I just got done doing my first show. Overall I am pleased with the way things turned out. I got an order for a rod. The gentlemen wants to use 10 lb spectra line on a spinning reel, wants a 2 piece rod not more then 5' 6" long. What type of blank can you guys recommend. and also what type of guides because I have heard with the specta you need to be careful on the guide selection. As always thank you in advance for your help. Scott

Spectra line doesn't hurt guides in anyway. It's the sand and dirt people get in the spectra fibers that acts like an abrasive. I usually boat fish with spectra and even when bank fishing try not the put my rod and reels in the water or dirt as much as I can. Have never had a guide damaged in the last 12 years or so that I've been using the stuff.

Scott,
You didn't mention what the gentleman wants the rod for. Is this an ultralite?

Yes this is an ultralite. Thanks

He remembers to set his drag to the blank capabilities,and not the breaking strength of the line. Might be a potential problem down the road to consider...... FWIW
Chuck

First places I usually look are St Croix and Rainshadow/Forecast

depending on how much he wants to spend, i would go with a 3series st. croix. and fuji alconites. ggood luck

Why does he want a 2-pc for a UL or L power rod?

Does he have a luggage / airline limitation? (1/2 of 5'6" = ~ 34")

Could use a 3-pc rod that is longer than 5'6" (66") ?

If he wants a 10# rod rating, that's a little tricky.
Consider a FAST action 2-pc 6'0" ~10# rod,
and then do all the shortening from the butt end
to get down to a 5'6" length overall assembled.
St. Croix Model #: PS-6'0"-ML-Fast-2pc 4-10# line

If he wants a really LITE or ULTRA-LITE 2-pc rod ~5'6",
then these rod blanks may suit his needs:

RAINSHADOW IS-66"-1-F(ferruled = 2-pc) RX7 Graphite 2-6# line
~$26 Close-Out. ... [www.fishsticks4u.com]

FORECAST SP-66"-1-2(2-pc) RX6 Graphite 2-6# line 1/16-1/4 oz

ST.CROIX PS-5'6"-UL-F-2 SC-II Graphite 2-6# line

Good Luck, -Cliff Hall+++



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/18/2006 01:20PM by Cliff Hall.