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looking for a blue spinning blank
Posted by:
Michael Hackney
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Date: April 11, 2005 09:57AM
Hello all, I would like to build a 2 piece 6 to 7 ft light to medium light spinning rod for my son's Cub Scout graduation. I'd like to keep the blank price below $50US. I have designed a weave pattern of the Cub Scout logo and his Pack and Den #s to weave on the butt and an Arrow of Light weave for the ferrule wrap. I would like to do this on a blue blank since the Cub Scout colors are blue & yellow. I've looked high and low and have yet to find the blank. Any suggestions?
regards, Michael Re: looking for a blue spinning blank
Posted by:
Jay Lindholm
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Date: April 11, 2005 10:44AM
The only blue spinning blanks that I've been able to find is a light blue St Croix SCIV or V, I can't remember which off hand. But at around $100 per blank it's well above what you want to spend anyway. (Sage makes a gorgeous blue fly blank in their Xi2 line, really pricey) Forecast used to make a blue spinning blank, 2003 models if I remember right, I see that Schnieders Rod shop has some closeout 2003's. Give them a call and see if they have any blue blanks left. They are easy to work with and very helpful. I've built a few Forecast spinning rods and they are a pretty decent blank for the price. They are a little soft for my tastes, but should work well for a younger angler.
Jay Re: looking for a blue spinning blank
Posted by:
Ron Beagles
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Date: April 11, 2005 10:45AM
I have some 8 foot powder blue glass blanks. they are one piece and would require cutting down and installation of a ferrule. I suggest using a featherwieght ferrule - which can be found at @#$%& under Rod Building and repair, lots of those go unbid on constantly.
price for the blank is $25.00 plus shipping. let me know one way or the other please. hope this helps. Re: looking for a blue spinning blank
Posted by:
Chuck McIntyre
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Date: April 11, 2005 11:14AM
Check out Neal's Fishing Products,a board sponsor. His link is on the right. Last week he had some blue Forecast blanks at 2 for $25 or so. He typically sells them at $15-$16 each. Re: looking for a blue spinning blank
Posted by:
Jay Lancaster
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Date: April 11, 2005 01:02PM
For the specific blue you're looking for I suggest purchasing the blank that matches all the other criteria you require EXCEPT for the color. Don't even worry about what color the blank is...buy it & paint it. This way you get exactly what color you want...well as long as you find the paint in the color you want which really shouldn't be a problem. Painting a blank is just another way of making your rod truely custom. Your son will love it!
Jay Re: looking for a blue spinning blank
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: April 11, 2005 01:12PM
Michael,
Get a Forecast fly blank. They are the perfect blue to match a blue and gold scout pattern. Use cobalt blue thread and NCP yellow with color preserver over both for a perfect match. The Forecast fly blanks are dark blue and BEAUTIFUL. Get the 9' 6 wt 4 pc ($38) and drop the butt section. It works out to a 6'9" 3 pc that is a great panfish and trout rod. I used to have the 9' 6 wt 4 pc fly blank until the butt piece broke below the ferrule. I stripped the middle two sections and re-wrapped as a spinning rod. It is now my go to light power trout rod. It would be great as a scout camp rod since it breaks down small (~30"). If you want to go a little more power (like a 1/8 - 3/8 spinning blank) get the 7 or 8 wt blank and do the same. Thanks, Rick Re: looking for a blue spinning blank
Posted by:
Michael Hackney
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Date: April 11, 2005 01:17PM
Wow, thanks everyone. I have contacted the vendors mentioed via email and most certainly the forecast blue is what i am after. Using a 4 pice fly rod and dropping the butt section is a super idea and like you said, gets a more portable rod. And, the price is right too!
Very warm regards, Michael Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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