I just wanted to drop a note and give an update, have had some questions. I have been working on improvements and taking advice from some great folks on here. The results are starting to show with these blanks, and I have been test casting, spigot inspecting and going back and forth making subtle changes for improvement, and the word has been getting out. To those that do not know my background, let’s just say I was born and raised on trout streams here in Pennsylvania.

The spring creek series blanks that I offer are now improved in quality for the price and are very competitive. The response by rod builders has been well received globally. The spigots are now lighter and hollow for better technical wt and performance. The two blanks in these pics are “Spring Creek” 7 foot 3 , 4wt 3 piece spigot ferrule(I also offer a 7 foot 6 5/6 wt). The other is a Native Brook 3 piece 6 footer 2/3 tip over butt. Both are sweet little rods.

The answers are as follows:

• Spigot Blanks are made for me by a well-respected overseas manufacturer and in conjunction by a fellow rod maker in Japan. He and I inspect the tapers, quality, and performance. As far as I know the spigot blanks are made for Mountain Brook.
  
• The tip over butt ferrules are made also by the same well respected glass manufacturer.
  
• The goal is to offer quality blue collar blanks at an affordable price for a great build, and most importantly (enjoyment, and to create great fishing memories)! I personally fish every blank taper I offer. No they are not bling blanks, but can be turned into whatever ya want, for an economical price.
  
• I enjoy the art of this craft like many other talented (very talented) builders on this site. I also craft a unique custom tube that I personally sketch and draw the images on with an old dip and ink pen. I have been fortunate to ship some of these all over the world.

Cheers and thanks!

http://www.mtnbrookrods.com

Well I'm impressed and even more so with your philosophy of offering solid performing rods and blanks at a very reasonable price. Keep it up and good luck! Jim

PS: That 7'6" 5/6 has my attention!

I built up one of your older brown blanks and its a fun little rod. 7'6" #4 and looks like the Rustic River blanks. Kudos to your good work.

Thanks guys! JD, glad your custom tube, and blanks got there safe and sound. Good Luck on the builds! Good to see ya on the FFR!
cheers
Mike