Ok got the word the blanks have been shiped finally. Also sent me a decal kit for making my own. Don't know how that will work out but we shall see. Two rods to go and I will be on it. Went down today and got a razer knife and miter box to go with it. got all the componets just waiting. goiing to try the one ferrule where you put it inside the rod. bought a icefishing pole for that. Think I shall be done by the time I head for Salmon to chase the Big steelhead. Haven't come up with a color scheme yet but it will be ugly. Of that I am sure I am not good on colors.