I have built 10 forecast blanks ,5 2p and 5 3p . all have cast great even the 8 1/2 foot 4 wt. but i like the 9ft 4 wt the best. i made up the grip from rings,single foot guides, short wraps and varnish. sorry to hear about a bad one but have a w-----n that is a dog,,so it can happen.it cost more than 25 forecast blanks. lol..