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Cutting down a switch rod blank?
Posted by:
Tom Lusis
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Date: August 05, 2013 08:17PM
Hello all,
I have a 11 foot, fast action 7 weight switch rod blank which I would like to experiment with. The handle didn't turn out as planned so am thinking about cutting 12" off the butt section and adding a single hand grip. Does anyone have an idea of what this would do to the rod action. I'm guessing it would make it a lighter power. Any input is welcome. thanks, Tom. Re: Cutting down a switch rod blank?
Posted by:
Randolph Ruwe
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Date: August 05, 2013 08:55PM
A few questions, did you already put on the reel seat and foregrrip.? If you cut off 12" that will probably make this into a 5-6-7 wt. rod. Why not just redo to butt grip the way you want? Re: Cutting down a switch rod blank?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: August 05, 2013 09:04PM
Don't confuse action and power. Action is where the rod initially flexes, power is well, stiffness. Two entirely different things.
Taking 12 inches off the butt will greatly slow the action and reduce the power. ............. Re: Cutting down a switch rod blank?
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: August 05, 2013 09:18PM
I'm with R. Ruwe,
Just grind off the grip and start over. This is not that unusual. Herb Re: Cutting down a switch rod blank?
Posted by:
Tom Lusis
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Date: August 05, 2013 09:19PM
Thanks for the input.
Randolph, I already put on the reel seat and fore grip. I started the build when I thought I would like two handed fly casting but since have discovered a prefer single handed casting. That's the main reason why I was thinking of cutting the rod down and finishing it as a single hand rod. Tom, thanks for the clarification in the terminology. I don't mind a slower action and reduction in power. I have recently started using a moderate action fly rod and prefer it to my fast action rods. best, Tom. Re: Cutting down a switch rod blank?
Posted by:
Randolph Ruwe
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Date: August 05, 2013 10:17PM
Tom Lusis, that is why it is called a Switch Rod. It can be used either one or two handed. It can be used for overhead casts or a typical Spey type cast. It is one of the most versatile of all fly rods. I: wouldn't cut it down. Learn to use it and have fun. I am taking my 11' Switch rod to the shore of Puget Sound tomorrow morning in pursuit Pink Salmon. Fun. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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