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Posted by:
Tyler Bell
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Date: April 15, 2005 11:07PM
I was just wondering if I can use a fly rod blank to make a spinning rod if so what wieght Rod would be recommended for it.
Thank you Tyler Re: spinning rods
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: April 15, 2005 11:48PM
Tyler,
Your missing a bunch of info here. The short answer is yes, you can make spinning or casting rods from fly blanks. They will usually be slower actioned, lighter butted rod than a comparable spinning or casting blank however. What are you fishing for? Re: spinning rods
Posted by:
Tyler Bell
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Date: April 15, 2005 11:55PM
Sorry about that I will be fishing for trout, bass,salmon.
I am looking for a rod that is about 8' or 9' long. Re: spinning rods
Posted by:
Randy Parpart (Putter)
(---.nccray.com)
Date: April 16, 2005 12:18AM
If you held that blank in your hands, you'd probably know that "this is the right one for what I want" as soon as you got it. To order one is going to be a bit tough.
Is there anywhere near you that sells blanks where you could go play with some? Putter Williston, ND Re: spinning rods
Posted by:
Anonymous User
(Moderator)
Date: April 16, 2005 09:00AM
You may wish to take a look at a fast action salmon/steelhead blank. I think this would be more suitable for what you're doing and much better than using a fly rod blank. These are routinely in the 8' to 9' lengths you desire.
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Posted by:
Jesse Buky
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Date: April 16, 2005 09:22AM
In the past I have had orders for two for casting to Speckle Trout on the Outer Banks, NC. Made one out of a 10wt,9',2pc and the other out of a 12wt,9',2pc. both were using Penn 4300ss reels with 2ib test mono. Jesse Re: spinning rods
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: April 16, 2005 11:14AM
The Rainshadow IST 993F would be a good place to start looking. Especially if you throw a lot of spinners and spoons. Re: spinning rods
Posted by:
Joe Doyle
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Date: April 16, 2005 07:12PM
Tyler,
here is a link to a topic from December that spoke about this same issue. i actually bought my guides and handle today, and will start assembling my rod tomorrow. i'm using a forecast 9' 7wt blank, that i cut 2" off of the tip, and 4" off of the butt. i'm using the new concept system that is referenced in the "library" section of this website. my guides are 25, 20, 16, 12, 10 (all high frames), and then 10, 7,7,7, 7 tip, which are all single foot alconites. good luck. [www.rodbuilding.org] Re: spinning rods
Posted by:
Tyler Bell
(---.sympatico.ca)
Date: April 16, 2005 09:48PM
Thank you all for the help. I think I am just going to buy a spin blank and build it on that.
Thanks again for the help Tyler Re: spinning rods
Posted by:
John Dow
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Date: April 17, 2005 11:30PM
I get some requests for long "limber" spinning rods from guys that fish for trout in ponds with flies and bubbles . I have built 2 of them from 5wt 8'6" fly blanks , and the guys using them like them alot .
Have fun , John Got Fish ? Re: spinning rods
Posted by:
Bill Wong
(131.104.144.---)
Date: April 18, 2005 06:52PM
Have built a light panfish spinning rod from a 7 1/2 ft., 4 weight, 2 piece, Loomis GL3 fly rod blank and I love it. Good action and can really feel the fight of smaller fish with it. Even landed a few 16-17 inch smallmouths; big thrills! Recently bought a steelhead drift rod for spinning built from a 9 ft., 7-8 weight, 3 piece, Sage fly rod blank. Casts medium weight spinners and spoons a mile and should work well for bottom drifting roe bags. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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