NFC Blank for custom rod

When production rods are not enough, it's time to go custom. Come share your experiences building and/or ordering a custom rod and tell us if you'll ever go back to off the shelf.
Post Reply
FishBlock
Senior Angler
Senior Angler
Posts: 142
Joined: Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:24 pm

NFC Blank for custom rod

Post by FishBlock » Sun Nov 06, 2011 5:32 pm

hey guys, looking into building a custom rod. thinking about getting a NFC MB 665-1 (HM) blank. has anyone used or built on this blank before? thanks.
Top
Vince Borges
Elite Angler
Elite Angler
Posts: 346
Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:50 am

Re: NFC Blank for custom rod

Post by Vince Borges » Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:57 pm

Fishblock, you might want to post this question in the custom rod forum. There are a lot of great rod building inthusits on this sight that may be able to help you.
Phenix Rods : Pro Worms : TNT Baits : Blackwater
Top
User avatar
Mattman
TT Gear Crew
TT Gear Crew
Posts: 2914
Joined: Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:26 am
Location: Fergus Falls, MN - Otterods - Hand Crafted High Performance Fishing Rods
Contact:
Contact Mattman

Re: NFC Blank for custom rod

Post by Mattman » Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:54 pm

I've built about 8 to 10 of them. Great blank...if it fits your needs...
Matt Davis
Otterods-High performance fishing rods
Top
aqua71
Elite Angler
Elite Angler
Posts: 417
Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:34 am

Re: NFC Blank for custom rod

Post by aqua71 » Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:50 am

I've heard that NFC blanks are not true fast actions and tend to be more moderate. Can anyone confirm this?
Top
User avatar
Tokugawa
TT Moderator
TT Moderator
Posts: 4965
Joined: Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:41 am
Location: NE Ohio

Re: NFC Blank for custom rod

Post by Tokugawa » Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:37 pm

FishBlock wrote:hey guys, looking into building a custom rod. thinking about getting a NFC MB 665-1 (HM) blank. has anyone used or built on this blank before? thanks.
Why that blank in particular?
Top
LamiLoomiland
Newbie Angler
Newbie Angler
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:21 am

Re: NFC Blank for custom rod

Post by LamiLoomiland » Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:25 pm

Make sure you check for straightness. I have heard this has been the issue around Woodland, WA where the blanks are made.
Top
FishBlock
Senior Angler
Senior Angler
Posts: 142
Joined: Sat Feb 26, 2011 12:24 pm

Re: NFC Blank for custom rod

Post by FishBlock » Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:09 am

The reason I would like to build on this blank is exactly what aqua71 mentioned, its not a true fast rod. I am wanting a more moderate/moderate-fast action rod.
Top
User avatar
RGMatt
Elite Angler
Elite Angler
Posts: 697
Joined: Sat May 19, 2007 6:30 pm
Location: SE PA; Delaware River

Re: NFC Blank for custom rod

Post by RGMatt » Sun Dec 04, 2011 6:53 am

FishBlock wrote:The reason I would like to build on this blank is exactly what aqua71 mentioned, its not a true fast rod. I am wanting a more moderate/moderate-fast action rod.
Is that for just this particular blank or the NFC as a whole? Does this hold true for SM and IM as well or just the HM?

Right now I'm looking for a small/finesse spinnerbait rod for my buddy. (3/16-1/4 smaller profile, 90% of the time) He likes more of a mod fast action or a softer fast action for this. Any thoughts on the MB 664-1 .
Top
xyzman
Senior Angler
Senior Angler
Posts: 97
Joined: Sun Feb 27, 2011 12:49 pm

Re: NFC Blank for custom rod

Post by xyzman » Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:38 am

I have a NFC IM MB 644-1. I use it for small poppers, beetle spins, light duty frog, n my favorite 1/16oz wacky jig head with jackall crosstail shad. I have a px type r with 6lb fluro line. The rod feels crisp but has enough flex to cast well.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Custom Rods”