I ordered a Mudhole Eglass special blank about a month ago thinkin it would work with a saint criox handle kit and boy was I wrong. This will be my 2nd rod build that isn't from a whole kit so yeah, I messed up. I figured that it will cost more to send it back and plus it was only 20 bucks. It is a 7 foot heavy fiberglass rod with mod fast action and I was wondering what you guys think I can do with this rod IF I can do anything at all. I was planning on making it a crankbait rod but I'm not sure anymore. If you have any ideas, could you help me with guide size, reel seat, and handle ideas? This rod is a monster, but I don't want it to go to waste. What do you all think??

Thanks for your time

Matt Strykul

I would keep it around, until you can decide what to do with it.  You never know when you will get the idea on a build, and could use it!  So many times, have I thrown something out, and decided I needed it a few days later... lol

Unless I missed something, you just need to measure it for a reel seat and order the correct size.  Cork or pre-formed grip, your choice...  they all have to be reamed to fit...  guides: I think hardloys for that blank is what I'd use, probably a double foot BNLG 12 or 10 and the rest fly guides- probably a BLG 8 bumper and then a BLG 7 and then about 6 or 7 BLG 6's.

For another $30 retail (or less) you could have a real nice crankbait rod.  If nothing else, you could have  a very functional rod that serves as a learning experience in fitting reel seats, cork and spiral wrapping.  

That is very true flechero. Thanks alot for the help

If you'll look for it, even a plain jane rod will teach you something new as you build it.    I find something new in every rod I build.