I tend to build rods in the 6 foot and up.

This request has me at a complete loss for blanks with these characteristics.

1. 3 1/2 to 4 feet ideal. If longer, I can trim down.

2. Test of about 1-5 lbs but lets just say 2-6 lbs as I think more rods are listed form 2 lbs up.

3. Need to have a very flexible tip - ideally able to bend quite a bit without breaking. i assume this would mean fiberglass.

4. More moderate to parabolic action. So can't shut down very quickly as it has to cushion light line.

5. But still have some stoutness right at the butt end in case the fish is larger so that it is not a limp noodle all the up to the handle and can't exert pressure.

Any such critter? Of course, the lighter weight the better.

I know, this is an odd one...:)

Thanks,
UL

Sent you an e-mail. Randy

Lots of ice rod blanks out there that would fit the bill perfectly.

Be safe

top half of an 8 ft fly rods has worked for me in the past

Ice rod blanks should be just what your looking for. In addition to sponsors on the left that carry ice rod blanks, also check out Thorne Bros. Their website is under some construction at the moment, it might be faster to call them.

Mo,
You could take virtually any of the 5-6 foot ultra light spinning blanks and cut a foot or a foot and a half off the butt of the rod, and it should work very well for your needs.

Remember, you can catch nearly any size fish with virtually any rod. If you are using a very light rod to land a very large fish, just keep the tip of the rod pointed toward the fish, and don't use the rod to fight or lift the fish. Rather just use your arm, wrist and hand to do the work while keeping the rod's tip pointed toward the fish.

The only thing that will limit the size fish caught will be the lb test of the line and the spool size on the reel to have enough line to feed line if needed.

Be safe

Roger,

You are right. Any rod can technically land any fish as long as the reel and line are strong enough. One can point the rod at the fish and take the rod's power out of the equation. Thanks for the reminder. Of course, with 2-4 lbs test, one would prefer that the rod can properly cushion the line to prevent breakage. even a drag set lightly can't respond as fast as a properly limber rod can.

Mo

Roger,

You are right. Any rod can technically land any fish as long as the reel and line are strong enough. One can point the rod at the fish and take the rod's power out of the equation. Thanks for the reminder. Of course, with 2-4 lbs test, one would prefer that the rod can properly cushion the line to prevent breakage. even a drag set lightly can't respond as fast as a properly limber rod can.

Mo