[1thofa87]

So I know nothing about custom rods and have a newby question. Is it possible to take a rod that you really really like (but prefer a different STYLE rod) and have it tweaked to the style you like? I have this St Croix Avid inshore that's 8 ft and rated for 1/2 - 2oz and 14-30 pound line but I really prefer a surf style rod so could I have it stripped and move the reel seat forward by a few inches to give it a longer butt without ruining the existing rod specs?

 

[plotalot]

That would be a question that only the individual could answer. However, if you are willing to give up one specification that wouldn't affect the performance of the rod, add length to the butt with an extension. A lot easier to do that than strip the whole rod and the resulting performance is more predictable.

 

[Sandcrab]

So I know nothing about custom rods and have a newby question. Is it possible to take a rod that you really really like (but prefer a different STYLE rod) and have it tweaked to the style you like? I have this St Croix Avid inshore that's 8 ft and rated for 1/2 - 2oz and 14-30 pound line but I really prefer a surf style rod so could I have it stripped and move the reel seat forward by a few inches to give it a longer butt without ruining the existing rod specs?

I have this rod in conventional (Tidemaster series and not Avid). I also use it for flipping for bass. I needs almost 4 oz of weight to properly balance it with an ABU 6500 CS Mag or Shimano Curado 300E reel. I thought about renovating this rod for a long time but decides to just purchase another rod for my needs. Personally, I love my Avid rods and would not touch them at all...

If i were to change it over to a surf style rod (cork tape) is would not be that hard. You'd have to remove the foregrip, reel seat, and rear cork section. Hardest part is making sure you have a good fit for the reel seat. I use fiberglass drywall tape and U-40 rod bond. You just have to work "backwards" if you don't take off the guides - not too easy but very doable...

Sandcrab

 

[tjbjornsen]

I do not know this rod at all (but why should lack of knowledge prevent anyone from commenting on anything on the WWWEB??? ;-)
But Plotalot's idea seems like a great solution to this issue.
Especially if you don't want to do all of the resulting work yourself.
You could accomplish his solution in short order with minimal rod building skills and $$$ investment.

That would be a question that only the individual could answer. However, if you are willing to give up one specification that wouldn't affect the performance of the rod, add length to the butt with an extension. A lot easier to do that than strip the whole rod and the resulting performance is more predictable.