Posted by:
roger wilson
(---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Ken,
If the blanks are too long - cut length off of the butt of the rod until they are the right lenght.
If you are talking physical light weight and use the word solid fiberglass - it is a tough thing to have in the same sentence. i.e. solid fiberglass rod and physical light weight are not compatible. Solid implies more weight than a hollow rod.
I agree with Georges comments on the use of Mudholes graphite blanks.
I have built several of the 5'6" light action rods for children and they have worked very well:
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www.mudhole.com]
You can also get them in your choice of several different colors at no added cost.
p.s.
If you are working with yournger children and are fishing for pan fish, it is tough to beat a simple no reel fiberglass crappie rod with the line tied to the end of the rod. Drop the line, catch the fish, flip the fish into the boat with no reeling.
Then, you take the blank, put a tip on the rod, and you are done. Tie the ine to the tip and go fishing. The blank is about the right size for small hands to grip. No further work required.
Roger
