It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:23 am

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]




Go to page Previous  1, 2   Page 2 of 2   [ 22 posts ] New Topic Add Reply
Author Message
PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:54 am • # 21 
User avatar
Hero Member

Joined: 09/09/14
Posts: 519
Location: southern Brazil
Canefly, I think you’re right about more candidates for radically ultralight rod blanks being out there. I used another Ottoni Fujiyami telescoping rod to make a 6’3” 0-weight. It was originally a 2.70 meter rod. By using some guesswork and the CCS method, it seemed that cutting the tip back a few inches (I don’t remember how many) and removing the butt section would get me there. It worked out just fine. There’s another 1.80 meter rod stashed in the closet if I ever want to push the envelope below 34 grains.

Now, if you do a CCS test on that UL casting rod you have, it will give you some idea as to the line weight it should take. Or you can use the SWG (Scientific Wild-Asked Guess) method by just trying it with the lightest line you have on hand before committing to changing the grip and guides.

Regarding lines, some other alternatives include Dacron (Polyester) backing, Dyneema or Spectra (gel-spun polyester) for a high floating line, or polypropylene yarn, also for a floating line. There has been some discussion about all of them on this board.


Top
  
PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 1:19 pm • # 22 
User avatar
Newbie

Joined: 01/20/21
Posts: 45
Its great that you can make lines to suit!
Much better than having yo rely on manufacturers that mostly don’t go down
very far in grain weight.
The casting rod I have will cast 30 grains no problem and a bit lower.
I may get a rod builder I know, to convert one at some point.


Top
  
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  

Go to page Previous  1, 2   Page 2 of 2   [ 22 posts ] New Topic Add Reply

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  


- OurBoard Support -