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Travel rod build
Posted by:
Frank Budo
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Date: August 27, 2018 03:55PM
I’m looking to build a 9’ (4 pc.) shore jigging rod for a friend. He wants to target coastal surf species fish. I’m having difficulty finding 4 pc blanks other than fly rod blanks. Any suggestions is appreciated. I was wondering if a fly blank could suit that purpose?
His build specs would be med power, moderate action 20-30# line, 1/2- 1oz lures. Thanks, Frank Re: Travel rod build
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: August 27, 2018 05:32PM
Logic would tell me to look for a fast action fly rod blank that will cast line that weighs about 1/2-1 oz. Come on fly experts, about a 12 wt? The real issue is loading the blank properly for casting. A "fast" fly rod will be more "moderate" than a spin or cast blank called "fast." I think this is feasible, but need some expert fly guys to chime in. Re: Travel rod build
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: August 27, 2018 06:53PM
None of my 12 wts. will throw 1 oz. Know of a 4 pc. 8 1/2 ft. 8 - 20 lb. line with an upper limit of 1 oz. and a 3 pc. 9 ft. rated 15 - 30 lb. line that will throw your weight all day and than some. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/27/2018 09:15PM by Spencer Phipps. Re: Travel rod build
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: August 27, 2018 09:04PM
Frank,
The CTS has a 9'0" blank (Jetstream) for 1/2 - 1 oz. 1 ounce. It comes stock in a 2pc. I just emailed CTS to see if they will build id]t in a 4pc. Herb Re: Travel rod build
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: August 27, 2018 09:20PM
Frank
CTS will build it - but it will be pricey - $350 U.S. Plus actual Fedex from me to you. Herb Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/27/2018 09:51PM by Herb Ladenheim. Re: Travel rod build
Posted by:
Frank Budo
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Date: August 27, 2018 10:28PM
Spencer, can you email me the information on the 4 piece? Re: Travel rod build
Posted by:
Frank Budo
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Date: August 27, 2018 10:31PM
Herb, 350 is cost prohibitive but I appreciate your reply! Re: Travel rod build
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: August 28, 2018 10:34AM
Frank
No problem. Just dawned on me that Jetstream is based on the Revo fly rod. And the fly rod comes in 4 pieces in a #16 wt fly blank. That is more than enough to handle your lure weight requirements. The price of the Jetstream reflects the design work required to make it a 4 pc rod. The Revo is already a 4 pc rod - $250 That may still be more than you wish to spend. herb Re: Travel rod build
Posted by:
Capt. Michael Harmon
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Date: September 07, 2018 04:39PM
Frank, check out Rod Geeks. They have a 4pcs surf rod. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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