HI... i am going, to take atry at building my first spinning rod I own many types of spinning rods, from 7'6" to 10' the one thing i have notice with all of my rods is that theye all where made in china, the last rod i just purchased was a 7'6" from american rodsmith H3 Ti team redfish. wow this rod is ,well it feels like air.. did not say where it was made. so for my first rod i purchased a 8'6" batson,im hawaii and i dont own a boat soi fish off the reef so i need the lenght of the rods.and i am tierd of spennding 300.00 for somthing thats made in china or any place outside .. so im asking for help. to find the best rod blanks made in the united states, thank you........

LAmiglas, Seeker. Calstar, Seeker. THat's a start.

St Croix has a wide range of very good blanks made in the USA. Lamiglas as well as others also manufacture here but may carry some imported blanks along with their own. Others may have suggestions as well.

Stan Grace
Helena, MT
"Our best is none too good"

I think most loomis blanks area also USA produced, I could be wrong on that though.

I think most loomis blanks area also USA produced, I could be wrong on that though.

I was under the impression once taken over by Shimano they moved Offshore? Shimoomis or Loomano, not Loomis, lol.

All Rogues are made in White City Oregon.

These is one thing that Joseph brings up - I am wondering if the US manufacturers are or have already used this process. Many of the high end light weight bass production rods brought into this country are made using a different metholology of construction. The rods are not one piece construction They are utilizing the same back end units on many different power and action blanks which is resulting in a lower weight total build. They are actually saving money by using one rear unit consisting of of split grip, trim rings and seats on several diferent blanks. I believe some of the "joins" are under the butt guide and some are internal to the seat/foregrip - has anyone torn one of these things down to take a look see? Sure would make the build simpler if it would work -

Loomis continues to make blanks in Woodland, Wa. Others would be Seeker, Calstar, Talon, Rogue, Lamiglas, St. Croix, Steffen Brothers, Sage, some Orvis, some Powell, some Winston.

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THANK YOU.. guys this is realy great, i allso am learning , about modulus, rods that are made with a high modulus rate of graphite the higher modulus the lighter the blank do anyone know who has the best process in there blanks , from your rod building exspirience this would help me a great deal .

From what I understand, St. Croix has the best technology currently in the business in their Series IV and V blanks. I don't build on them, but I doubt you find many people that have that don't like them.

As far as High Mod graphite blanks many US companys have good ones. The exception would be Seeker who makes composite or all glass blanks only(Although the Super Seeker line could be considered a high modulus blank). Lamiglas, St Croix and Talon make some great high modulus blanks that I have tried, not sure about the other companys.

St.Croix, IMHO are the best that I have built off of. G-Loomis I have yet to be blown away with their blanks.

Steve Bro
(BroCo Custom Rods)

Hi Joseph,

The blanks that Lamiglas imports from China have a ISU prefix. The others are made in Washington.

You didn't mention which island you are on.

If you're on Oahu, you can get help from:
Charley's - small stock on hand
Roy's - orders as necessary
Brians - orders as necessary

Both Roy & Brian are waiting on newly developed rods for the Hawaii market. They were both instrumental in helping to design the new rods and blanks.

We displayed about 50 different Lamiglas rods and blanks at the Hawaii Ocean Expo that was held the previous weekend.

Don

Don Becker

Talon makes Ulua and Menpachi (Whipping) blanks for your market.

DO ,ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVICE WHERE I CAN PURCHACE ,THE BLANKS, WHERE DOYOU SHOP FOR ROD BLANKS, THIS WOULD HELP ME SO MUCH,WHERE ARE THE GREAT PRICES AND DEAL FOR CUSTOM ROD MAKERS....... THANKS!!!!!!!!

jJseph when you look to the left of the screen what do you see? There is a long list of sponsors of this board who sell blanks to rodbuilders. If it is not visible on your computer screen you need to check the settings on your browser settings.

thank you bill...i have ,and found some great deals.