Don't want to highjack the thread but I have been looking for a blank to match to a stradic 5000 with 30lb braid for general nearshore/inlet fishing here in South Carolina. That means throwing artificials (under 2oz) to bull reds, cobia, jacks, etc. I will also occasionally live bait as well never more than 5oz of lead (90% of the time under 3 oz). I want something that is lite enough to match the reel but still plenty of power. I am considering two blanks C2SW76HF or XC73. I am having a hard figuring out which on to go with. Which one would you recommend? If I held them both what would I notice? When would prefer the XC over the C2SW?
Thanks
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