Thanks, I was happy when I got that blank, I didn't realize it was that expensive, I have seen china blanks as low as 25-50 $ advertised at the fred hall show, but yeah, these are better. I am probably going to keep it then because it would be like getting a great custom rod for 1/2 the price and I really don't do that good at selling stuff, I am way better at buying, (aint it the truth?) Happy fishing and this fall it looks like a project for someone , until then I will start nosing around at custom rod builders and what all is involved etc. but it will just be a slow process because I am busy doing my old rods still getting them in the water, THANKS for having a reply, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!