For others it has lately been all St. Croixs - SC4's, SC 5's and a bunch of their ice rods last winter. That said, on deck currently are Batsons, Shikari, Loomis', and more St. Croixs. And I couldn't resist the clearance sales of the Batsons and I have about 15 blanks waiting for the opportunity for me to make a rod or two for me! I hope they are as nice as everyone else seems to feel they are. Chuck Ungs

GUSA has always been a favorite, especially in th green color. For offshore grouper fishing I like a T80XH Gator Glass meat stick. Something cheap and I don't care if someone steps on it. But for inshore nothing seems to beat the GUSA (Hastings)

I am a HUGE fan of St. Croix but with that said. I have built many of the All Stars that I got from Andy and the Batson's are certainly a VERY nice blank for the price (thanks to Robert at Fish Sticks for all of the great help). I have only gotten one CTS so far and was VERY impressed (much like the SCV's- can't wait to see the bass line) but a friend decided he needed it more that I did so it now resides in his boat.

Tom

I build mostly fly rods...I like all the Batson products I have used and also love the Sevier Tiger eye blanks. There are so many good blanks out there it is hard to limit it though.