Rod blank for DR Rod

[Evenweight]

I would like to build a Down rigger rod. Anyone have any sugestions for a blank?

Richard

 

[Sitkaspruce]

I have heard some good things about the Rainshadow blank.

Check out these sites
http://www.batsonenterprises.com/
www.ifish.net and go to the rod building section
http://www.gloomis.com/

Do a search on some rod building sites as there is lots of infor there.

SS

 

[Dogbreath]

Everything on this page will do the trick http://anglersworkshop.com/search.aspx?qry=downrigger

I like the fibreglas blanks from Fenwick, Yes they're a tad heavier than grafite but since it's in the holder most of the time that doesn't really matter.

Fibreglas takes more of a beating than Grafite and on a boat that's important.

 

[Kildonan]

Hey Richard, did you check out Andy Sneddon's site? He may be able to offer some good suggestions. He's out in Saanichton as I understand it.

http://www.rodbuildersupplies.com/

Jim.

 

[Dogbreath]

Andy is very helpful and can get anything you need if he doesn't already have it.