blank selection..

[blows]

Hey guys,
I'm looking at building another rod, and just wanting a little advice on blank choice. I'm looking at the samaruai premium range or the united composties/hastings range around the 1-3kg mark and would really appreciate some good advice on which model to choose.
Thanks

[HookMeUp]

Made a few rods using the 'Samurai' blanks.

They go hard for the buck.

Things you should firstly consider;

Are you willing to except the facts.

I mean, breaking the blank while joining the guides is something I could only refer to as being a *blank*

Have you made rods before?

Its best to know what you are doing.

Not saying that you shouldn't do it if its your first try.

I'm just saying practice before trial

PS: Watch for ceiling fans.

[Perky]

You could look at the north fork composite blanks. They have 2 in the UL range a 7' and 6'6".

[blows]

Originally Posted by HookMeUp

Made a few rods using the 'Samurai' blanks.

They go hard for the buck.

Things you should firstly consider;

Are you willing to except the facts.

I mean, breaking the blank while joining the guides is something I could only refer to as being a *blank*

Have you made rods before?

Its best to know what you are doing.

Not saying that you shouldn't do it if its your first try.

I'm just saying practice before trial

PS: Watch for ceiling fans.

yeah I've built three rods, so I have a general idea, but still need to learn a real lot. And I've also built on the Samurai blanks, the light premium snapper one, it's come up really nicely, just waiting 'til Monday to give it a work out
And thanks Perky I'll take a look, are they the ones by Gary Loomis ?
Thanks for the advice.

[thefunkychicken]

Gday.

I've built on a few of the Samurai blanks before and have been very happy with the action provided.

North Fork are very good, as are St Croix, United Composites and Sabre.

Cheers.

[Perky]

They are indeed.

[splashy]

The S842-2MHX is a cracker of a blank, and at the price it can't be beat. I have an S842-2IMX and they firsh virtually identical.... the entire MHX range is worth a look.
The St Croix is the SCIII and the SCIV are also superior blanks. I have also heard some great things about the Phenix range - just waiting for the Oz distributer to get the latest order in and I will go and have a play.....

[johnh]

I've just built a BR203 which is 2-6lb.I purchased it at my local tackle shop. But I've brought the guides and handle kit from Mudhole USA anhd saved quite a few dollars. Whatever blank you choose ensure you get the recipe from Frogleys for that particular blank.
The BR203 was the second Samurai that I built and I'm extremely happy with their blanks.

[blows]

Thanks for the advice everyone. Splashy I'm looking very seriously at these MHX blanks..