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Cigar grips
Posted by:
Pieter Potgieter
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Date: February 21, 2006 02:32PM
what is the smallest grip available in length that you may know of? thanks Building a 6'6" 4pc 2wt. would like to have it look proportioned - also 2nd question - what is a good reel seat for a small reel - thanks Re: Cigar grips
Posted by:
eric zamora
(216.101.134.---)
Date: February 21, 2006 02:46PM
do a search using Janns Netcraft Cork Grip (or some variation, or go to janns web site) and you should find mention of a seemingly popular cork insert,/cork grip combo often used for small fly rods. anglers workshop also offers two versions of a "cigar" cork grip, the smaller of which might be what you're looking for. for small fly rods i like aluminum cap and ring or maybe double ring, both with wood inserts. but that's just me. ;-)
eric fresno, ca. Re: Cigar grips
Posted by:
Daniel Axelrod
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Date: February 21, 2006 02:56PM
I think REC makes a 5.5" or 6" cigar grip. Re: Cigar grips
Posted by:
Jim Bernard
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Date: February 21, 2006 03:52PM
Funny. I just posted a similar message a week ago. I bought a couple of cigar grips on @#$%& for the 6-6 2wt. I'm making now. Thought I could find a small reel seat that would work with it. Problem is that the butt end of the grip is only 13/16" in dia.— too small for anything uplocking. Apparently the answer is to go with something downlocking. I don't believe that a cork insert is that much lighter than a wood insert either. Re: Cigar grips
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: February 21, 2006 07:02PM
If your cigar grip is too long, you can always take off what you think is necessary from the back without changing the basic looks. Re: Cigar grips
Posted by:
Pieter Potgieter
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Date: February 23, 2006 06:32PM
Thanks again all. I may find something at the Charlotte show as well on Sale? Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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