I have several fishing rods that are partially finished along with some blanks. Handles installed but no guides or maybe a couple of guides. Some are MudHole house brand but I also have some Loomis rods. I also have guides, tip tops and thread. A really nice collection of good quality stuff. The problem is my wife has some health issues and I work a lot of hours and honestly, have kind of lost interest in building rods as I approach 70 years old (I have been building rods since I was a teenager). I would like to sell the lot to someone who is maybe starting out or has more time on their hands than me. I really do not want the hassle of selling one here or there if I can help it. I am not trying to make money on the deal but do not want to lose a lot of money either. (This is not a "fire sale".) So, if there is anyone out there who potentially is a serious buyer and would give me a fair price, I can catalog everything I have and send you the list, or post in the buy/sell tab. And if there is a better way to do this, let me know (other than @#$%&, Craig's List, or local swap meets). Thanks guys!

Bruce

Bruce,
Sorry, I cannot help you, but others on this site may be able to. Good luck!

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

Hey Bruce,

I'm starting to get into Rod Building and might be interested- How many rods are we talking about? If it's more than 5 or 10 I might not be too interested (don't have the room in my apartment right now, unfortunately) but if you get me a list of it I'd love to look into what you have! Thank you!



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Bruce, Unhide your email or send me the info so I can peek at what you have. Thanks Dennis

Dennis J. Danku
(Sayreville,NJ)

Bruce, First off, I hope your wife gets better soon. If you can send me an email of what you have I will take a look. In the meantime, well wishes for your wife.

Bruce, I also might be interested. Where are you located (generally).
THANKS
Mike B

Also interested, jeffreyrennert@aol.com I'll say a prayer for your wife!!!

Thanks guys. I’ll put together a list and post. I live in the north west suburbs of Chicago. My email address is brucefrierdich@yahoo.com.

Hi, I am leaving the hobby after more than 50 years of building rods. I have a few blanks and some partially finished rods that I am hoping to sell. Here is the list. Please email me if anything interests you. I'd prefer to sell all to one person but will break them up if necessary. I am looking for a fair price. Thanks.
Bruce

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1) Mudhole 7’, 1 piece, spinning blank, brand new, #S842 – MHX. White
2) Mudhole 7’, 1 piece, spinning blank, brand new, #S842-MHX. Seafoam Green
3) Mudhole 7 ½’, 1 piece, spinning blank, brand new, #SJ903-MHX-M. Slate Gray
4) Mudhole 7 ½, 1 piece, spinning blank, cork handle and PacBay silver aluminum reel seat installed, 4 out of 7 Fuji concept spinning guides installed. # SJ902-MHX. Slate Gray.
5) Mudhole 7’, 1 piece, spinning blank 2 piece, cork handle and CRB reel seat installed. I don’t have model number or other details but as I recall this was a fast action, 3/8 – 3/4 oz lures. Slate Gray.
6) Mudhole 9’, 2 piece, spinning/trolling blank, brand new, #ST1084F-MHX-M. Slate Gray.
7) Loomis 7’, 1 piece, casting blank (cut down to 6 ½’), cork handle and standard Fuju casting reel seat installed. I bought this from a dealer who had bought a bunch of Loomis rod blanks when they stopped selling blanks. I don’t have model number or other details but as I recall this was a fast action, 1/4 - 3/4 oz lures. Slate Gray.
8) Loomis 7’, 1 piece, casting blank, cork handle and standard Fuju casting reel seat installed. Blue underwrap laid on. I bought this from a dealer who had bought a bunch of Loomis rod blanks when they stopped selling blanks. I don’t have details but as I recall this was a fast action, 3/8- 1 1/4 oz lures. Slate Gray.
9) St. Croix 7 ½’, 1 piece, spinning blank, cork handle and PacBay gun smoke aluminum reel seat installed, 3 out of 7 Fuji concept spinning guides installed. I don’t have model number or other details but as I recall this was a x-fast action, 1/8 – 1/2 oz lures. Slate Gray.
10) St Croix 8 1/2’, 2 piece, casting/trolling blank, brand new, #G86-H2. (Old new stock.) Slate Gray.
11) Fenwick 8’3”, 2 piece, HMG fly rod blank. Split cork handle and Fuji reel seat installed. I don’t have model number or other details but as I recall this was a 6 wt fly blank. I was going to build it as a spinning blank. Brown.
12) Fenwick 8’6”, 2 piece, HMG fly rod blank. Brand new. I don’t have model number or other details but as I recall this was a 6 wt. fly blank. Brown.
13) American Tackle Company Matrix Series, 2 piece, spinning rod blank. Brand new. #MA-SP7-2/4-10. Black.
14) OEM 6 ½’ spinning blank, 2 piece, cork handle and standard Fuji spinning reel seat installed. I don’t have model number or other details but as I recall this was a fast action, 1/8 – 1/2 oz lures. Slate gray.