A 'true' 11' three weight rod?

[fredaevans]

What I want to do (assuming I can't get one that already has an extension handle below the reel seat) is have the above 'modified' and turn it into an ultra light 2-hander.

Anyone know if the above is available in the UK?

Fred Evans
Ashland, Oregon

[kingfisher]

May 10, 2010 1:31:22 GMT fredaevans said:

What I want to do (assuming I can't get one that already has an extension handle below the reel seat) is have the above 'modified' and turn it into an ultra light 2-hander.

Anyone know if the above is available in the UK?

Fred Evans
Ashland, Oregon

Have a look in here Fred. a 3# 11ft is going to be hard, but good luck to you in your quest mate. www.fishingthefly.co.uk/barrio-fly-rods.html or best I can come up with so far:
cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400104990302&ih=027&category=23819&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Maybe in here: www.carbotec.co.uk/html/fly_fishing_rods_carbotec.html

To be honest Fred most 3# rods are brook rods and usually about 6-8ft long so I think you will struggle to find one at 11ft. I would say contact David Norwich who is on here as well, but his business e-mail address is: www.davidnorwich.com/ to see if he can assist/build you one. If David can't well no one can IMHO.

[EV4]

May 10, 2010 1:31:22 GMT fredaevans said:

What I want to do (assuming I can't get one that already has an extension handle below the reel seat) is have the above 'modified' and turn it into an ultra light 2-hander.

Anyone know if the above is available in the UK?

Fred Evans
Ashland, Oregon

Hi Fred,

I'll be happy to build you a 3 weight rod or blank in any action or number of sections you require.

If you wish to take it further, you will get my contact email via my website. www.davidnorwich.com

Regards,

David.

[fredaevans]

Well so much for my quest for the 'ultima' light spey rod. Sold my home here in Ashland and purchased another (new) home about 25 miles to the NE. Got the last of the 'bids' I need for the move. Sweet Jesus!

Movers: $3,500 (three guys + two trucks; and that assumes I do all the boxing myself. Otherwise add about $1,000 USD).

Window 'treatments (drapes/etc): Touch under $2,500 and that's through Costco.

Additional drip irrigation system expansion at the new home: $1,300.

God only knows what I haven't thought of yet.

Added together all the known costs (buy and sell) and I'm out about $60,000 USD in equity.

FRACK! AND DOUBLE FRACK.

Only 'good news' is my monthly mortgage payments going down by right at 50% ... but that has to do with a lower interest rate (than present), a bit lower loan amount than I have now, and half the real estate taxes/HO insurance costs.