A friend gave me his "favorite" rod the other day and asked if I would build one exactly like it.  I have been looking to no avail in finding this rod online to get the specs on  it.  I have seen a few of these but am not real familiar with them.

 

The rod is a Quarrow  GreenCountry ML3 , and the lable on it says   OTC705F  7'0"  Medium  Line 12-25 lb.  lure 3/8-1oz.

 

From what I can feel it appears to be a moderate action blank.  The tip is a 5.5

 

I asked him if this was a crankbait rod and he didn't know but does not use it for that purpose.

 

Does anyone know anything about these rods and where I can get some real info on the OTC705F

 

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Tom

I havent heard of that manufacturer before. Could it perhaps be a custom builder? Any idea how old the rod is? It could be a company that is no longer in business.

I am no custom builder but I guess you are trying to find the same exact blank as that rod has. With the length given as well as the lure rating, and general taper of the rod I would assume you could find a comparable blank to use?

Good luck... hopefully someone has some more info on this rod.

Try moving this topic to the Tackle Making Forum. Some of the guys that frequent there have years of experience in building and may be able to help.

Im going to go out on a limb and assume that its a 7'   5 power fast action rod.  Just deciphering the otc705F code. 3/8 - 1oz is about on par with a 5 power rod.

I havent heard of that manufacturer before. Could it perhaps be a custom builder? Any idea how old the rod is? It could be a company that is no longer in business.

I am no custom builder but I guess you are trying to find the same exact blank as that rod has. With the length given as well as the lure rating, and general taper of the rod I would assume you could find a comparable blank to use?

Good luck... hopefully someone has some more info on this rod.

 

Not a custom builder.

 

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewquarrowotc665f.html

 

I did a bit of research on them a couple years ago.  They had some pretty good reviews, although not a lot of them.  Didn't buy one, so I can't help.

 

EDIT: They are apparently out of rod making.

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That link was very helpful.  As a custom builder I was able to determine that the blank Ihave is a fast action just on a seven foot rod.  I can match the rod diameter and line class and now the action to come up with a very similiar rod.

 

Thanks

Tom