Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr (Post 317236)

LOL, This AJ was it for last week, but I will put one up later for this week.

Originally Posted by SoCalEDC (Post 317250)

Nice jack there!

Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr (Post 317220)

I have very limited fishing time on Bull reds, and when I did, it was 36-inch Reds with a bait caster and 20lb test. That said, the RCKJB 700-250 is probably a little too heavy, unless you are in a situation where you need the heavier line ratings to stop the fish from cutting you off. I use mine to yank big Amberjacks off the wrecks. It just so happens, I caught this one on it today. The rod is on the left side of the photo.

Originally Posted by shughes (Post 317487)

appreciate the insights. i have a RCKJB 700-112 blank on the way. Actually got a RCLB70L in last week but just think the action is going to be too fast. Even if I cut the RCLB down a bit the fulcrum point is still to far up rod for my tastes. I concur with you on the having the bend point closer to mid rod to make it easier on back and prolonged fight. I do have a RCLB70XL that I like but that one bends down farther due to lighter action.

Originally Posted by shughes (Post 318073)

For what its worth the 700-112 may bend farther then you think compared to the XL. Will attach a couple comparison pics. I built out the XL and L and prefer XL as well. Was trying to find something between the two blanks. Im thinking of rotating out my L to dock use and kind of wish I had not butt cut now. May go back and extend the rear length in future. Curious what type of reels are folks using on their RCLBs. I am using the Alps size 20 reel seats and was wondering if the smaller Fathom size 12 would fit without any wobble on the seat.