Eric_Kruger Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 so i have built quite a few fiberglass ice rods for some customers but cant make a good profit ordering the blanks at retail and would like to know if anyone can tell me where i could buy blanks at wholesale? i have three blanks that are sanded down to my design and it takes forever getting them perfect so i wanna see if i cant get a 100 or so from a wholesaler in my design? anybody know where the big names get there blanks from? i wanna start manufacturing rods due to the demand i am getting for them?EK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northlander Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 CHINA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishwater Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I would talk with the folks at JR's tackle. They could probably help you source blanks. I know they import rods for JMitchell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishinFreaks Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I would talk with the folks at JR's tackle. They could probably help you source blanks. I know they import rods for JMitchell. I would second that. I've talked with them about doing that very thing. They have all the hook ups you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Kruger Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 thanks guys i will give them a call!EK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Give Bill & Al a call at Midwest Rod & reel.One could also call Kris at Lake lady rods.I believe one of those two shops could get you the blanks or direct you elsewhere if they cannot help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Uran Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Bill and Al were a lot of help to me, Kris is VERY knowledgable and a great great help also. Contact him Here at his HSOforum!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmoon Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I've imported in the past, it's not that hard to do but you'll likely need to order 100 min. and finding a trustworthy compnay is the tricky part. See if you can find someone doing it and pay them some to be the middle man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Kruger Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 fullmoon- where can one find a trustworthy company? none of the above stated are able to get me blanks by the 100 if you have more info i would love to hear it!you can email me at [email protected] so we dont get into any trouble giving out info on the site if you want!EK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMickish Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Why not contact Thorne Bros? They have a line of USA built and China made blanks. I'm sure they have some reliable contact info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmoon Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I'll be in touch and we can toss some ideas around. I've had great luck with people in the US I've used and having them made to me specs. Either way the prices have been good to great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Kruger Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 thanks fullmoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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