{"product_id":"pack-pps66xxh-trolling","title":"Pack PPS66XXH Trolling","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShop review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe decided to make this blank pack because it's the blank Goulven uses for albacore tuna when trolling. It has proven itself. It has even landed small bluefin tuna and held a blue marlin for a few minutes. The big plus is its progressive action in the fight, which keeps albacore from coming off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 1.98 m blank and everything you need to build it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRodbuilders' Republic PPS 66 XXH blank, 1.98 m (6'6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 50 to 150 g (casting weight), line power: 30 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX-Fast action, one-piece tapered blank with a fiberglass tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank weight: 156 g, matte black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 20.32 mm at the butt and 3.2 mm at the tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild-it-yourself pack: blank, gimbal, butt, fore grip, reel seat, grip, finishing rings, 6 guides and a tip guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlbacore tuna with the paeta and dentex on slow trolling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA fairly light blank that keeps fish on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pps-66-xxh\"\u003ePPS 66 XXH blank\u003c\/a\u003e suits slow trolling. It can bring in fish up to around twenty kilos, even a bit more if you take your time. It has a nice progressive action in the fight, which helps avoid pulled hooks. Goulven uses it for \u003cstrong\u003ealbacore tuna\u003c\/strong\u003e with the paeta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also works for \u003cstrong\u003edentex\u003c\/strong\u003e on slow trolling, and amberjack is among the incidental catches this blank may end up bringing in. On the other hand, it is not a blank for big bluefin tuna. Beyond 30 kg, you will have to take your time and work the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/moulinet-trolling-shimano-tld-ii-a\"\u003eShimano TLD reel in size 30\u003c\/a\u003e suits it perfectly. If you are seriously going after albacore, bring 3 rods to maximize your chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA complete pack, with Fuji MC series guides with a size 16 tunnel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eblank build pack\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together the parts you need for a trolling rod. All that's left is wrapping and varnishing. Here is what comes inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 PPS 66 XXH blank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 RRAG gimbal (Inox Silver, 22)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Slick Butt (12, Slim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Tapered EXO EVA fore grip (20\/27, 15.8, EVA black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 AHD ALPS reel seat (Silver, 20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 XHW finishing ring (silver, 15.5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Series MC guides in size 16 and 1 Series MC guide in size 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Series MN SiC Polished tip guide (16-3(7.5))\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pmcsg\"\u003eSeries MC guides\u003c\/a\u003e are Fuji's latest guides, in stainless steel with SiC ceramic. They are light, but strong. Why size 16? To let a swivel, a snap or a roughly tied leader pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the guide spacing in centimeters, starting from the tip guide: 10 - 11.5 - 13 - 16 - 19 - 23. Small tip: painter's tape or drywall tape is enough to wedge the handle parts before gluing with epoxy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rodhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57326877868410,"sku":"Pack PPS66XXH Trolling","price":265.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/3000\/3004\/files\/PACK-VUE-1_aa0317c4-877c-4e06-83b4-a39941ad986b.png?v=1791470049","url":"https:\/\/rodhouse.com\/en\/products\/pps66xxh-trolling-blank-pack","provider":"Rodhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}