Are fly rod blanks?
Rod blank. Construction of a fly rod starts with the rod blank. The blank is a pole, typically graphite, that forms the core of the rod. Selection of the appropriate rod blank consists of choosing the weight, length, number of sections and action.
Does Thomas and Thomas sell blanks?
Optimal Blank Curing / OBC Thomas & Thomas knows that subtle changes to the curing process with these resins can make a big difference in performance, so we take the curing process for our rod blanks very seriously.
Does Scott Fly Rods sell blanks?
If you’re looking for a fly rod that’s different, unique, and personal, one built just for you, welcome to the Scott Custom Shop. If there’s a blank or component you can’t find on the Custom Shop website, please contact your Scott Custom Shop dealer or drop us a line.
Is rod building worth?
Building fishing rods is a productive way to spend winter evenings. A few hours of work will result in a rod better than anything you can buy off the rack. A few hours of work will result in a rod better than anything you can buy off the rack. …
How is a fly rod blank made?
Modern fishing rods are made using fiberglass or carbon fiber sheets. Coated with liquid plastic resin, the sheets are attached at one end of a steel rod called a mandrel. It is then coated with layers of various protective materials. The blank is buffed between each coating to give it a smooth finish.
What are rod blanks?
A fishing rod blank is the long flexible pole component of a fishing rod. Essentially, it is a fishing rod before the grips, handles, reel seats and guides are attached. It is the foundation of your fishing rod.
Where are Scott fly rod blanks made?
Montrose, Colorado
Scott fly rods range in price from $475-$995. They are hand crafted in Montrose, Colorado, and covered by Scott’s Unconditional Lifetime Warranty.
Does Scott sell blanks?
Does Scott offer one-of-a-kind blank design? We can only build custom rods on existing or discontinued blanks. We don’t offer unique blank design in custom shop.
Can you make money making fishing rods?
But if you really enjoy building and you are capable of making functional, attractive rods, you can probably make enough money to justify your activity. Many people sell rods to fund the component purchases for rods they build for themselves. You may also be able to use your profits to subsidize your fishing expenses.
Is rod building hard?
Is it difficult to build my own fishing rod? Not really. As long as you have the right tools and instruction almost anyone can build their own fishing rod. Just like most other things, you will develop more skill the more you do it.