Quote Originally Posted by skeetbum View Post
It’s a rabbit hole Jack, but kept in perspective it’s a fun hobby. I built some when I was half my age, very utilitarian, but I was getting good blanks from a shop in Orlando. TJ Stallings from TTI Blakemore's dad, that goes back a minute. I was buying Lamiglas blanks for $5 and using Fuji slip on grips. Super simple. But when you find a blank that does exactly what you want, you smile every time you pick it up. Holler if I can help or you need support to talk you out of it.
I built a med heavy spinning rod for flounder years ago. It was a pleasure to use. Now it takes the occasional catfish. Thanks. It may be a summer thing when it is too hot to fish