventional.

[Crafty Angler]

Thanks, Mike

[beeges]

Very impressive Mike P.

[Swimmer]

I had the 136 3m blank years ago and wow could that stick cast a 3 oz. plug, or anything else for that matter.