EXC704 vs EXC724 | Lamiglas

Posted on: Tue, 02/03/2009 - 13:30

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EXC704 vs EXC724

I'm going to be building a new spinnerbait rod, and usually like a very soft tip (to feel the blades thump), extra fast action (for solid hoosets), and tons of backbone. I love my EXC724 for jigging and some other applications, but want a slightly softer tip, coupled with the same backbone and fast action of the EXC724, for the spinnerbaits.
I saw that the EXC704 is built off a popping blank rather than a mag bass blank. Does the EXC704 have the EXC724's backbone and a softer tip, or is it also a slower action? Stock blank or modified blank?
As an alternative, I've considered using an IMC784 blank and extending the butt to build a custom 7'0" spinnerbait rod.
Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts.
Keep up the great work at Lamiglas. Great rods! JB

Posted on: Wed, 02/04/2009 - 15:57 #1

Tag_Watson

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I own both the EXC704

I own both the EXC704 (formerly the EXC704P if I'm not mistaken) and the EXC724. The EXC704 does have a much softer tip than the EXC724 but features a very fast action and plenty of backbone for solid hooksets.

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Posted on: Wed, 02/04/2009 - 18:19 #2

JayBee

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Thank you, Tag_Watson. That

Thank you, Tag_Watson. That gets me going in the right direction. Is the EXC704 an unmodified LP844 blank? If so, I'll likely buy that blank and build a spinnerbait rod from that. Thx. JB