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Slow 3wt. blanks
Posted by:
Jesse Shipe
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Date: February 07, 2005 12:12PM
Hello,
I am looking for a slow action 8 to 9 ft 2-3 wt. rod blank. Graphite or glass. Any suggestions? I know you have great vendors to the left of this column, but I am looking for some feedback or personal experience first. Thanks much. Jess Re: Slow 3wt. blanks
Posted by:
larry pirrone
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Date: February 07, 2005 12:49PM
don't know about graphite but glass will be hard to find in that length and wt. only sourse i know if in glass is steffen brothers. not a sponsor but i believe no one else makes them.
Re: Slow 3wt. blanks
Posted by:
larry pirrone
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Date: February 07, 2005 01:02PM
JESSE, THEIR WEB ADDRESS IS www.steffenbrothersflyrods.com. the 8' is listed as a
3-4. Re: Slow 3wt. blanks
Posted by:
Tony Ertola
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Date: February 07, 2005 01:21PM
Some of the sponsors may carry Pacific bay traditional blanks I think maybe 8-9' 3wts. If not Cabela's has PT (progressive taper, moderate action 3 wt rods in 8 or 9'. Cheap, but nice brown finish.
Tony Re: Slow 3wt. blanks
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: February 07, 2005 01:30PM
St. Croix SCIII 7'6" 2 weight, or 8' 3 weight. Both are two pieces and their on sale from Hook and Hackle for $50.
These are the blanks used to make the Avid series of rods. I've cast an Avid in a 7'0 3 weight and it was a very nice and slow, smooth rod with plenty of reserve power. I'll be ordering one of the 2 weights this week, should make a perfect dry fly rod for small streams! Mark Re: Slow 3wt. blanks
Posted by:
Stan Grace
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Date: February 07, 2005 02:05PM
I think the PacBay Tradition would be a good bet to fit your need. It would be my 1st choice. Stan Grace Helena, MT "Our best is none too good" Re: Slow 3wt. blanks
Posted by:
Gerry Rhoades
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Date: February 07, 2005 04:23PM
I'll second Stan's recommendation for the Pac Bay Tradition. The 7'9" 3 weight is a really nice rod. Re: Slow 3wt. blanks
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Anonymous User
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Date: February 07, 2005 08:38PM
Jesse,
None of the rods mentioned above would I consider 'slow' action. When I think slow, I'm thinking the ORvis Full flex or the Scott G-series. If that's the slow you're talking, then the 8' 4 wt 3 pc Forecast from 2003 is right on cue with a 3 wt line. I use mine for 8X and midges. Also, the chalkstream light series from Angler's Workshop is slow action with a little higher modulus graphite for better recovery. I think they have a 7'7" 3 wt, maybe an 8' 1" 3/4 and other. Check out their site to the left. Thanks, rick Re: Slow 3wt. blanks
Posted by:
Dustin Crawford
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Date: February 07, 2005 08:58PM
I second the Chalkstream Light blanks from Angler's Workshop. They are very similar to the Talon Highlander light Series, which make up into incredible light line rods. They are very smooth casting, moderate action rods with enough backbone to reach out when necessary or land larger fish. Re: Slow 3wt. blanks
Posted by:
John Gertz
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Date: February 07, 2005 09:00PM
Lamiglas makes a nice slow action fiberglass rod. I've built and fished the 7' - 0" 3 weight and it's a very nice slow action rod. The blanks come 2 or 3 piece and are honey colored. Lamiglas also introduced a gloss black graphite/fiberglass blank for small stream, short casts, but I have no experience with it. I think it would be suitable for your use though. Also, Lamiglass has the Appalachian series that is designed for small waters and light lines. I've heard great things about this series and intend to build one very soon. Lastly, Diamondback makes a great little fiberglass rod that I had the opportunity to cast last year and it was fantastic, but with a more moderate action. I wouldn't overlook this rod though, it is really, really nice! Re: Slow 3wt. blanks
Posted by:
eric zamora
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Date: February 07, 2005 09:04PM
i'll agree here with rick. i built a pacbay tradition, but an 8 foot, 5 weight. it didn't approach slow at all. to my somewhat inexperienced .. err, experiences, i would label mine a medium fast, MAYBE medium. probably medium in your targeted 2-3 weight. but i'm just guessing.
i'm currently building both a rainforest 7'-9" 3 weight, 2 pc, and a forecast 8 foot 4 weight, 3 pc (the post 2004 model). both of these are much closer to a slow/medium feel. kind of whippy, if that transfers to "slow." it's not personal experience, but the lamiglas honey-colored fiberglass blanks were supposed to be pretty nice. check with lamiglas or anglers workshop. and the diamondglass blanks are supposed to be a pretty sweet poor man's bamboo. not sure if either offers the size you're cruising for. those chalkstreams were recommended to me for a light rod. one of the few available in blue, but they only come in two piece versions. good luck. eric fresno, ca. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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