djk3030,This is the rod information you were after. These are selected rods made by Castaway. American Rodsmiths is a rod company, which did get blanks through the company RodSmiths, which is a rod blank company only. The previous poster thought they were AR rods we were speaking of, though this was from a project before AR with Castaway. They wanted a stick bait for exactly what you desire, and we helped get it there.RodSmiths produced the blanks which were used by both AR and Castaway at this time. These rods were selected from a large inventory of rods which are of the same styles. One is a Pistol Grip, and the other a Straight cork handle. The two blanks are absolutely Identical in the blanks splining and actions. While the part numbers will show on to be a medium and the other a heavy. Again these were chosen for the exact type of fishing you want to do, and we worked on this project years ago with Castaway. The previous staff of Castaway moved to American Rodsmiths and started Longhorn Fishing. You may be able to obtain the rod from either source, though if you can get this exact blank, it is the one you are after. Castaway # HB5.6SCastaway # MB56PNot sure the cross over for American Rodsmiths on this blanks construction. And that is critical on the lamination schedule and strucutre. Though Bob or Theresa at AR may be able to assist. And you may find it at Castaway also. I hope this helps you out. And if you can get these blanks you will be happy. I use either a Shimano Chronarch or an older Pinnacle reel on these rods. You have to have a very free spool on those smaller jerk baits. They throw the small Pointers, Jackalls, Squirrels, and Mega Bass, Rouge baits very well. I also did use this action for the old Spoon Bill Rebels in those January months. Which is a dying winter time art in our region. Though it still works. Since they are 5 1/2 blanks they do not over move the bait if you want to dead stick it. And they have the right rhythm for jerking from fast to slow. Good Luck! Rick
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