pellipeeli11 0 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Gidday allI know this post is in the wrong topic but I figure more people read this one than any other. I need advice from Rod Builders about a particular type / style of fishing rod i am trying to aquire.It needs to be casting rod , I would like to cast very light H/B lures,Very light S/Ps,and 1/8oz spinnerbaits etcGLoomis made a rod #SJR-720 GL2 (Spin rod) GLoomis also made a rod #CJR-720 GL2 (Casting rod) 2-8lb i think,extra fast tip ,6ft or 6ft-6"The Casting rod and /or the blank is no longer available ,I have access to the casting rod mentioned from a tackle store near me.What i am trying to find out from any rod builders is can a 100mm single handed straight butt grip be lengthened to a 140mm or 160mm butt grip successfully ?????????and if so where could this be done ????????Any help would be appreciated,cheers peelipeeli14PS I any body knows of a #CJR-720 GLOOMIS blank available anywhere that would be mutch better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mundoo Jack 49 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 G'day peelipeeli14 can't answer your question, but perhaps a phone call to Rob Wilson of South OZ Rods 82615455, I know he has built plenty of rods over years and is highly regarded.website www.southozrods.comHope this information helps you out.cheersMJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coonta kinta 1 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Short answer is yes you can, but a not familiar with the set up on the rods in question.Is the reel seat a through blank type or the older Fuji bayonet? Probably doesnt matter really, as each should be able to be extended the extra distance you require either with a suitable peice of blank off cut or aluminium. But probably the easiest way would be to have a peice of timber turned that is the extra 40mm you seek, the same diameter as the rear grip plus a little extra so that it will slot into the base of the blank. The extra being a diamater suitable to being slid up the inside of the blank & glued. Similar to a sand spike on a surf rod. Make sense?Only thing I would suggest is to perhaps try a number of options for what feels the best as any alteration will no doubt affect the balance & feel of the rod from that of the original. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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