Originally Posted by Richard Parsons

Paul4 from BFW makes rods with an extra eye at the butt end, so more line can be pulled through when casting.....

You could always add an extra rod ring yourself of course. Mind, I found it hard to find someone who sells rod rings these days. Does no one build their own rods anymore?
Edgeley Sports had some rings, but it looked as if they were all salvaged from other rods. Found it quite hard to find one to replace the broken ring I had.