once again i cant get enough off this stuff... im on a budget and just getting started. i know i need to get a book and do some reading but any way... a couple of questions for you again sorry.... what is a good catalog to order form that is cheap....dont need anything expensive just right yet... i made me a wrapper /dryer today...... i am going to try to make some money at this..i know not a lot at first but fishing next to my daughter is my love... and to make a rod and catch monster fish on will be great accomplishment.... what would you recomend for a catfish pole that is pretty sturdy enough to yank in at least a 50#....7'-10' for the blank i cant find any one that make a decent cheap blank...... and one other question do they make a clear blank or see through.....i have a few ideas for something..... ok one more than ill lwt you guys get back to work...... for catfishing a 1 peoce or 2 peice what do you recomend?

I like the one peice rods for catfishing. St. Croix has some E-Glass blanks that are great and not to pricey. They are satin black and have great back bone and a fairly soft tip for casting bait. Lenghts are 7, 8 and 9'. I order mine through Karen at Bingham.

Steve French
Steve's Custom Rod & Tackle



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Two catalogs that come to mind are Mudhole and Cabela's Tacklecraft. Mudhole is probaly one of the biggest rodbuilding suppliers and has a very complete catalog in which they list some reasonably priced rod building kits that could be a handy learning tool for a beginning rod builder. I mention Cabela's not because they stock a large line of components but because they also list a variety of kits.

Andy Blake - Check out the Batson FORECAST Rod Blanks in the SWB-8'0"-xx Series. These SWB-Blanks are "E" Glass rods that are great performers at a bargain price (~$35 for the 8-Footers). ... The SWB-7'6"-xx Models are ~$25-30. And the SWB-7'0"-xx are ~$25. All the Forecast SWB-E-Glass Rod Blanks are Gloss Black, and have a 2-year Limited Warranty.

Go to the website for FS4U [www.fishsticks4u.com] and see for yourself. ... Call Robert Tignor (804) 746-9711 if you have any further questions about rod blanks or components.

FORECAST E-Glass SWB-Series [www.fishsticks4u.com] Probably the SWB-8'0"-xx in the MH / H / XH power is what you want. You don't say much about line-lure specifics, or how you fish, but this should get you in the ballpark, and set you in the right direction.

Batson can cover everything for such rod projects. You'll be able to build at least 3 Batson rods for every 2 rods of any other configuration of brands at the prices that Batson & Robert can offer. ... Good Luck, -Cliff Hall+++, Gainesville, FL-USA*****



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Andy,
I advise like Cliff H.Give Robert a call at Fishsticks4u he is a top guy and will answer all your questions and fill your needs. The service is some of the best you will find.