Definitely discuss with Poppy. Another who will discuss is Bob Meiser. I am including a link to his blanks. But you might want to go to his home page. A lot of information that is great information. Also a website called Spey Claves. Lotta good there as well. I will be attinding the annual Spey Clave in San Francisco which will probably be in April. 3 day event....no charge to enter...free parking! Have you EVER heard of Free parking in San Francisco...grin
home = http://www.meiserflyrods.com/
blanks = http://www.meiserflyrods.com/rodblanks.php