Blog
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St. Croix and RODgeeks, Explained
Many rod builders were surprised to learn that St. Croix was cutting way back on their blank offerings, choosing to continue producing only a selection of their most popular SCV models. Here are four key things to know. -
Five Tips for Starting a Custom Rod Building Business
Many custom rod makers start as hobbyists then convert their hobby into a business. Here are some things to consider if you are thinking about rod building as a business. -
RODgeeks on The Fisherman's Journal Podcast
Listen to RODgeeks President Bob Penicka be a guest on The Fisherman's Journal Podcast. It's a great discussion about RODgeeks history, rod building, and fishing rods in general. -
Advantages of Composite Blanks
A composite blank is made from a combination of carbon fiber prepregs and fiberglass prepregs -
How To Read RODgeeks Model Numbers
Knowing how to read our model numbers helps you be a smarter and more efficient shopper. -
A Guide to Reel Seat Sizes
Understanding reel seat sizing can be tricky, so here’s a guide to the reel seats that RODgeeks offers. -
Frequently Asked Questions
RODgeeks is always working to help educate our customers about our blanks and rod building in general. In that spirit, here are some of the frequently asked questions we get... -
RODgeeks - Suggested Guide Size and Spacing Chart
We have received many requests for recommended guide spacing on our blanks so we now provide this information. We respect that you may have your own preferences for guide size and spacing. If so, our recommendations will serve as a good starting point. Many builders will tape the guides to a blank before wrapping them, then run a line through them and bend the blank to make sure that the spacing meets their approval. This is a practice we recommend.
