fly rod conversions

[Crestliner08]

I'm looking at an 8' "wet fly" rod, that I had converted into a spinning rod for trout fishing way back in the 60's. Tubular fiberglass was "the" thing back then. Resurrecting this ancient memorabilia, led me to accept that modern graphite is so far superior, that it isn't even an even playing field. The rod, when combined with the same ole Johnson Century under spin, filled with 2# test Trilene, felt like a CLUB in my hands. With no semblance of sensitivity of the modern counterpart. If you ask me, it's a waste of time. Keep it to pass down to your grandkids for history's sake only. JMO!

[hugastump]

Maybe I will do that , I will keep looking around yard sales and see if I can find a graphite rod I can afford.

[bfish]

Graphite Fly rod blanks are readily available and fairly cheap (around $40), just build a new rod with a faster action graphite fly blank.

[Crestliner08]

Maybe I will do that , I will keep looking around yard sales and see if I can find a graphite rod I can afford.

What is your budget? There are a lot of quality 7' - 9' rods available these days for under the $50.00 range. Check out Grizzly Jig Co..

[glasseyes]

I bought a micro lite series rod at BP for $59. 9'6" long lite action. I use it for crappie and other pan fish and it casts great, it is a spinning rod.

[Dave and Lynn]

Those yellow eagle claw rods are nice rods. Have used them since I was a kid and that was a long time ago. Might try a small spinning reel under it. Although it might be hard to cast I have seen people use them that way.