A wee rod

[Andrew Moray]

Hello,

Looking for some advice on a 6'6" rod for a a new bit of water I joined this year.
Preferably cheap, as it'll be taking a fair amount of abuse once the growth starts to get heavier.
I think, but I'm open to being enlightened, that the extra 6" over a 6' rod will offer a bit more flexibility - mending and the like.
I've walked a fair amount of it in the last few weeks, and although there is some heavily overgrown stretches, I think I'll get away with a 6'6" for the most part.


TIA,
Tony

[davefromtheattic]

I've been using a 7'6" #4 Shakey Odessy XT on my wee river and it's a cracking wee rod for the money. Cordura tube too for ?26. I'd check them out.

[Malcolm]

Tony,

Have you thought of split cane? Zhu do a 6ft 9 2 weight for about ?120 including postage. I tried a slightly longer model courtesy of Buzz and was very impressed with it particularly for short casting even on the brutally windy day that I tried it.

[Allan Crawford]

Maybe still some of the old style 2010 Greys Streamflex available half price !
I have the 7' 6" 3 wt and like it. Half price its even better !

[Andrew Moray]

Many thanks for the replies and suggestions.

Col - building a rod is waaay beyond my ken 

I use a 7' on the more open bits, but suspect that might be a bit too long in the heavier stretches, especially once it all starts getting a bit denser.
I suspect the nephew will be asked to detour via a Cabelas on his US trip next week  .


Thanks
Tony

[scotty9]

Get a really soft 9' rod. Only use the top 2 sections and tape a reel onto it. There you have a very small rod that may work quite well. Emphasis on the soft rod!

I tried this with a hydros and you have to move your hand brutally fast as it doesn't bend much and straightens rather quickly  :lol:

[Andrew Moray]

Hello All,

Just to round this up.

The post on FFF about Steve Parton bringing his empire to an end got me off my arse and I gave him a bell.
Mentioned that wee wand that Malcolm let me try, and told him what I was looking for.
A wee rummage revealed a "Midge", 6' #2/3 2 piece, a one off he'd done for someone many years ago, "I'll have that" says I.
A wee bit more than I'd hoped to spend, but not by much, well chuffed.

Only need to wait out the gales to give it a go, wriggling with anticipation I am 

[Inchlaggan]

I've said it before but I will say it again, overweight a 6ft Fladen and you get a very nice set-up for very few beer vouchers.

[gasman]

 when is Steve Parton closing shop?

[Andrew Moray]

when is Steve Parton closing shop?

October ?
http://www.flyforums.co.uk/fly-tying-materials-tools-etc/155448-stock-reduction.html