I have a Batson SPG blank (fiberglass) that has a bend that starts about 3" from the tip. I ran a straight edge along the blank and then measured the differance from the staright edge to the tip and had about 1/4 inch gap.

My thought was to build this as light downrigger rod with 12lb test. I would spiral wrap it, so should I have the bend point up or down (for strength)?

Or is the bend to much ? I could cut off the last few inches but I wanted to build a pair and only one came with a bend.

Any thoughts ?

I wouldn't cut it. Build with the straightest axis "up," or contact Batson for a replacement. I have little doubt they'll do whatever is necessary to make sure you're happy with your purchase.

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Glass blanks are tough. It will probably be OK.

A gentle curve or warp doesn't really bother me, but sudden crooks, particularly in graphite blanks, are not what I like to see.


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Thats alot of crook in a short distance, unless it happened in shipping that should have never left the factory, unless they sell seconds, which I am not sure if they do.

Thanks for the comment's. I think I will go ahead and build it and see what happens. At least if it breaks it won't be an overly costy experiment.