Surf rod questions...

[Adirondack-jim]

I've built a few spinning rods for light saltwater use and was thinking of building a surf rod. Have a couple of questions if anyone would like help.

Compared to the spinning rods, it appears there are way fewer guides on surf rods? I have more guides on my 6' 6" rods than most 10'+ commercial finished surf rods I've seen. Guessing this a casting distance issue?

My saltwater fishing involves plane travel. Tried searching for 3 piece surf rod blanks but didn't come up with anything. Does anyone make a decent quality 3 piece surf rod blank?

[eric]

you can use 2pc rods

just check with your airline about the size and rules are fishing equipment.

[Newsjeff]

I know Lamiglas and St. Croix have a couple of them.

Never used them, though.

http://www.lamiglas.com/blank_indiv.php?id=55

http://www.stcroixrods.com/pdfs/67.pdf

If you want a 13'3" heaver, Dawia makes the Ballistic. It's a 3 piece rod.

[Adirondack-jim]

Looking for a multipiece rod to take as carry on.

Thanks for the links.

[surfchunker]

Daiwa ballistic ......... 3 piece but not cheap

[BentHook]

Penn made some 3 pc rods a few years ago.I have the Penn V-3 that is rated 4-6oz.It's has two tip sections. one lighter then the other. So I guess it's really a 4 pc set.

[HellRhaY]

most japan domestic rods are three piece when it comes to 12'8" and longer. and there's a million choices if you take the japan route all from brand name manufacturers such as shimano and daiwa.

[rattler]

the frwer guides are do to the bend the rod takes under pressure...some guys like a whippy tip and there will be more guides up top...you don't need a 3 pc. to fly...get a blank that is 50/50...hope this helps...

[Adirondack-jim]

Thanks for the tips.

[stupidjet]

i choose the ballistics purely on the 3 pc availability in a good rod. i like to keep my rods in my truck for when i stop on the way tot he beach and the 3pc keeps them int he back seat out of the way. and it's smaller for when i travel to florida to visit my brother