I have a couple of old late '60s/early '70s Fenwick Feralite FF116 fly rods that I still use. One has a removable cap in the reel seat that gives access to the shaft. Our Kilwell built Fenwick rods did not have a fighting butt, while in the US, some of the heavier Feralites had a removable fighting butt that could be slid up inside the shaft when required. I'm planning to build one but need an unwanted/surplus to requirements fibreglass fly rod butt section. If anyone has a broken or unwanted suitable fibreglass fly rod butt section, I am keen to hear from you. Cheers

Thanks Fraser. I really need the butt section  of a glass fly rod to get as close as possible to the internal taper of my FF116. It's got to be a tight fit.  Nothing so far at the shops I've checked. I had an old one that would have been perfect but took up the challenge and repaired it to a useable rod. If I can't find a suitable piece of glass, I will be visiting the Kilwell factory next month so will sort it out there. Very keen to bend the old Fenwick glass on a king. Cheers

Thanks Fraser. I'd prefer to use a length of fibreglass to keep the set up pure glass. I don't want the project to be expensive and I can wait. I do appreciate your input and appreciate your replies. Just getting a bit of practice in before I tackle the Epic Bandit kit.

Many thanks Fishinmad1, appreciate your reply. Private message has been sent. Cheers

post up the ID/OD Dick,

Alrighty,  im on it

Ah I had a look, and unfortunately the thickness part of either of these two is about 12.2mm so still a fair way shot of being thick enough for what you need mate.

Sorry I wasn't of any help.

Alright,

Great work Adam!! Such a top bloke! 

you guys wait till i send the invoice!