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best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
Al Barrett
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Date: March 01, 2006 11:17AM
I am looking for the best moderate fast to fast action, 7' 6" to 8' 6", 4 weight blanks. I would rather have 3 or 4 sections. What are my best options under about $150? I am considering the SCIV, Dan Craft FTL with a dropped section, RX7+, and RX8, and Hook and Hackle HHX. ANy other choices?
Thanks, AB Re: best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: March 01, 2006 12:23PM
I have been really impressed by any Lamiglas Appalachian rod I've fished. Check ot the ET 904 3 piece. Re: best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
Jeff Shafer
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Date: March 01, 2006 01:20PM
If you're willing to go to 8'6", give Dan Craft a call and talk to him about how you plan to fish this rod. I purchased his 863-4 FT blank and fish it exclusively with a DT 4wt floating line. This rod is fished on medium sized trout streams casting fairly large dry flies and some weighted nymphs. The 863-4 as plenty of power to handle a four weight line - IMHO - and is a fast action rod.
Jeff Shafer Re: best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: March 01, 2006 04:11PM
Forgot the Lamiglas also comes in a 8 ft version, the ET 964. Re: best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
Andy Dear
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Date: March 01, 2006 07:01PM
CTS Maxim series in a 2pc......unbelievable rod, especially finished in the golden plum color.
Andy Dear www.lamarfishing.com Re: best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
Keith Tymchuk
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Date: March 01, 2006 08:32PM
Dan Craft 8'4 4 wt Sig. V! 3 pcs.....
Hard to find now....but WOW. Keith Re: best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
eric zamora
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Date: March 01, 2006 09:50PM
kind of on the low end of what's been mentioned but i kind of like the tiger eyes. i have two 7'-6" 3/4 4 piece blanks awaiting my attention.
(addendum).... and of course i love my dan craft sig V 8'-4", but those CTS blanks are sounding more interesting all the time. eric fresno, ca. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/02/2006 11:01AM by eric zamora. Re: best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
David Bole
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Date: March 02, 2006 09:54AM
Go with the Dan Craft 8'4" Sig V. It is a rod everyone should in their 8' 4 wt arsenal. You will not regret it.
Dave Re: best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
Steve Kartalia
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Date: March 02, 2006 11:23AM
All above are good recommendations. I built the St. Croix 4F804.4 not long ago and it is a very sweet rod. ERN was 5.05 I think so it has pretty ample power. Soft tip, light and crisp. The 4F793.4 is a real gem, not as fast as the 804.4, but I don't know how much power you like for your 4wts. I think it was 3.2 ERN or so, which is plenty I think if you usually fish close. Re: best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
John Dow
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Date: March 02, 2006 10:54PM
Dave Boyle hit the nail on the head ............The 8' sig V would be my first choice for that price range . John Got Fish ? Re: best 8' 4 weight
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: March 03, 2006 01:44AM
The only problem is the lack of available blanks as Dan does have thm anymore and it doesn't look like they are coming back.
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