Spinning rod on a Flyrod blank

Yes Charles, I want to build it myself. I already have some experience
changing guides and turning cork handles. Not an expert at all, but I
think I can do that. (and also I have the whooole winter ...)
I want a long rod - 8.5 to 9.5 ft for float'n'fly.
I want a long TN handle because it will be easier to balance the rod
by moving the reel (and is more convenient to hold).
How limber - that is the question. A rod for 2 to 4 pound test line. Small
jigs or small hooks (#8 to #16). A 8.5ft fast 6wt fly rod doesn't look too
limber ... but maybe I could go for 8 or 9wt?
I appreciate your help!
Nikolay


On Fri, 5 Dec 2003, Charles B. Summers wrote:

How long and limber do you want? Are you wanting to build your own, or are
you just having a hard time finding what you want?


"Nikolay" wrote in message
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Hi gang!

I was wondering if anybody has tried this. I'm thinking TN handle on a 8'6
or 9 ft. flyrod blank - for float'n'fly (and maybe some other ultralight
application?)
Is this a completely stupid idea? ... or if not, what
should be the weight rating of the flyrod blank?
The guides spacing is also under question - can I start with the spacing
chart for the flyrod guides, just tape some good Spinning guides and see
how it works?

Thanks,
Nikolay

If you were just looking for a rod, I was going to suggest the BPS brand
noodle rod. It was a great price for the few times that I was going to be
able to use it during the winter. But... if you want to build one, better
listen to Steve or Dave...


"Nikolay" wrote in message
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Yes Charles, I want to build it myself. I already have some experience
changing guides and turning cork handles. Not an expert at all, but I
think I can do that. (and also I have the whooole winter ...)
I want a long rod - 8.5 to 9.5 ft for float'n'fly.
I want a long TN handle because it will be easier to balance the rod
by moving the reel (and is more convenient to hold).
How limber - that is the question. A rod for 2 to 4 pound test line. Small
jigs or small hooks (#8 to #16). A 8.5ft fast 6wt fly rod doesn't look too
limber ... but maybe I could go for 8 or 9wt?
I appreciate your help!
Nikolay


On Fri, 5 Dec 2003, Charles B. Summers wrote:

How long and limber do you want? Are you wanting to build your own, or
are
you just having a hard time finding what you want?


"Nikolay" wrote in message
.edu...
Hi gang!

I was wondering if anybody has tried this. I'm thinking TN handle on a
8'6
or 9 ft. flyrod blank - for float'n'fly (and maybe some other
ultralight
application?)
Is this a completely stupid idea? ... or if not, what
should be the weight rating of the flyrod blank?
The guides spacing is also under question - can I start with the
spacing
chart for the flyrod guides, just tape some good Spinning guides and
see
how it works?

Thanks,
Nikolay