I've built many bass and inshore rods but that's as far as I've ever gone. I now have someone who wants an ultra light spinning rod which I cant find in any of my normal vendor's selections. The specs on the rod he wants to match are 7'6" UL, fast action, 2-8lb line rating and 1/16-1/4 oz lures. Also it must be a two piece. At this point I'm guessing a fly blank might be my best option but I'm totally lost when it comes to slecting one as I have no idea what the ratings mean. Does anyone have any suggestions on a blank or could dplease direct me in the right direction. This rod will be used in the north Ga. mountains for trout. Thanks for any help.

Try MHX Fresh Water blanks

Look at the Spinning Blanks Add several inches if needed

There are also 1 pc and 2 pc blanks

Bill - willierods.com



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Phenix is another one to try.

This one is pretty close - only thing that differs seems to be the line wt.

MHX SJ9000-2 Spin Jig Rod Blank

I have the blank Ken mentions. It will fish 8# test fine. It can even fish 4# if you don't overeact on hooksets. It will cast your lure weights with ease. I have used it to catch a variety of fish in fresh water. Only problem....it isn't an ultra-light rod by any measure. I'd be more inclined to advice its use for bonefish, permit, bonita, and smaller tuna.

I'd take a look at a zero power popping blank and extend it six inches.

Russ in Hollywood, FL.

The PHenix Elixir series is more likely to provide you with a relatively fast action spinning rod than a fly rod. North Fork offers some rods that you could extend beyond 7 feet.

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Phenix fx762-2-b is very close its in the elixir series



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Sorry it is 761, it is a bit lighter, I have a one piece that i use for trout fishing and i love it.

Joel,
In fly blanks try a 7'6" 3 or 4 weight.
Perfect for trout will even handle down to 1# test for the clear streams.
St Croix 42F764.2 or 2F764.2

I have to agree with Eugene both of those would probably fit the requirements quite well. The Batson F764-2 should fit right in, especially if price comes into play.

Ron Weber

John


Have you used the iron feather i would like to try one but they are expensive.

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Thanks John i'm i will try one for my son.

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American Matrix 3 wt fly-rod blank. A finished rod wiill throw 1/32 oz jigs on 4 lb nanofil like it was chucking a stone... I am building a new one with Microwave guides as we speak.

Will do John.

I like the St. Croix 3S76MLXF. I have built the one piece but it does come as a two piece. I use it for trout in the mountains of Western NC.

Ed Smith

Thanks to all for your help. These replys are exactly whi I love this place!