Hi all,
I'd like to build a fly rod for my 5 year old. I've let her practice with a few of mine and want to make one with a thinner more child's sized grip or even build it for 2 handed casting. Don't want to buy an expensive blank and would like some recommendations for a medium action blank, 2 piece, 4/5 wt around 7' in length. Open to fiberglass or graphite. I've only really built on vintage blanks so I'm not familiar with what's currently out there.

Look at the fiberglass blanks from Anglers Roost on the left. granted they are 3 pc but for $30 they can't be beat. A decent blank and if you have an issue with them Johnny stands behind his stuff. Or look at the bargain offerings from some of the other sponsors.

Built a few kids rods on the PacBay Tradition II and Rainforest blanks. Graphite, moderate action, and pretty tough given some of the abuse I've seen them take.

andrew unhide your e mail. I may have a solution to your problem.

Just don't ask Johnny at Anglers Roost any questions. I did and he became extremely abusive. I have had several other people tell me they have had the same experience. I have found some really nice rods on an @#$%& site by a man named Roger. He has a nice little 3 wt that looks like a perfect rod for a child. I can give you the site if you email me.
Have fun.

John



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/11/2016 10:42PM by John Wright1945.

American Tackle has some 7' 3wt in the fort's

Bill - willierods.com