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Any rod can be made into a telescopic or 2 piece. They are not very popular with bass fisherman, other than a flipping stick, so you won't see them built in large quantities..
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Devcon may level okay and it may not show yellow for a while. However, one of the properties that all thread finishes have that Devcon will not it flexibility. Over the course of time the Devcon will crack due to the way a rod bends. I wouldn't recommend using anything other than a thread finish on threads.
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A custom builder can get that light and probably lighter. If you take the right blank and combine it with good quality components placed correctly on the blank, then a custom rod can't be beat...........by any company.
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Dean, I stated that Flex Coat is not the "typical" blank finish. The epoxy hardens and will crack with the repetitive bending of the rod. There are good urethane finishes made for blanks that are very durable and much more forgiving when it come to the bending of the rod. Even the matte finishes on the rod today are not "bare" blanks. I do agree that durability has been sacrificed for weight on many high end rods today. The big companies have done a bang up job of selling this to fisherman.
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Flexcoat is not a typical finish for a rod blank. It is used to finish the thread wraps. Rod blanks will typically come with a matte or gloss finish. Either should hold up just fine and I would base my decision on how the rod felt versus the type finish it has.
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I can build the rod you are requesting. I have sent you an e-mail. Contact me if I can help.
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At a minimum, by taking length from the butt end of the rod you will moderate the action on it. Taking a foot off of a rod that length will likely change the power as well.
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You might also consider the Rod Building Expo in High Point, NC near the end of February. You can access that site through the previously mentioned rodbuilding.org. I can't tell from your profile where you are located, but I would be glad to offer any assistance. Skeet Skeet's Custom Rods www.skeetsfishingrods.com