Rod Building Creek Rod Questions

[Wetswinger]

Here’s a question for you avid creek fisherman. What is your favorite rod sizes and weights for creek fishing.? Is fiberglass vs graphite something you prefer.? I’m looking to build some small, custom rods this Winter and wonder what would appeal to you all. I just built myself a 7’6” 3# s-glass rod for panfish, on the cheap, and was happily surprised with the quality of the materials available off the web..

 

[Zak]

Here’s a question for you avid creek fisherman. What is your favorite rod sizes and weights for creek fishing.? Is fiberglass vs graphite something you prefer.? I’m looking to build some small, custom rods this Winter and wonder what would appeal to you all. I just built myself a 7’6” 3# s-glass rod for panfish, on the cheap, and was happily surprised with the quality of the materials available off the web..

I prefer the Icono-glass to the s-glass. A 7’6” 3# icono-glass rod seems like a perfect creek rod to me! (If they make such a blank.)

 

[Wetswinger]

I agree on the Iconoglass, great rods and not overpriced by any means. Of course, inflation, tariffs, etc. has hit the materials needed for fly rods also. My goal is trying for less cost on this next go-around , like $120-$140 delivered and still being able to offer a decent little rod..
I think there are some less cost options, nowadays, that offer some pretty good functionality..