Quote Originally Posted by Noodle rod View Post
Yes,that does help,and you seem to have great knowledge on the subject,so do you have any suggestions on something longer, say 8,9,or 10ft?The one I am basing my preference on is 11.5ft long, and I fully admit that part of the time it is an unwieldy thing,but when a subtle take is sensed and you haul back on a two pound crappie, now that is the feeling that keeps me fishing. I think a 5wt fiberglass 9' blank might work,but I was hoping someone already makes this rod. Thank you for your time and expertise.

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Noodle rod, can't say i've ever come across any UL rods in those length however Eagle Claw Ultralight do comes in at over 7 foot and I do own a Browning Six River in the 9 foot length I used it as a surf light application strung up with 4 to 6lb test for perches. There are some Mebaru JDM rods up to 8 feet in UL line rating but they are of the Fast and ExtraFast variety. It looks like you are in a dilema for a custom build out of a 3wt or even 4wt fly rod 9ft blank. I've heard its been done before, but not inexpensively unfortunately. Good luck on the hunt! Cheers!