Locate an old rod

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Locate an old rod

Posted by: Bob Firebaugh (---.csp-wy.client.bresnan.net)

Date: February 16, 2010 05:06PM

I have the dimensions of a graphite rod built by St Croix which is no longer in production. Perhaps one of you can help me find a similarly dimensioned blank. Length= 5'10" Tip= 1/8" ("8"?); 20" from the butt the rod diam.= 1/2" so I am assuming the butt to be 5/8ths to 3/4" in diam. It is a 2-piece rod used for trolling. I have written to St Croix twice and received no response. I know the blank is no longer in production; however, does anyone have a suggestion for a rod that would come close? The action is fairly "stiff" judging from the dimensions. BTW, the person who uses the rod attaches an old, regular sized, casting reel to it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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