what should the length of a center pin handle be ? where can i find some info. ? was told the handle should be from the elbo to pass the hand with the reel close to the little finger but not touching any other info. an where can I find it.
Bill

I think a lot depends on how the individual fisherman uses the rod. I have seen guys place the butt under their armpit as well. Lots of different ways to hold the rod/reel. Lots of rods are built with a 12-20 inch cork grip and slip rings are used so the reel can be placed where it is needed for the particular angler. Sorry, that is the best I can do. The best bet is to have the angler in your shop, holding the rod how they fish it, then mark and build accordingly.

was going to to put reel seat on the bnank with top grip about 10 inch with the seat at 4 an the back part at 8 inch making the total length 24 inch have to rethink now, hope some one elae will come in on this question Bill

As has been said it depends on how the angler holds their rod.
A buddy of mine likes the forgrip long and the but short (about 6 inches or so).
I like my butt section to be 9 inches from the butt cap to the back end of the reel seat.
I know others that like 10 or 12 inches for the butt section.
It really depends on how it's held and how long the anglers arm is.

For the fore grip I like between 6 and 12 inches depending on rod length and power. With the longer grips on longer (15') rods or more powerful rods like my Z-Axis 7136-4 spey conversion and my 10 wt spey conversion. It gives me more leverage when fighting a large fish.

Regards
Dave

Fishing is Life the rest is just Details

There is an in-depth Centre-Pin article in the RodMaker issue that just went in the mail last week. It includes a good deal about handle lengths.

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THANKS TOM I AM WAITING FOR MY ISU. SHOULD BE HERE SOON I HOPE AS YOU SAID BY THE END OF THE MTH. SO I AM WAITING

BILL