does anyone know what the modulus rating is for the gl3 fly blanks im thinking of building a 9 foot 5 wieght has anyone built this rod how is it thanks in advance jon

I've never been able to get the modulus ratings on any of G Loomis's blanks. I'd suspect this to be in the low 30's, though.

Putter

I don't remember where I read it but I believe that the gl3 blanks are around 43,000,000 modulus graphite. I have built and fished quite a few of them and they are pretty light with mod/fast-I realize this is subjective- action. I don't want to change your mind (i really like Loomis blanks) but Rainshadow and Dan Craft blanks are also worth a look. I now use my rods built on Loomis blanks as back ups for the two I mentioned. The Dan Craft SIG V 9' #5 is a sweet blank and very light - you can't beat the price or Dan's service.

Nice enough blanks, but the blanks Dustin mentioned, St Croix, All Star, and American Tackle I think are a better value. Usually straighter blanks also.

Spencer

They are 43 mil , and I just gave finished one for a christmas gift to give .They are nice blanks , and I would take the above advice above to look around also . I do like them , but if you like truely fast rods look at Dans Sig V , or FTs . I'm not knocking Loomis in any way , I fish 3 of them for now , 'till my FT is finished that is .
John

I'm frankly surprised that the GL3 is that high of modulus. I've fished with several for walleye and frankly, they aren't very good for transmitting the subtle bite.
I've researched a lot on this and have never found where G Loomis would post what the modulus was on any of their rods??? Kind of interested in how anyone found this information. I just gave up and figured that they would not release it for some reason???

Putter

If the modulus ratings of the gl3 is that of 43 mil modulus does anyone know what the glx would be( i am lucky to have a few of these to build onto)
Any info as to the background of loomis blanks would be apreciated.
Having recently built a 9 ft6 in St Croix SC1V and a dan craft i am quite interested in the technical stuff.But do you think the fish know the differance?

Thanks all....

Jon, I built the exact rod that you speak of gl3 9ft 5 wt this spring and fished it all summer/fall. Very light weight and I agree with the rest that it is a moderate fast rod. Nice blank but there are equal rods for much less cash. I also built the gl3 8'6" 5 wt and like it a lot, but I fished it one day going back and forth between it and a rainshadow rx7 8'6" 5 wt that I had built and if blind-folded I would have had a very difficult time telling them apart other than the gl3 was a touch faster in the tip and I do mean only a touch. It's getting more and more difficult to accept the added cost for such a slight difference in performance.