I was looking for a blank to build the perfect chatterbait rod. This blank is IT!
I cut it down to 7' 2", and with the moderate fast action at first it felt really soft. But with the components I used, it is fantastic. Even with straight fluorocarbon, the feel through the blank is outstanding. I tried it with a Jackhammer and a 1/4oz Mini Max, and you can feel the thump of the blade on either of them. It cast both those just fine, and at the upper end, I was able to throw a 1oz swimbait on it and it did not feel overpowered at all. This blank has a lot of potential.