Looking for a 8' 2 piece blank. Rod would be used in Florida. I will use it cruising the beach and also for cut/live bait.. 

 

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I will be hiring a builder soon for this. 

Both Mudhole and Batson (Revelation line) have fine 2 piece blanks, look them over.  Then see what your builder comes up with.  If he's really good, he will have good suggestions to meet your needs.

 

You need to decide what you want for power, lure weights, action, and some idea of what you're willing to spend for a blank.  And you need to communicate this to the builder.  With what you've told us, you may be getting into something that will disappoint.  Almost any 2 piece 8 foot blank could satisfy what you've stated.

   I think your best bet is to call customer service at Mudhole.com, Getbitoutdoors.com, Anglersworkshop.com, and any other blank seller.  They know what they have and can tell you quickly if they have anything.  They have many brands, hard to go through them all on the internet, but their customer service will know right away if they can help.   

Looked at Rainshadow blanks the other day..

 

The plethora of choices was mind boggling..

 

Thanks for the advice MickD..

 

 

Scneider Rods has an IP963 2 piece blank in the Hot Specials section for $60 bucks. Buy the rest there and your shipping will be cheaper and it will all go in the same tube.

4 hours ago, spoonplugger1 said:

Scneider Rods has an IP963 2 piece blank in the Hot Specials section for $60 bucks. Buy the rest there and your shipping will be cheaper and it will all go in the same tube.

   I can vouch for the IP963f (2-pc). I had it made into a casting rod (by Schneider) but it would make a dandy spinning rod also. It's rated 1/4 to 5/8 oz., and that is accurate. No underrating, no overrating. I'm very happy with mine.   jj