Rod blanks for a pack rod

[Big Arm]

I want to have a pack rod built for me and have found a builder near me in Montana. Does anyone know of a good blank for a pack rod for trout?

[CRD4Liberty]

We need more info, how long in the tube? Need a boomer for lakes or a stream rod? Shore or float tube/pontoon? How big are the trout and how heavy the current? There are Montana builders I know, where are you?

[Big Arm]

Mainly streams and small lakes. Something I can take on the motorcycle or hike in with. Trout. I live in Big Arm which is about 45 miles south of Kalispell.

[CRD4Liberty]

Sounds like a 3 piece 6 1/2 or 7 ft will work for you.
I'd get a hold Stan Grace, Helena, MT. gracestan1@bresnan.net.
406 443-0093. 3365 Tizer Dr, Helena, MT 59602.
If your looking for something special ask Stan about the CTS blanks out of New Zealand. I have built and own many 3 piece large trout rods built on these blanks for Alaskan monsters. I carry mine in the rig all the time for incidental steelhead or silver salmon stops on the rivers when I have a few moments. Some of the finest in the world, but the cost is no more than a mid price Loomis.
FishStick4U in Virginia is the distributor for the US and have lots of experience with the different blank series.
All the best to you and yours.

[orchemo]

Good info as I am also looking

[StickFish]

Stan is a nice guy and does some really nice work. Over on Rod building I think there is a rod and reel that he and Putter co-conspired on for DocSki. Stan did the reel seat and handles out of Mountain Junpier I believe - saw the rod in the works last year at the rod building workshop - fine stuff for sure.

[Karry Batson]

I have a few sugestion but I guess I'm a bit bias on this LOL.I finally found some time to check out this forum so Hi to All! Are we talking spining rods here?

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