Help w/ blank selection

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Posted by: Jeff Robinson (209.74.42.---)

Date: April 13, 2005 08:57PM

I'm planning my next rod, it will be the 7th I've built. It will be my most heavily used rod.

When trying to research different blanks I have a difficult time comparing apples to apples.

How important is the amount modulus? Is there some specific info I should be looking for to evaluate the blanks.

What exactly is IM6, IM7.... I want a rod that is an excellent value. I don't want to pay for a big name blank unless it

really out performs the others. I do own a Sage and a Loomis and they fish great, but I'm not sure how much they out perform my generic IM6 blank.

Any recomendations? I hear alot about Dan Craft and Gatti????

I fish primarily small - medium Pennslyvania streams, 12 months a year. I probably fish nymphs most often, but also drys and streamers. Although I seldom use a strike
indicator, I often put alot of weight on to get to the bottom when conditions require it. This will replace a 9' ,4 wt, 4 piece rod with a fast action.

I am inclined to stay with that configuration, unless something else makes better sence.

Any thoughts?

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