Thanks guys.

I know I at least have some options.

As for the type of fishing I'm planning this rod for, it will be for nymphing in rivers with heavily weighted flies with and without an indicator. The chance of me actually putting a dry fly on such a set up is statistically nil. Although I may use it for some smallmouth bass poppers in lakes (I've located a population of smaller smallmouth bass that would be within reach from shore and tons of fun on such a rig).

The allure of this type of rod for me is the reach, control, and the simplicity. That's why I'm thinking a longer 'pole' rather than the pure Tenkara rod might work better for me.

I realize what I'm looking to do is not 'Tenkara' in it's pure form. What I tried last summer worked, the rod was just to darn heavy.

Thanks again.

Buddy