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Fishing Rod Blanks for Sale South Africa

What does fishing rod blanks mean?

A 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.

How do you pick a blank rod?

For some styles of bait fishing or trolling, glass rods may be easier on the budget and perform as well or better than a graphite rod. If you goal is to make a light and sensitive rod, go for graphite, if you are looking for durability and toughness, a composite or fiberglass blank is often the way to go.

Can I cut a fishing rod blanks in South Africa?

Yes, you can. As a rule of thumb, you can cut up to 6 inches off the butt of any 1-piece Rodgeeks blank without affecting the action of the blank. Say you like the action and power of our new 8-foot X-Comps, but want the rod to only be 7 feet 6 inches. You can get the 8-foot blank, cut six inches off the butt, and build the rod like normal.

While cutting from the butt is essentially harmless, you have to be more careful cutting from the tip because it’s easy to accidentally ruin the action. Bear in mind, avoid cutting the tip of any carbon fiber blank.