Thanks, guys. Good suggestions. I actually contacted RodGeeks and asked if they had some broken blanks that they were just going to throw out and if so, could I have them. $10 for shipping and I have about 8 varying sized pieces of blanks. I've been practicing. I'll try the suggestions.
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I've built MHX (MudHole), TFO, St. Croix and RodGeeks. I've actually built several fly rods (spinning, as well) with blanks from RodGeeks. You can get the standard blank color or have them come in 1-3 colors for extra $$. I typically get a 1 color and a typical 9' 7 wt. rod is $112 for the blank and an additional $15 for the color. My Dad and I have floated/waded the Green River up in Wyomi
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Hey guys. Glad to be part of the forum. I've been looking for something like this for a while now, hoping on learning quite a bit from you all. I took a rod building class 4? years ago, in San Diego with MudHole. Good 2 day class and since then I've built several rods. Many for myself and some friends and I've even sold a few (?!?). I build mostly fly rods, ultra light and light weight
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Hello, new to the forums, and only a few years experience in rod building. I've built several ultra light and light weight spinning rods with both Microwave and conventional guides. I have 2 6' ultra light rods, one with Microwave and one with conventional (Fuji guides, I think). Each rod set up with a 1/4 ounce egg sinker, about a 3' leader and a small bait ball, the Microwave rod casts easil
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