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How to make a short fly rod
Posted by: ron zimmerman (---.tcso.qwest.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 01:54PM

I'm wanting to build a 4' to 5' 3wt fly rod . I can find any blanks designated such so whats the ulterior option ? TIA

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Re: How to make a short fly rod
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: July 22, 2019 02:05PM

Ultra-Light spinning blanks or a multi-piece rod with perhaps the but section dropped.

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Re: How to make a short fly rod
Posted by: ron zimmerman (---.tcso.qwest.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 02:09PM

Yes I thought about that Tom but how would I know what the weight is in advance ? Is there a particular spinning rod to consider ? TIA

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Re: How to make a short fly rod
Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.mid.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 05:05PM

A Batson Forecast 6' SPG721, or 5' SPG601 fibreglass works well for a stream rod.
Roughly 1/16 of an ounce lure weight = 1 wt of fly line.
Here is a link;
[www.schneidersrods.com]

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

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Re: How to make a short fly rod
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: July 22, 2019 06:13PM

Sounds like a Tenkara rod would suit your desires.

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Re: How to make a short fly rod
Posted by: ron zimmerman (---.tcso.qwest.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 06:46PM

There is no way on Gods green earth that I'll ever own a fiberglass cane pole .

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