I am looking for 3 blanks that are 4’ 6” (54”) long that I can use to build spinning rods for my 3 youngest grandchildren. I have looked at all the suppliers on the side panel, and no one lists that size. The blanks had a size 5 tip, and a butt diameter of of .27. Action was medium to fast.

I had bought a couple of these blanks at Mudhole about 2 years ago. They were clearance or close outs in a tube by the door, and I bought 3.

I now have 2 more grandkids, and want to make the same for them. The rods turned out well, as I turned spinning seats, and a grip for them.

If you can recommend a place to buy, or have anything, I would appreciate it.

Thanks
Bert

I have built many of these for my own use and kids from E-glass blanks by cutting as much as two feet from the butt..they are very light and durable..

Janns Netcraft has 6" glass blanks that would be perfect.

Thanks for the input!

Are the fiberglass blanks very “whippy”? I have never built a fiberglass rod.

Are you using tubular or solid blanks?

Thanks
Bert

I bought 3 6 ft. Fiberglass blanks from Mudhole last year and cut them down o 5 ft. To make rods for my grand daughters for Christmas. They were casting rods with pistol grips for spin cast reels. They worked out good.

no, not whippy at all especially after being cut back to 41/2 feet..you,ll think it,s a carbon rod..lol.

I know they are a foot longer, but the IS561L that Mud Hole sells in the CRB color series of blanks is a fun little rod. I have one that I built for my wife and one I built for my son. Both are spiral wrapped casting rods meant to pair with little Zebco 11 reels. They make for a great little rod that will handle the transition from bobber fishing to throwing small jigs, inline spinners, and other small lures that catch a lot of fish.

Another one that I built for my daughter is on a little 5' glass blank from Rainshadow, I think it was the SPG600. Its a real whippy rod that is fund with little bluegills. I don't think they make it anymore, but the 601 might be a little closer to what you are looking for.