I just had an inquiry regarding a noodle rod. A friend is looking for a 10' noodle rod to be used for salmon. I would assume that any fly rod blank would work well for a noodle rod. Are there any that I should look at, or avoid? Not sure of the price point at this time.

[www.rainshadowrodblanks.com]

One of the medium light rods with a moderate action is perfect for your application.

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Or the extra light or medium light blank in this series:

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Or the extra light or light action blank in this series.

Sweet. Thanks. Ill pass on the info.

You may want to check out the Sale on Batson RX7 Steelhead blanks.
Something in a 1 power might work for you;
Here are some links;
[www.schneidersrods.com]

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Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

I've built a few of the Batson RX7 blanks for steelhead in Michigan. Mostly 8wt, but a couple 7wt. I would be comfortable with a 4lb leader on either. If I were going to build one specifically for salmon I would probably use a 10 wt. The only downside to using the flyrod blank for a spinning rod is that I don't think Batson will honor their warranty.

I am waiting to hear back. Unsure of what his actual intent is at this point.

Ken--Talk to your customer. True "noodle rods" are 10 1/2 - 13', very slow, very light specialty rods designed primarily to cushion a fish's effect on 1-4 lb. leaders. They were initially designed for steelhead fishermen in the Great Lakes river systems, and required a little "educatin'" to be used effectively. They are a far cry from a fly rod blank (which I agree would be more satisfactory). You need to be on the same page with your customer.

North Fork Composites still makes a true noodle rod blank rated IGFA 4 lb. test. They make some heavier ones also, all are 11 1/2 ft. long.