For an off the shelf float rod check out the Fenwick 10'-5" HMX series rated at 2-10lbs $106.00 at sportco,This rod was 65 bucks 6 years ago,but at at little over 100 bucks is still a great deal.
I've landed everything from Winterruns to Satsop chums and a 28lb springer...my .02....Os
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