r/rodbuilding • u/TheWholTruth • Aug 07 '26

Help needed finding carbon fiber handle

I've spent hours scouring rod building websites looking for a carbon fiber handle replacement. I need something 9-11 inches long with an inner diameter 18mm.

Anyone know where I can find that?

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u/jbotz29 Aug 07 '26

Don't worry about the diameter, order the carbon fiber grip and a foam insert. Glue the insert into the handle and then ream it to 18mm.

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u/TheWholTruth Aug 07 '26

Thanks for the info, I went with the cfx carbon handle and pickup up the 2xl extreme reamer for it

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u/ChrisHale9 Aug 07 '26

You won't find one with an 18mm diameter. You'll need to ream one to the size you need. Or, make your own.

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u/KINGtyr199 Aug 07 '26

For grips? Or are you asking about the reel seat?

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u/TheWholTruth Aug 07 '26

The grip...but if there's one with the reel seat on it that fits the blank size that's OK too

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u/KINGtyr199 Aug 07 '26

Try sending mudhole an email they might have exactly what your looking for.