HI all I need some help on a blank I am looking to make a live bait rod to be fished with minnows in a spinning blank .I am looking for a 7 ft. blank or so with a limber tip in a 2 pc. this rod will be used on trout, ring perch and bass I dont need anything to pricy Thanks for any help Dale

I would take a look at FishSticks4U a sponsor. The web site is pretty good.

Hope this helps.

rhr

I have just discovered Rainshadow blanks. I've built a few casting rods from inexpensive fly blanks and they work well.

For a TWO-Piece, 7-foot, LIMBER-tip Spinning rod,
to fish LIVE-MINNOWS for trout, ring perch & bass.
Not too pricey, ... consider: [www.fishsticks4u.com]

Batson RainShadow's Model #: ISP-84-2-F

Spin Multi-Purpose Blanks (IS / SP / ISP)
[www.fishsticks4u.com]

RainShadow “Spin” Multi-Purpose Blanks,
RX7-Graphite (43 million modulus)
ISP842F … Matte Clear … 7'0" … 2-piece …
6-10lb. … 1/16-5/16oz. … 0.350” … 4.5 / 64ths …
Mod-Fast … Lite … 1.45oz. … $54.00 – Add

RainShadow “Spin” Multi-Purpose Blanks,
RX7-Graphite (43 million modulus)
ISP842FG … Olive Green … 7'0" … 2-piece …
6-10lb. … 1/16-5/16oz. … 0.350” … 4.5 / 64ths …
Mod-Fast … Lite … 1.45oz. … $37.80 – Add
Listed on Close-Out at FishSticks4U.com (30% off $54).

Dale, if you can live with a ONE-PIECE Rod in a (6’6” or 7-ft) length, more options arise. These are rated (4-8) or (6-10)# Line, 1/16-5/16oz. Lures. Blank Wt. 1.5-2.0 oz.

ISB-78-0: RX7 MOD-FAST LITE $40
SB-78-0: RX6 MOD-FAST LITE $25

ISJ-78-1: RX7 FAST LITE $40
SJ-78-1: RX6 FAST LITE $30

SPG-78-1: E-GLASS MODERATE-action Xtra-Lite Power $9.20

Finish the project with some really nice Batson ForeCast Components: Y-frame, V-frame or Fly-frame single-foot guides; Reel Seats, Grips, etc.; and you’ll have a great rod at a great price from FS4U. Have fun. –Cliff Hall+++, Gainesville, FL-USA****

hello,Dale
i've just got done building 2 of the rainshadow isp842f blanks. and I along with the men i built them for were very pleassed!

hope this helps,
rick