On Wed, 05 May 2004 04:20:25 GMT, Chas Wade
wrote:

Anybody know a manufacturer that makes short strong rods?

Scott used to make 8'8" HeliPly rods for sal****er. I have an 8wt and
really like it. Here's some ad copy describing them:
http://www.avidangler.com/Goods/Rods...liply_rods.htm
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Charlie...