Thinking of building on the CTS Seamaster PE2-4 (30# outfit), but rather than the typical spinner, I'm considering building it as a casting model. Any compelling reasons not to? Anyone build on this blank? Would love to see it, and perhaps get your guide spacing specs... Was planning on pairing it with a Daiwa Lexa 400. TIA

Dennis,
Yes - that can/may be used with a conventional reel.
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Dumb newbie question: can I build on a sanded blank that is unpainted? Sorry this will be my third build and the last 2 were painted.

A graphite blank never needs finish to be serviceable, the is no environmental hazards that can harm is that wouldn't also take out a finished blank.

Contrary to what Spencer offered, ultimately, typical structural epoxies are not UV stable and degrade when exposed; how much depends on the chemistry of the epoxy. While some epoxy manufacturers claim to have UV filters in their epoxy, this is misleading; while the filters may afford UV protection to the underlying material (fabric), the actual surface of the epoxy is still exposed to UV. UV filters are simply that = filters; they rely on thickness to achieve protection of the underlying material but not its own surface. The only way to reduce or possibly eliminate UV degradation of a material, is to apply a SACRIFICIAL LAYER containing UV inhibitors. But still, the surface of the sacrificial layer is subject to the UV nonetheless.
So where does one stop? That is a valid question and the answer is up to each individual. If one desires as much UV protection as possible, coat the blank with something like PG. If one prefers a duller finish, build the rod on the bare blank. Are we splitting hairs? = undoubtedly; the weight of a coat of PG on a 7ft blank is less than 0.5g; noticing the difference in the rod would require splitting already split hairs.

Mark Talmo
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