Just FYI - Bought blank, guides, twine, glue and cork handle from Mud Hole.com. Spent $200.00 and 2 days building my rod. First day out I caught a 3lb bass and the rod broke in half. Complete junk! I called the company and they said it broke because I tied the guides on to tight, what? This doesn’t make any sense. Buyer beware this is garbage rod building stuff! Stay away!