the problem they have with selling blanks is that people were getting away with building them for a lot less than the ridiculous prices they want for their finished rods. still, if you like that floppy noodle action you get with a GL2, you can build one with identical components as a factory rod and save around $50 by doing it yourself.

the bass guys have it better, a much wider selection of blanks. steelhead guys get a weird mixed bag with few choices.