Building OH Beach Rod

[trymyluck]

My OH beach rod died so having looked at whats available readymade have decided to build one again. I built the last one but that was my one and only. The old man had made a few over the years. My question is which blank. I think the old rod was built on a 12 wrap butterworth. So i'm looking for something similar that is capable of casting a 3 ounce sinker with a pilchard as bait.

Mark

[rockfisho]

maybe a pacific or snyder MT8144 would do the job, they are a heavy rod and will cast 3 ounces no problems. they are 12 foot. If you want something shorter, an FT5120 would do the job.

I find that the mt7144 is plenty heavy enough for big tailor, but saying that i use an alvey on it, which can cast an unweighted pilly a mile. dont know what it would be like fully loaded with a 3 ounce lead and pilchard, and tehn giving it a really solid cast.

hope this helps

Owen

[Nog]

Extended FSU 5120

[finga]

Be quick on the Snyder. They're closing up.
End of an era I'm afraid.

[rockfisho]

Are you serious Finga?? What a shame!!!

Owen

[trymyluck]

Extended FSU 5120

Sorry for not getting back before but been busy getting ready for the Borumba bash.
???? what brand would that be, Snyder?

Is there a system for identifing blanks or is it every manufacturer making his own numbering system up.?

Mark

[finga]

Are you serious Finga?? What a shame!!!

Owen
yep, serious :'(