Gentleman, this blank is not hard to get ahold of. I have plenty of them at my disposal. Ya just gotta know the right guy. I gave a quote on the same rod just the other day. What is it with you noodlers. I have an old noodle Lami or loomis sittin in my corner as well. If you need a nfc noodle rod, I have the blanks. You can Pm me on here or call Dream Catcher Custom Rods at 360-301-0695 and ask for Chris. I have been building rods for guy's off this site and on the Olympic Peninsula for 13 years now, if you need "the rod" pick up the phone and give a call.