5wt pack rod under 18"
Little project that I just finished up. Got a request for a 9.5'-10' 5-weight that would break down to be under 18", with the ideal length of 9'-10". Searches turned up no blanks that would fit the bill.
He told me that Cabela's has some 6-piece blanks, but they were too short. I told him that I could possibly add a section to the butt end to get what he was looking for. Fast forward a couple weeks...he had to come to my house to pick up a repair. He shows up with the Cabela's blank, a 8'6" 6 piece. Guess I got the job!
I take a few measurements and find a rod in my 'garbage can' the should work.....the mid-section of a broken SCIV crankbait rod. I trim out the section that i need and strip the paint off of it. Some careful sanding, cutting and filing and I have the 7th piece! I wish I would have taken some pics during the build, but here's the finished product.
Blank: Cabela's Stowaway 6 (8'6" 5wt)
Reel Seat: American Tackle AW16SKC-T
Insert: Big leaf maple (blue) finished with Tru-Oil
Guides: PacBay TiCh
Winding Check: Batson AWCC
Grips: Pre-formed natural cork (I HATE these, but he's gonna rod-wrap the cork.)
Decals: Bil-Mar rainbow trout and Decal Connection black over silver
