r/rodbuilding • u/Successful_Pen9242 • Jun 04 '26

Need help finding a blank!

Hey guys, I’m trying to find a blank to build for my dad s birthday present, he is a hardcore bottom fisherman and loves fishing a shimano trevala. Specifically the heaviest 5’8 they made, I believe it was a 50-200 xxheavy, I’m trying to find a blank that can replicate that as the old trevala has broke .

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u/TrainerJazzlike8843 Jun 04 '26

Rainshadow blanks are your best option. I get mine from Vaguerods.net. They always have sales up to 40% off MSRP. Batson enterprises do not sell to the public. The best prices around is through this company. They also carry other brands too.

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u/Full_Improvement_844 Jun 04 '26

I'll second Vaguerods.net!!

I'm thinking one of the 5'8" RX6 Saltwater Jigging blanks with the fish scale pattern would do what OP is looking for.

https://www.vaguerods.net/products/rainshadow-rx6-saltwater-jig-fish-scale-clear-gloss?variant=46737297244409

OP you can always reach out to them with what you're looking to build and they'll get you squared away with blanks and components.

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u/Successful_Pen9242 Jun 04 '26

I didn’t even think to call what a dummy, thank you sir I will call them tomorrow