Hey troutboy,
What wieght flyrod blank you want to use? I had a 9' 7 wt, cortland blank built into a spinning rod. I sed it for summer steelhead. It was a nice blank and only ran 30 bucks for the blank......I was into the rod 100 bucks.
If you want a little longer rod get the G.Loomis 1141. Sweet rod!!!!! 9'6" slow action ultra light rated for 4 to 8 lb test. If you get the 1141 get it in the IMX. The IMX has a little more lifting power than the GL3. I have fished both rods and the IMX wins hands down. I use that rod year round.
You might want to try rolling River rods in Woodland WA. Debbie builds a very nice rod. Im in Longview alot, so if ya wanna hook up and fish sometime drop me a line.
Oh yea I have a buddy who builds rods also. He built a 9' 7 wt cacade blank into a spinning rod for another friend, very nice rod........if intrested let me know
willierower