I want to build a spinning rod for a German man (my daughter-in-law's father) who fishes primarily for pike and carp. I was able to find out that he uses about 14 lb.test line, and that length doesn't matter to him. I need some suggestions for a moderately-priced blank for that type of fishing and especially (what else) what guide sizes to use. If you want to throw in reel seat and grip advice, that's fine too.

Thanks in advance,

Jim

Jim - Your German counterpart - He LIVES here in the USA, or over THERE in Germany? ... If he lives in Germany, given your trans-Atlantic shipping costs, what is the longest box or rod section length that you may be looking for, Jim? -Cliff Hall+++, FL-USA .

As for guide size, What type of spinning reel does hes use?
Good Wraps Bob

Cliff,

He lives in Germany. I'm looking for a multi-piece rod that I (and he) can fit in a suitcase.

Bob,

I have no idea. I assume that it's the right size for 14-lb test (medium/large).

Thanks to both of you,

Jim

There are more than a few 4pc 8wt flyrod blanks listed
on the CCS data site that would foot the bill nicely as
a spinning rod.
You may be able to find a 3pc spinning blank in a catalog.
I'll check the batson catalog and see what they have and
post if they do.

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

BATSON RAINSHADOW GRAPHITE ROD BLANKS
For European Pike & Carp - 14# Travel Rod
www.FISHSTICKS4U.com - Robert Tignor


RS-RX6 3-PIECE SPIN-Bass TRAVEL RODS
[www.fishsticks4u.com]
SB-78-1-3; SB-78-3-3; SB-84-1-3; SB-84-3-3; SB-84-5-3

SB781-3 Clear Gloss 6'6" 3 6-12lb. 1/8-3/8oz.
0.535 4.5 Fast Med-Lt 1.85oz. 30.80-Add

SB783-3 Clear Gloss 6'6" 3 10-17lb. 5/16-3/40z.
0.545 5.0 Fast Med–Hvy 2.40oz. 41.23-Add

SB841-3 Clear Gloss 7'0" 3 6-12lb. 1/8-3/8oz.
0.615 5.0 Fast Med-Lt 2.40oz. 43.82-Add

SB843-3 Clear Gloss 7'0" 3 10-17lb. 5/16-3/40z.
0.630 6.0 Fast Med – Hvy 2.65oz. 45.57-Add

SB845-3 Clear Gloss 7'0" 3 12-25lb. 3/8-1 1/4oz.
0.600 7.5 Fast X-Hvy 3.45oz. 62.16-Add


RS-RX7 3-PIECE SPIN MULTI-PURPOSE TRAVEL RODS
[www.fishsticks4u.com]
ISP-84-3-3; ISP-84-4-3

ISP843-3 Matte Clear 7'0" 3 6-12lb. 1/4-5/8oz.
0.450 5.0 Mod-Fast Med 1.70oz. 76.00-Add

ISP844-3 Matte Clear 7'0" 3 8-17lb. 3/8-3/4oz.
0.450 5.0 Mod-Fast Med-Hvy 2.01oz. 78.00-Add


RS-RX7 3-PIECE Bass-CASTING TRAVEL RODS
[www.fishsticks4u.com]
IC-74-7-3; IC-84-7-3

IC747-3 Matte Clear 6'2" 3 12-25lb. 1/2-2oz
0.600 7.5 Fast Hvy 2.43oz. 85.00-Add

IC847-3 Matte Clear 7'0" 3 12-25lb. 1/2-2oz
0.530 6.0 Fast Hvy 2.82oz. 95.00-Add

Rod Length in INCHES (not feet + inches)
"-3" terminal code = 3-PIECE Rod Blank
-Cliff Hall+++, Gainesville, FL-USA

You beat me to it Cliff,
Thanks!

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..