Breakaway blanks

[Mike P]

Check Hatteras Outfitters (URL www.hatterasoutfitters.com) Saltheart and John M give Tres and his rodbuilder, Wayne, glowing marks. That's good enough for me. They're a bit more expensive than Mike T, but if he doesn't have the blank, they're probably your next best shot.

Or, if you want, e-mail John R and maybe he can give you the phone number for Hatters Jack--I don't think they have a web site. They had a booth at the Mass Bass show in March. They build a beautiful rods and the show prices, at least, were fantastic. They have all of the blanks, or can get them for you.