I am just getting into building and looking for the best prices on 1 piece 7' to 8' quality blanks? I will mainly be building spinning rods? Thanks for your help.

Mudhole.com

There's no one vendor that can be called the least expensive. It all depends on what you're ordering and how much of it. Some are higher on shipping than others when ordering small quantities and not all blanks are available everywhere. The best thing to do to drive down the cost is order in large quantity, as It costs a lot (each time) to ship that big honkin' tube. You'll find all the vendors to the left to be very competitive in their pricing.

Jason Cosby
Cos Rods

Like Jason said Prices won't vary much but not all vendors carry all brands. Today's blanks are pretty much all good quality but it all depends on what criteria that you are looking for in a particular blank.Quality is not always price related All of the vendors on the left carry quality products. A lot depends on the type of blanks. You need to be a lot more specific. Mudhole probably has the largest component /blank selection available. You might want to get a catalog from them as well as catalogs from various manufacturers/vendors to the left

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/21/2010 02:30AM by Mike Barkley.

It pays to shop around and take advantage of Close-Outs & Over-stock sales when you can.

I understand that someone new can be overwellmed and under-informed but fortunately, many of the Vendors in our craft really do excell in Cutomer Service. Take advantage of that as well and your shopping experiences will be less costly and more rewarding.

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

any of the sponsors on the left are the best place to go. each has there pros and cons. some have more selection than others, but none have every option out there. sometimes the hunt for "just the right components" can be fun and sometimes extremely frustrating. it is all part of the process in my book. i cannot say i have had bad service from any of them. the main reason to use someone to the left is they sponsor this board and allow all of us to have this forum.

Bryan I agree with all the others , the sponsors on the left are all great people to work with. Depending where you live shipping is a big factor along with quantity. If you have been a long time customer with a sponsor you can get special deals. If it were me I would find one closest to where you live and deal with them. Most sponsors can find what ever you want even if they do not cover it

Good Wraps Bob

I agree...from any of the cats on the left!

Bryan, It looks like you're in Tampa. It would be worth your while to stop in at Bridgemaster Tackle Shop on Highway 60 if you're in the Lake Wales area. You're also not that far from Mudhole, those folks are outstanding.

Ditto Bryan,

All the suppliers on the left have great deals at different times of the year. As with anything volume speaks volumes.

Tight lines,

JH