Looking ahead to a project for early next year...building a 7' panfish/crappie rod. Request is for a matte black blank with orange and white threadwork. I've seen several good examples of the thread colors in the photo pages, but I'm having trouble finding a blank in matte black, of all things. I'm sure I'll kick myself when I see the replies, but I'm going to ask anyway.

Thanks in advance for all answers!


-Scott

Try St Croix, maybe Lamiglass.

Bill - willierods.com

Look at the Rainshadow Popping blanks.

J.B.Hunt
Bowling Green, KY

Cabela's IM7 blanks are matte black and on sale presently

Check out Dan Craft
FRSIII7012 SIGNATURE III 7'0" 2PC 1WT MODERATE FAST ACTION FLY will be a real fun fight for panfish spinning rod Mudhole MHX has some ultralite 7 ft. trout panfish blanks my self I like using fly rod blanks for ultralites. I use AMTAK Black or green Matrix 2 wt fly blanks and add 12in. makes for a fon fight caught some hybrid sunfish I thought were bass at first. Batson 2 wt. fly blanks work well also but not matte black.

Mike
Mikes Custom Fly Rods

There aren't many blanks left in matte black. Here's the only thing I am aware of ... Lamiglas IM6 Competitor Spinning ... CS84-ML.

IF you move to a matte charcoal (dark gray) there will be a huge number of options available. IMO, the dark gray does work well with any color combination - however, it isn't as sharp a contrast as an actual matte black.

Jim -

Scott,

I am currently building a Batson IP840. It is rated for 4-6 lb line and 1/32-3/16 oz. 7' 1 piece moderate fast . I am going to use it primarily for small stream trout but it will see use this spring for gills on their beds. Matte clear finish so it would go well with your choice of colors.

just my .02
Vic

SCOTT...I WOULD HAVE TO SECOND VICTOR ON THE IP840...I HAVE BUILT QUIT A FEW OVER THE YEARS FOR CUSTOMERS AND THEY HAVE REALLY LIKED THEM...WE HAVE THEM IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP AT MIDWEST ROD AND REEL

Bill@midwestrodandreel.com
www.midwestrodandreel.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/13/2009 10:13PM by Bill Pulk-Midwest rod and reel.

Scott, I just picked up a rod kit from Mudhole, MHXSK-17. This kit builds on blank S841-MHX, which is a slate finish. But it is a very light 7' blank. It comes with a St Croix handle kit. Everything but the threads. 2-6 lb ultrelight. The whole kit was like about $63.00. I love the blank, can't wait to build it!
Batson has some excellent options also! Check out Midwest R&R to the left.
I know you wanted black, but this is not bad. I suppose you could paint it if you want, but I am not one to paint the blanks, I like them the color the come. JMO.
Kyle Robinson

Can't beat the Rainshadow IP line of Blanks.....Built many of them myself and was the first thing that came to mind {IP840} when I read the post

Greg, I am also going to pick up the IP840 for a panfish blank. Scott, this blank weighs only 1.11oz. Rated for 4 to 6 line test. This blank is a mod-fast ul blank. Midwest # is RB48. Bill or Al will spec it out for you.
Kyle Robinson

You might want to give teh guys at Swampland a call. The CastAway matte black is a great, durable finish. They have may have access to something they don't normally list.

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