Frequently Asked Questions

At Talon, we are often asked questions about fishing rods and blanks, graphite/carbon fibre material, and the construction of blanks. Our first question has been divided into sections and include the steps that go into constructing a graphite/carbon fibre fishing rod or cylinder. We invite you to send us further questions that you may have and we will endeavor to answer them.

1. How is a graphite/carbon fibre blank made?

• Step One - Design Considerations
• Step Two - Purchasing Graphite
• Tensile Strength and Tensile Modulus Considerations
• The Mandrel
• Weight Considerations
• First Step Of Production
• Rolling The Blank
• The Baking Process
• Final Steps