Don B.

i wish there were a dealer in ohio., or somewhat close to ohio. I hate buying without holding it in my hand first. I'll probably build something with the look, yet use the components i like.. That'll hafta due for now. Anyone know where i can get a matagi painted, fuji ACS seat? The catalogs and websites etc only show ECS.. but i know ACS is available because i've seen pics of a completed rod over on Tackletour that looked amazing. Or heck, it doesnt even have to be matagi.

Like the Dobyns Champion Extreme Rods. Carbon fiber visible under the reel seat, and extending about 6-8" up the blank after the reel seat. Is that carbon fiber wrap, carbon fiber tubes? or just woven when the blank is created? Does anyone know if the champion extreme blanks came from say... batson... or started out as like a Matrix blank? Just looking for any and all info I can find out as far as how to create that look. It looks clean... no foregrip, carbon fiber extending out from under an anodized winding check.....nice,,,,,

Just going to throw this in the mix, I'm surprised I haven't seen this yet. Seagar Invisx.....

lurecraft .. generic? definately not. They're right up there with the others.. lurecraft, barlows, m-f, the list goes on. buy with confidence from them. you might also visit tackleunderground forums. lots of good advice on those forums. I'm not sure if I understand what you were asking in your question. can you make a master out of clay, pour your mold material over it, and then remove the master from the mold when your done? using clay, your master isnt going to fair so well. you could always bake it tho to make it hard. good luck!