{"product_id":"13-7-8wt-5-piece-spey-rod-component-kit-1","title":"13' 7\/8wt. 5 piece spey rod component kit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eWe’ve brought back our popular 13' 7\/8wt Spey Rod Kit — now updated with a more travel-friendly 5-piece blank.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eThis blank features a medium-fast action that performs exceptionally well across a wide range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eWe’ve chosen a raw carbon finish with a semi-gloss top coat, providing a clean, neutral look that pairs well with a wide variety of hardware and thread color combinations. Each kit includes a rod sock and a spec label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eAll of our blanks are sent to Steve Godshall, a respected expert who collaborates with the world’s top spey and switch rod\/line designers. Steve has tested our blanks thoroughly and provides custom guide spacing and line grain recommendations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eScandi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e500–600 grains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eSkagit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e550–650 grains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eCustomize your kit using the drop-down menus to the right.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChoose your preferred grip, reel seat*, and guide set color. Each guide set includes a hand-fit tip top, a full set of guides, stripping guides, hand-fit winding check, and a hook keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e*Due to the butt section’s diameter, we offer five different spey-style \"tube\" reel seats to ensure a perfect fit. The black nickel seat is shown in the product photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eIn addition to the black rod sock this rod ships with, we offer a custom made linen rod sock made to fit this rod.  You can find it here: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.proofflyfishing.com\/collections\/proof-linen-fly-rod-bags\"\u003eLinen Rod Socks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor additional custom options such as a custom label or alignment dots, please visit our custom \"add on\" page.  You can find it here: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Custom add ons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proofflyfishing.com\/collections\/custom-rod-kit-upgrades\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.proofflyfishing.com\/collections\/custom-rod-kit-upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are the specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength 13'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSections: 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eblank color: natural graphite with clear coat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLine weight: 7\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip size: .07\" (1.8mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButt diameter: .521\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlank weight:  4.90 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.5\" from tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e62.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e78\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e116.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis kit contains every piece you will need to build a complete rod.  You will need to add: epoxy, thread, and thread finish.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proof Fly Fishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52501425324308,"sku":null,"price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1581\/5753\/files\/IMG_7079_71188a60-0373-46bd-a4ff-f8b0cdcbed51.jpg?v=1718818465","url":"https:\/\/www.proofflyfishing.com\/products\/13-7-8wt-5-piece-spey-rod-component-kit-1","provider":"Proof Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}