Sheepshead rod qouestions

[The Red One]

Anybody have any input on building a rod specifically for sheepies? Ya know....the kind the old timers use? I don't want to put on a reel on it....just a fancy cane pole of sorts......I don't know??? My uncle wants one and I figured I could use a couple for me and my boys this winter. I don't even know where to begin on this one.....I just know I want a couple and I want to build them myself! lol

[shrky2413]

Get a long blank and put a tip top on it to tie the line to? I think Bass Pro Shops and Wal-Mart sell some rods like you are talking about for crappie fishing. Maybe you could look at them for some ideas.

[The Red One]

The crappie rods are the first thing that comes to mind for me also. I would like these to be a beefed up version of that. I'm hoping others with experience in this area will speak up. I build rods as a hobby and I think I this project will prove to be fun!

[Goags]

I don't know how much $ you're thinking to spend, but a 2piece 10'-10 1/2' fly rod blank would be a cadillac sheepy rod. Roger Seiders of FlexCoat built me a long casting spinning setup on one about 10 yrs ago. I use it w/ a casting cork/jig for sandies in tailrace areas. Just a thought.
Goags

[bill]

in Florida, they are used to get snapper out of the mangroves. Should be easy to make on a 10' blank.

[The Red One]

Thanks for the input guys........I'm thinking flyrod is the ticket. I'll be back after I do some more homework.