Super User 5bass Posted November 27, 2006 Super User Posted November 27, 2006 Alpster,Reel Mech,flechero.......I know the obvious answers I'll get are Loomis and St Croix but what are some others really good ones to consider when getting rods built? Quote
Super User flechero Posted November 27, 2006 Super User Posted November 27, 2006 5BL, Depending on what kind of rod you want, there are LOTS of good blanks out there. I assume with the statement of: best bang for your buck that you are looking for value. I honestly feel like all the blanks I have built have been a good value... and depending on your application and budget, I wouldn't hesitate to buy any of the blanks on the list below. I have built on CTS T-series, All Star Ti, IM10 and IM6, Batson RX6 & RX7, St.Croix SCIII & SCV, Amtak. I haven't build a Shikari or Lamiglass but both are well thought of. I haven't built a Loomis blank either, but have owned enough of the rods (10+) to know the blanks pretty well. This is the right time to want a Shikari (they got bought and remaining blanks are 1/3 - 1/2 price, depending on suppliers) What are you looking to have built? (worm, jig, c-bait, etc.) There are too many choices out there to blindly make recommendations. Quote
Super User Alpster Posted November 27, 2006 Super User Posted November 27, 2006 Just as flechero has stated, they all make good blanks. Choosing a blank for a custom build is tough because there are so many out there. I would look for the fishing characteristics that I want rather than a paticular blank company. I think I understand your question and my answer is....Narrow your criteria to what you want to fish with (ex. 6' 6" med heavy, extra fast, etc.) and find almost any of the blanks that flechero listed in his post on sale and get the one that meets your specs. A bad build can screw up the finest rod blank and a middle of the road blank can become magic to fish with if it's built properly. JMHO PS I have recently built a couple of Lamiglas rods. I have one on the wrapper now and one waiting. I am very impressed with the quality. Mud Hole has them on sale for cheap, but not much of a selection. Hope this helps. Ronnie Quote
Guest zardon Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Flechero, I see where you mentioned the Batson (rainshadow) blanks. I was wondering what your opinions are on there blanks? I am thinking of building a crankbait rod for smallies on there CB66M rod its a Rx7 I think. Quote
Super User flechero Posted November 28, 2006 Super User Posted November 28, 2006 Flechero, I see where you mentioned the Batson (rainshadow) blanks. I was wondering what your opinions are on there blanks?I am thinking of building a crankbait rod for smallies on there CB66M rod its a Rx7 I think. Zardon, I've not used that specific blank but I can tell you that I wouldn't hesitate to try one. They have a good selection of popping blanks also, which make great crankbait rods. I have had to use their warranty once also- as good as ANY top name in this business, period. (the breakage was my buddy's fault, not Batson's but they gladly replaced it) Quote
Guest zardon Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Thanks Flechero, yeah i was also thinking about a popping blank too the IP842 or IP843 to be exact. Quote
Guest DavidGreen Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 I built on the 02 series US Cascade Composites made IP842 and IP843 RX7's, they made 2 great crankin sticks. I have also built on the newer more recent runs of the 8-17 lb, 1/4 -3/4 oz, RX7 IP 904's, the only problem I had with them is the little round black sticker on the blank "made in China".. Tight Wraps! Quote
Guest zardon Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 Thanks for the info ReelMech. I sent you a PM so I dont clutter this thread anymore Sorry for taking the thread off topic!! Quote
Super User flechero Posted November 29, 2006 Super User Posted November 29, 2006 ....the only problem I had with them is the little round black sticker on the blank "made in China"..Tight Wraps! ReelMech, Now, According to Batson, all the RX7+ and RX8+ blanks are made in the USA. (I don't know when that started though) Quote
TNBronzebackFan Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 Pretty much ditto what's already been said, but do take a look at the Lamiglas XMG50 stuff. Super light weight & incredibly sensitive, and the prices aren't bad either. Glenn Quote
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