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very ultra light rod blank 4.5' 1-4 lbs line wt??
Posted by: Eric Viburs (---.lightspeed.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net)
Date: January 27, 2009 04:43PM

I am looking for an ultra light rod blank and am having trouble locating one that small. I would like to build a very light rod for my son as a bluegill rod. Something in the 4-4.5' range and 1-4lb line weight. I was wondering if I could cut back a longer rod (9ft 4wt fly rod upper half) or maybe use the top half of a longer more limber rod. He is only 4yrs old so a 5-6' will be a little tough to deal with right now.

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Re: very ultra light rod blank 4.5' 1-4 lbs line wt??
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.187-72.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: January 27, 2009 05:04PM

Batson SP600 ... 5'0", 1-4# line. It will definitely NOT be too much rod for him. However, if you really have to do so - cut the blank by 6". The good news is that it is a VERY inexpensive blank.

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Re: very ultra light rod blank 4.5' 1-4 lbs line wt??
Posted by: Sam Stoner (---.dhcp.gnvl.sc.charter.com)
Date: January 27, 2009 09:22PM

Eric

At one time I purchased bundles of fly rod tips (5 to a bundle as I recall) from Angler's Workshop which produced some nice, inexpensive ultralight rods. You might want to contact them to see if they're still offered.

Sam Stoner

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Re: very ultra light rod blank 4.5' 1-4 lbs line wt??
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (65.197.242.---)
Date: January 27, 2009 09:33PM

There was a bunch of rod tips in the barrel up front last Saturday. Have no idea their power though.

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Re: very ultra light rod blank 4.5' 1-4 lbs line wt??
Posted by: Anthony Lee (---.omega12.maxonline.com.sg)
Date: January 27, 2009 09:50PM

St Croix 2S46ULM and 3S46ULF. Both are 4'6", 2-6 lbs line though but wonderful little blanks for kiddies.

Anthony Lee

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Re: very ultra light rod blank 4.5' 1-4 lbs line wt??
Posted by: Edwin Kime (---.dsl.wchtks.swbell.net)
Date: January 28, 2009 09:59AM

Have used the Batson 600 blank and also fly rod tip for rods for our grand kids. The fly rod tipped rod with a zebco reel is a great rod for bluegill and 4 year olds. Is as much fun watching them caught the fish as fishing for me. The kids really like stickers and a cheap tackle box with lots of sticker using their favorite people is a great way to complete their outfit with the rod. Some states like Missouri will issue certifcates for first time fisherpersons with picture of their caught great idea.

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Re: very ultra light rod blank 4.5' 1-4 lbs line wt??
Posted by: Eric Viburs (---.gc.usar.army.mil)
Date: January 28, 2009 12:28PM

Thanks for the help, I called the guys over at Anglers Workshop and I have 2 of the 'G-Tips" on the way. I thought I would build a pair of them for my son and his cousin. For both with delivery it was less than even the most inexpensive blank! Thanks again for the help.

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Re: very ultra light rod blank 4.5' 1-4 lbs line wt??
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.250.111.206.Dial1.Weehawken1.Level3.net)
Date: January 29, 2009 12:36PM

Got guides, seat, thread, finish ?? try to get all you need from one place, cheaper.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: very ultra light rod blank 4.5' 1-4 lbs line wt??
Posted by: Eric Viburs (---.gc.usar.army.mil)
Date: January 29, 2009 01:48PM

No not yet, I want to make my own handle but need to get the lathe in place first so there will be alittel time before the whole thing goes together. I do agree with you and they are sending me a new catalog so I can put it all together. I am still undecided on how I want to do it. I am looking at a slid ring type setup.

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