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Iwannakeeper · 09-10-2004, 11:18 AM

Aside from going to M&D's. What is the cheapest place to find blanks on-line?

I know the fall run is starting. And I promised myself, I would only play around until winter, but I cannot wait any longer. I just gotta get started on my first rod.

I am going to M&Ds to pick up thread and supplies. I just want a cheap blank to play with, and a good blank to start on.

-IWK

fishaholic18 · 09-10-2004, 11:33 AM

Why not get the blanks at M&D's too?
Too much shipping costs on blanks when u order online.

Iwannakeeper · 09-10-2004, 12:40 PM

Good point - thanks Bob.

I was just trying to get some pricing ideas before I go.

I was checking mudhole, but no Batson's there.

-IWK

Iwannakeeper · 09-10-2004, 12:42 PM

Also MudHole doesn't have Lami

I am really trying for a Batson 1209 or a LAMI 1201

Any idea what these sticks run at M&Ds?

-IWK

fishaholic18 · 09-10-2004, 12:45 PM

http://www.capecodtackle.com/Merchan..._RODBLANKS_ALL

spence · 09-10-2004, 01:42 PM

In all honesty I would just go to M&D's and pay whatever Mike charges. His prices are always reasonable and you're supporting a great shop to boot.

-spence

Mike P · 09-10-2004, 02:17 PM

The shipping is gonna kill you if you order a 10' one piece blank online. Mike even has a problem shipping a made-up 9' rod (that's why the Batson SW series is so nice--the 9' blanks are actually 8'10" and the tip guide/butt cap still make the overall length under 108"

)

You aren't going to get a better deal on a 10' blank than you will at Mike's---especially when it might cost you more than he charges for a 1209 just to ship it.

Fungus · 09-10-2004, 03:19 PM

I will throw in another recommendation for Mike and M&D’s.

doyle007 · 09-10-2004, 04:21 PM

i just got a Batson 1087 from Mike at Cape Cod Tackle (M&D). besides being the cheapest place for the blank, the service was great. there was a online issue that happened, and Mike took care of it right away. i couldn't be happier. i was glad to pay for the shipping to southern NJ. i checked some other online places, and a few places within 2-3 hours drive (so that i could go pick it up), but Mike's price beat them, even with shipping.

he's a great guy to do business with, and i love his funny MA accent.

BEETLE · 09-11-2004, 05:25 AM

Stick to going to M+D's besides backing up whats already said, the information you get when you visit Mike is worth the ride.
I doubt you will beat his prices, you definately won't beat the service.

afterhours · 09-11-2004, 07:27 AM

bought my last few blanks and supplies from m & d, can't beat 'em. big plus -supporting local shop that carries everything we need!!!

maddog2020 · 09-11-2004, 05:08 PM

IWAK/Tim - listen to every one here: buy it from M&D's.

His prices are great for components and his blanks prices aren't too shabby either. He knows what you need and what you should do - just his knowledge is worth the trip !

Its busy during the season on weekends so it best to go during the day IMHO.

I popped in there a few times during the winter & spring and got all kinds of other gear as well. He has a big stash of blanks in his store - u will see when you go down!

It takes me about 1.25 hrs to get down there - I would go more often but time doesn't always allow me.

My daughter is signed up for gymnastics on Saturday in the middle of the day now so that is gonna mess up my fall fishing plans.....LOL.

If you need a "boat" blank for fishing cod or tuna I'll give you one and some other parts to start making one. I had them out for sale but no one wants it....lol. I have other stuff laying around as well that I'll never use.

Shoot me a pm.