Blanks

[bigdub]

Hey just finished my first rod build, built a 7' G. Loomis Ultralight and it turned out pretty awesome (didn't break when i hooked a fish LOL)!!! I was wondering, I have been looking at Rainshadow blanks for spinning rods due to the fact that I am looking for a cheaper blank, has anyone had any experience with these or have any suggestions for a cheaper, good quality spinning blank. I think I am now addicted, but don't want to necessarily break the bank!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for your time guys, I think you have a new convert to this awesome craft!!

[Danoinark]

I don't know about their spinning blanks but I have used Batson rainshawdow fly rod blanks and have found them to be excellent. My favorite 4wt is on a rainshawdown blank. I don't think you could go wrong. Another one you might look at is Tiger Eye blanks.

Dano

[grizwilson]

Do not know what price you are looking at but these are some of the last American made blanks from Flippin, AR. Larry Wegmann President of the MTFA in Springfield built a rod with these, and it was none less than awsome, I plan on building another this winter.

g

http://www.dorber.com/product.html

[Danoinark]

I can't believe I failed to mention Dorber.

I have a couple of rods made from their blanks. The best customer service ever. The first rod I ever built was a dorber blank. That is going to be your best bet. They are excellent about offering all kind of tips and also have hardware for them too. I would go with Dorber. Thanks Griz for mentioning them and kick starting my memory.

Dano

[DChance]

From builders in the Bass community, Rainshadows are a nice blank......very cost effective.