The first was a G Loomis blank wrapped in silver and black, a little heavy for small trout, about perfect for finesse bass fishing, drop shot, senko's etc.
The second was a green rod with gold and pearl white wraps. Notice the Oakland sports themes?! It is also a spinning rod made for a little heavier line.
Now I am building one for my wife, another spinning rod, a slate colored Rainshadow blank. She wants baby blue and brown thread. Those are the new hot colors I guess. It will be a spinning rod for a 2000 to 3000 size reel with a split rear grip. It is their ISB722 blank 6 ft 1 piece rated for 8 to 14 lb line 1/4 to 5/8 oz lure weight with fast action medium power.
It is from their "spin bass multi-purpose" rod blanks collection.
"Rainshadow Spin Bass blanks have the built in lifting power and castability that demanding anglers ask for. They have the light overall feel, sensitivity and durability needed for the rigors of many demanding fishing situations."
Oh and made with "RX7 intermediate modulus (43 million) high strain rate graphite." Ohh Ahh...
Hey sounds good for under 40 bucks! See that's the advantage of building your own. I get a $150 rod for 1/3 the price plus a little labor. And I can match the guides to my reel, and make it look the way I want with my own thread colors.
Anyway I bought these rod blanks and supplies at the Rod Rack in Hayward. Just about the nicest people you could ever deal with. They answer all my dumb questions on how to do it, have the good books and dvd's that show you, and of course they have the supplies.
I have the cork already sized, I'll take some pictures and post more details when I glue on the cork and handle.
It is pretty cool to fish with your own rod, here's a little guy I caught at Clear Lake with my G Loomis.
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