10' 4wt Build

[cheeler]

I couldn't find what I wanted for a 10' light switch rod, so I took the course at Fishtales with Wayne and built my own on a 10' 4 wt Dancraft FT blank. So far it's been a great stick for nymphing but also can punch a line a fair ways for the stillwaters. I've also got a cut down 40+ for a scandi head.

 

Taped up and ready for the reel seat:

 

 

Replacing the fly tying mess with the rod building mess:

 

 

 

 

 

And a couple fish to break it in:

 

 

[bhurt]

Neil,

 

You should try the rainshawon blank, I got a 5wt 10foot 6 and I placed a three inch handle on the bottom.

 

Not finished it yet as I just don't have the time to finish the epoxy but I think this would be a sweet rod, once I get mine done we should hit the river and try each others out.

 

Regardless of it, looks pretty sweet.

 

BTW what line are you planning on using

[cheeler]

I've tried it with a 5 wt rio gold, 6 wt SA distance line, and the modified 40+ for swinging small streamers - the 6 wt works good for overhead and nymphing and the 5 can be a little light at close range. I also wanted something for the float tube, so I went with the faster rod.

[ÜberFly]

Nice work Neil!

 

Cheers!

 

P