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ericdimarzio
Post 02 Jul 2017, 08:36 • #1 
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Can anybody recommend some affordable, soft glass blanks or kits for a second build. Ideally i would like guides to be included but have options as to grip and reel seat. Thanks
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mdraft1
Post 02 Jul 2017, 08:40 • #2 
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Blue Halo makes a nice soft 3wt.
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boarmountain
Post 02 Jul 2017, 08:45 • #3 
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I offer a couple.
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carlz
Post 02 Jul 2017, 09:01 • #4 
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I really like the Proof components. They are a good value and the guides are second to none. Matt appears to have a component kit (grip, guides, reelseat) for blue halo blanks as well as for his own blanks. I don't see the blue halo blanks available on his site, but he has the component kits.

For the price, the proof blanks are nice, but the 7' 3wt I built is a very fast 3/4wt. It is a much more comfortable 5wt.
Here is my initial review. viewtopic.php?f=6&t=57757&p=277859
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ericdimarzio
Post 02 Jul 2017, 09:10 • #5 
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Thanks, i read that review and its why i wont just go with the proof blank. Still toying with this as i have spent a lot this summer and need to slow down. I just dont like the bstson i built and as a custom rod, there is no way i can sell it
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mdraft1
Post 02 Jul 2017, 11:55 • #6 
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Yea, my blanks would be a bit fast for what you are looking for. I do work pretty close with BH, so if you pick up one of their blanks I can put together a custom "kit" for you.
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dmiller328
Post 02 Jul 2017, 12:04 • #7 
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Lamiglas 843 made in USA direct from Lamiglas for $115 including shipping. Buy components from Proof while he has free ship for July 4th and great pricing/service to boot.
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picketpin52
Post 02 Jul 2017, 12:32 • #8 
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+1 for the lami 843. it is a true 3wt. nice slow full flexing 7' blank. sweet small stream glass at a great price. i built mine with an all cork seat and diamond knurled sliding bands, gudebrod antique gold finished with spar.
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The Glass Master
Post 02 Jul 2017, 16:17 • #9 
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Hello
You wont be disappointed by the Lamiglas + 2 .
Tight Lines And Lami Loops
Andy M
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dustdog12
Post 06 Jul 2017, 00:15 • #10 
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The Lami is a nice choice, a James Green NTS would be nice as well. It's what I use for my brookie fishing.
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