Matagi newest XUL swamp blank 6'8" 13 grams 2022

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02-18-2022, 09:24 PM
Cimalmotto

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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.
02-18-2022, 09:38 PM
DockShootinJack

Sounds like an interesting interesting build
02-21-2022, 10:44 PM
gunwhatgun

Do you order these blanks through Voodoo? I would love to build a blank like these one day.
02-22-2022, 12:19 AM
Cimalmotto

Yes. Casey at voodoo orders about once a month and no charge for shipping from japan, minimal from louisiana to you.
02-22-2022, 10:31 AM
gunwhatgun

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Originally Posted by Cimalmotto

Yes. Casey at voodoo orders about once a month and no charge for shipping from japan, minimal from louisiana to you.

Thank you
02-05-2023, 11:20 AM
dannypeoples

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Originally Posted by Cimalmotto

Yes. Casey at voodoo orders about once a month and no charge for shipping from japan, minimal from louisiana to you.

I have this blank coming in soon. Also, the 6’6” solid tip XUL which you have.

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02-05-2023, 03:00 PM
Cimalmotto

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.
02-09-2023, 01:41 AM
Cimalmotto

What reel seats/guides/tip tops are you using for those 2 builds? Thanks
02-09-2023, 06:14 AM
dannypeoples

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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02-09-2023, 07:35 AM
dannypeoples

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I am using the AT guides

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Guides and tip top are titanium with torzite rings.

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02-09-2023, 10:15 AM
Cimalmotto

For butt/fore/rear grips what are you using? The sea guide reel seats sure look nice. I used the ul fuji sk split grip that I think weighed 13 grams and no connecting tube.
02-09-2023, 10:53 AM
dannypeoples

I have a couple of options to consider for the grip. I could go without fore and rear grip using the SK2 reel seat. Only using Fuji WCS winding checking which I ordered in 7 mm. Will fill the gap between the winding check and blank using thread and finishing epoxy. I also have the option to use 2” Matagi inset, but I’m not sure right now if I will go that route with the SK2 reel seat.

If I use the Sea Guide reel seat I will make a fire and rear grip using cork rings. Will shape using the power wrapper and sandpaper. Will shape it more like a winding check than a fore and rear grip. So it’s going to be thin.

For the butt I have order Matagi butt caps. Will make the rear grip either out of cork or EVA. Also, might add some weight to it for balancing.

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02-09-2023, 11:07 AM
dannypeoples

How do you balance your builds? Mine typically turn out a little tip heavy (not by much though). I was checking the balance with my Presso Air AGS 5’10” XLU with the 21 Presso and it tilts more toward the butt. That works out well because I cast and retrieve the jig with the tip pointing up.

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02-10-2023, 07:10 PM
Cimalmotto

What do you think of blanks?
02-10-2023, 07:47 PM
dannypeoples

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What do you think of blanks?

Very thin!

TWA 662 XUL
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HM blank
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02-10-2023, 08:01 PM
Cimalmotto

Lightest blanks made. Will be nice to see finished product.
02-10-2023, 09:29 PM
dannypeoples

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Lightest blanks made. Will be nice to see finished product.

I will certainly post once done. Fishing has been terrible of late. The trout streams get stocked in Mar. So, I should have both ready sometime this month. Might not be able to get them to be as light as your builds, but aiming for under 50 grams.

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02-11-2023, 05:49 PM
Cimalmotto

The twa 662 solid tip seems a little whippy to me, is the HM tubular tip a stiffer rod?
02-11-2023, 05:55 PM
dannypeoples

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The twa 662 solid tip seems a little whippy to me, is the HM tubular tip a stiffer rod?

Yes, the solid tip one is a little whippy. Also, seen the same on several YouTube videos. Though the recovery is fast. Haven’t check the tubular tip blank. Will update once I do so. No YouTube videos on this blank.

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