Doesn't sound very appealing. Although, depending on what the rod blank is built out of could make a world of difference. There are many quality blanks that are light weight, yet strong and durable. Your blank will determine to a large degree, how your rod will balance out.
I want to give every one an insight of what the customized rods I build are partly made of!
At Big Bite Custom Rod Building & Tackle I work towards making sure you know what you are going to get out of your rod blank. So let me go into detail on who are the best of the best and top names in the rod blank manufacturing game that I personally use to build rods on.....
My #1 favorite and the one I will go with many times is MHX......
MHX blanks are not available as a factory production rod. They are only available to custom rod builders. This exclusive access provides the custom rod builder with a lineup of blanks which are above and beyond what can be offered by mass production manufacturers. When using an MHX blank, custom rod builders can offer a truly custom rod without competition from a rod factory.
From their website they also add "Under a 7 point inspection system, blanks are checked for straightness, butt and tip diameter, weight & length - and are deflected to confirm correct power and blank action. This industry leading detailed inspection assures custom rod builders receive a blank which exceed their expectations."
To finish up about MHX.... "MHX is the culmination of decades of combined experience in rod blank manufacturing, custom rod building and fishing. Lead designers Todd Vivian, Bob McKamey and Scott Gimbert have created the ultimate custom rod building rod blank series. MHX Incorporates a series of advanced material and manufacturing techniques, application-specific designs and warranty innovations never before offered to the custom rod builders. The benchmark for quality and performance."
I personally absolutely love the MHX product line and in most builds will attempt to aim the angler in that direction.
My #2 favorite and a close match with MHX is Batson......Batson is an industry leader in blank design, it is their mission to build on our history of product innovation, high performance and value to their customer base. The Batson design team is comprised of some of the most experienced design engineers and fishermen ever assembled under one roof. The end result is a massive lineup of cutting edge, high performance blanks at affordable prices.
Batson not only manufacturers rod blanks, but also dips into other components of Fishing Rod making. From guides, reel seats to the ever strong and durable rod blanks they really are a powerhouse.
As you will see these are my top game changer rod blank manufacturers. I work and build on them the most and the quality is unprecedented by both. Most of the information I have taken and provided here is directly from each manufacturers website.
Please visit my website at www.BigBiteCustomRodBuildingAndTackle.com for more info on the rods I build or email at BigBiteCustomRods@gmail.com if you have any questions.
I am Blair and this is Big Bite Custom Rod Building & Tackle the blog.
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