I'm wondering if anybody out there has had blanks custom rolled for them. It's something I'm looking into as 95% of my business is musky rods and there just isn't much out there for musky blanks. Lamiglas and Batson both got out of the musky game last year and the options are severely limited.

I'd prefer to have it done by an American company. Can anyone offer me some insite/advice? I'm only looking to have two blank models made, a jerkbait rod and an all-purpose rod for bucktails and crankbaits.

PS. I have been attempting to talk to Lamiglas but their communication has been infrequent and vague.

thanks,
jeremy

Jeremy,
A local shop herein Minneapolis has St. Croix make rods for them.
They start with the stock St. Croix blank and have changes made just for them; including a custom color on the rod.

Top notch rods and the company makes money on them.

I believe that they buy something like 100-500 blanks at a time.

Talk to the guy at Hyrdra Fishing. Last I heard he was having a line of blanks made here in the USA and might be able to interact for you in having some made.

A lot will depend on the quantity that you wish to have made. Most companies will have a minimum number that they will make a special run for.

Can any of the sponsers weigh in on this number?

Call Alex at Hydra. He can help you. He works with a company in Arkansas.

Hi Jeremy
I had Blanks made before, it is usualy 100 per model. It can get pretty costly, Batson or MHX will make a blank for you but as I said minimum is around 100 { I had 20 models built for my specs).
Best Regards Mark Crouse

Just curious. When you say "have someone make a blank"....am I correct in assuming it must be someone they already have a mandrel for? Or are there some that will design a mandrel and lay up the fibers/layers and resins to your specs (without having to buy well over a 100 blanks).

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

Hydra for sure.

Jeremy -

Sent you an email. It definitely falls into our line of work. We have capabilities stateside that the import companies don't. We don't list a lot of details online because typically these type of requests require some exchange of information to make sure of the need.

Private Label Blanks: [hydrafishing.com]

Hydra Fishing, LLC

Online: [www.hydrafishing.com]
Facebook: [www.facebook.com]
Email: info@hydrafishing.com

Roger, I'm very familiar with Thorne Bros Predator blanks, I've built several rods on them and have been very impressed. However, their price point is on the extreme high end, they are by far the most expensive blanks out there (at least from a wholesale price point).

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who took the time to reply. I'm still open to any thoughts and suggestions anyone may have.

jeremy

If you can't find a Musky blank below - you can alter one to your liking. And they will do one, or any number of blanks if you wish.

This is from the CTS website. Not U.S. - but at least not the Orient.
Herb
Code Description Lure (g) (oz) Power Action
ES6600 6'6" 2-4lb 1pc 2-5g 1/16-1/8oz XX Light Ex Fast
ES6600-3 6'6" 2-4lb 3pc 2-5g 1/16-1/8oz XX Light Ex Fast
ES660 6'6" 3-6lb 1pc 3-8g 1/8-1/4oz XX Light Ex Fast
ES700 7'0" 3-6lb 1pc 3-8g 1/8-1/4oz XX Light Ex Fast
ES661 6'6" 4-8lb 1pc 4-9g 1/8-3/8oz Ex Light Ex Fast
ES662 6'6" 5-10lb 1pc 5-12g 1/8-1/2oz Light Ex Fast
ES663 6'6" 6-12lb 1pc 6-15g 1/4-1/2oz Medium-Light Ex Fast
ES703 7'0" 6-12lb 1pc 6-15g 1/4-1/2oz Medium-Light Ex Fast
ES664 6'6" 8-15lb 1pc 8-20g 1/4-3/4oz Medium Ex Fast
ES704 7'0" 8-15lb 1pc 8-20g 1/4-3/4oz Medium Ex Fast
ES565 5'6" 10-20lb 1pc 10-25g 3/8-1oz Med-Heavy Ex Fast
ES605 6'0" 10-20lb 1pc 10-25g 3/8-1oz Med-Heavy Ex Fast
ES665 6'6" 10-20lb 1pc 10-25g 3/8-1oz Med-Heavy Ex Fast
ES705 7'0" 10-20lb 1pc 10-25g 3/8-1oz Med-Heavy Ex Fast
ES566 5'6" 12-25lb 1pc 16-35g 5/8-1 1/4oz Heavy Ex Fast
ES606 6'0" 12-25lb 1pc 16-35g 5/8-1 1/4oz Heavy Ex Fast
ES666 6'6" 12-25lb 1pc 16-35g 5/8-1 1/4oz Heavy Ex Fast
ES706 7'0" 12-25lb 1pc 16-35g 5/8-1 1/4oz Heavy Ex Fast
ES567 5'6" 25-40lb 1pc 20-55g 3/4-2oz Ex Heavy Ex Fast
ES607 6'0" 25-40lb 1pc 20-55g 3/4-2oz Ex Heavy Ex Fast
ES667 6'6" 25-40lb 1pc 20-55g 3/4-2oz Ex Heavy Ex Fast

Herb,

Thanks for taking the time to list CTS's info for me but those blanks aren't even close to what I'm looking for. I need rods in the 9' range capable of throwing baits that weigh 1/2 a pound or more.

thanks,
jeremy

Jeremy,
The following can be made in a 9'0" length - or any length you wish.

Jigging blank
Line Weight Lure Weight
10-15kg / 20-30lb 85-200g - 3 - 7 1/2oz
15-24kg / 30-50lb 140-330g - 5 - 12oz
24-37kg / 50-80lb 230-460g - 8 - 16oz
37-45kg / 80-100lb 250-550g - 9 - 20oz

Popping blank
15kg / 30lb
60-90g - 2 - 3 1/4oz
18kg / 40lb
75-120g – 2 5/8 – 4 1/4oz
24kg / 50lb 100-150g – 3 5/8 - 5 1/2oz
37kg / 80lb 130-200g – 4 1/2 - 7oz

Spin
15kg / 30lb
60-90g - 2 - 3 1/4oz
18kg / 40lb
75-120g – 2 5/8 – 4 1/4oz
24kg / 50lb 100-150g – 3 5/8 - 5 1/2oz
37kg / 80lb 130-200g – 4 1/2 - 7oz

Herb

Herb, those a a little closer to what I'm looking for. Thanks!

jeremy

J,
Any of those can be bumped-up in power if you wish. But I think, from experience, those numbers are conservative.
Herb