I am planning to put myself an ice rod together and I was wondering if anyone had some input. I want to make this thing a real piece of functional art, not just a jig stick. Where can a guy get a high end graphite ice length blank? I have found several sources of St. Croix blanks, is that it? Are there any good books on the subject out there that are worth the time to read? I love a good dry book filled with insider info! The way I look at it, why should I bother if the finished product isn't superior to anything I can find in a store.