cutting rods down to make stalking rods

[neontrifle]

I am fishing a lovely syndicate lake at the moment that has dug out pegs in beautiful,miles from anywhere, surroundings. thing is the owner (not a fisherman) allows no cutting of trees reeds ect..... Quite right it's a littltle paradise of 8 acres.

 

The thing is its becoming increasing hard to cast a 12ft rod because of the trees above the swims. I think it's best Left that way and have to adapt to the situation.

 

I have been skint for ages so can't afford new rod so was thinking of cutting down a few 12 ft rods to 8-10ft. I have 3x. 2.5lb rods only kept as spares for kids but never use them and am thinking of chopping them,cutting 2-3ft off the butt section. Obviously the fugi reel grip will not fit. Can you get smaller diameter ?

 

has anyone any input in chopping down rods?

[jules007]

you will find the fuji seats are bonded to the blank, measure first but you might be able to hacksaw the blank both sides of the seat, cut blank but section to length then slip the fuji with section of blank over new but section

[zammmo]

Have you got a Boyes store round your way,they do short 6" 8" Fladen spinning rods for £15 £20,they have large eyes and make good stalking rods.I have a 1oz casting weight 6 footer and I have had carp to 15lb on it.

[neontrifle]

Thanks for info jules and zammo......just seen TF gear do a short stalking rod called Banshee they seem only sell them in pairs but on eBay they are sold individually at £29 ......anyone used these.?

 

I have read this morning they are cut down blanks. I have built many rods but these seem to fit the bill and save the hassle of messing.

 

Would like a full cork butt section but in this day of off the shelf buying from tackle shops may be more hassle than its worth.

When I first started carp fishing you could only buy blanks and build them yourself which is much more satisfying.

[zammmo]

I have had a few tfg rods and have never had prob's but I have heard that on some the linings can come out of the eyes...

[neontrifle]

Link for bansheee

 

 

 

http://www.fishtec.co.uk/online.cfm/carp-rods/tf-gear-banshee-stalker-rod/40/yes/59363

[fantasticmrfox]

I have a 2 12ft banshee feeders and a marker a spod, they're great, especially for the price, I think they were 2 for £60 when I got them.

 

The only problem I had was one of the eyes on one of the quivertips was blocked, I emailed them, and got 2 replacements (one for each rod) the very next day.

 

That was from fishtec all though I ordered from the TFG website.

 

TFG does get a slating at times, but these I cannot fault and the companies I dealt with were awesome

[splinters]

Have a look on used tackle,s website they do a 9ft stalking rod at £10

Bought my wife one in 10ft and she had 4 carp 13-13.5lb last week and the rod handled them fine and they where right scrappers.

I had a few casts with it seems a great little rod so nice i am going to set it up as my surface rod when she is not using it.

Better than spoiling your other rods.

[Tony1..]

I want to cut down my 12ft tfg from the butt section will this weaken the rod any info would be greatly appreciated 

[dayvid]

Shouldnt make any difference ,as long as you dont crack the carbon when shortening the butt.

Done the exact same thing many years ago. reel seat to end was just short of hand to elbow