would like to get a 10' custom rod for surf perch

jloo283 · Post by **jloo283** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 7:31 pm

Hi all, I'm interested in a 10' rod for surf perch. I've looked at surf rods in 10-12', they're too heavy. I've looked at crappie rods in 10-12', they're too light. I haven't been able to find anything practical for this purpose.

I need one as light as possible without being too flimsy like the crappie rods, something like a typical 7' 6" MH bass rod in 10' instead, with good backbone to about 70% of the length, and with flexible tip to throw 1/2-1.5 oz weights.

I would appreciate any recommendation on where to find one, or will be interested in hearing quotes from rod builders out there.

Thanks
James

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:13 pm

James, have you looked at the many models that Lamiglas makes? They make 10-footers designed for weights as light as 3/4 oz and 12lb test. Check them out at http://www.lamiglas.com.

ciao,
Marc Marcantonio

Vince Borges · Post by **Vince Borges** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:15 am

James, take a look at fly blanks. I think what your looking for would be about a 7wt 10' two piece blank. Have it custom wrapped for as a spinning rod. Try a fast action or extra fast action blank. Best bet would be to look at Mudhole.com or swampland.com. Maybe give them a call and see what they would recommend!

Lucky13baits · Post by **Lucky13baits** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:51 pm

There are other options out there for this application. I have made a few, while fly blanks are good choices they sometimes lack in the backbone. Sent you a pm. Frank

briansII · Post by **briansII** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:04 pm

You might contact Dennis at Cal-West Custom Rods. He's had a lot of experience building longer rods. If you give him the specifics, I'm sure he can get you the right rod for the job.

http://www.cal-westcustomrods.com/

briansII

jloo283 · Post by **jloo283** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:07 pm

Hey guys, thanks for your replies. I'm looking at a few options based on your suggestions.
James

ACP · Post by **ACP** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:57 pm

Go check light action steelhead rods. There are a lot of good options out there in casting & spinning rods in various lengths.

george · Post by **george** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 4:07 pm

Call Dennis at Cal-West Custom Rods he will build you exactly what you want at a great price, his # is 559-683-0668.
Dennis will talk to you and get an in depth idea of what you are looking for and go from there.
I have three Cal-West custom rods used for bass fishing and they are the bomb...

Tell Dennis that George refered you he will put your name on it for free!