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Thomas & Thomas or Temple Fork?
Posted by:
Joe Doyle
(167.3.56.---)
Date: April 28, 2006 01:04PM
Guys, I'm trying to decide between two rods to build, and the money difference isn't that much.
Rod #1 is a Thomas & Thomas Horizon blank, 9'6" 9wt 2-pc. I have never cast this rod, so I'm looking for opinions on those that have. Rod #2 is a Temple Fork TiCR 9' 8 wt 4-pc.. I have cast this rod once, and I really enjoyed it. Now, I know that opinions on how a rod casts are highly subjective, but I'm asking anyway. The general consensus is that T&T makes some great rods, as does TFO. The money for both to purchase all components and build would be close (approx. $50 difference), so that's not really a factor. I do like an 8 wt, but the T&T is only available in a 9 wt., which would work since I'm trying to get rid of my current 9 wt now due to me hating it (it was a factory rod). So, if you were me, and you like a moderate fast to fast action rod, what would you choose? Re: Thomas & Thomas or Temple Fork?
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
(---.hsd1.wa.comcast.net)
Date: April 28, 2006 02:06PM
The T & T Horizons are my favorites in the T & T line. I don't think I'd exceed that length you've picked in a single hand rod if you do a lot of overhead casting ,as the longer rods I've used wear my shoulder and arm out much faster. Re: Thomas & Thomas or Temple Fork?
Posted by:
Rob Grider
(---.client.insightBB.com)
Date: April 28, 2006 03:41PM
Don't be afraid of the TFO 8 wt. rating, as many find that the power is often slightly underrated with these rods and they excel when a slightly heavier line, say a 9 wt. in this case is used. Re: Thomas & Thomas or Temple Fork?
Posted by:
Dan Sparks
(---.sb.sd.cox.net)
Date: April 28, 2006 04:21PM
I recently purchased the T&T 9'6" 9 weight blank that you are considering. It is a beautiful dark blue blank, with a flawless T&T finish. I have not built the rod yet, because my preliminary Common Cents measurement put the blank in the low 8's, and I need a rod in the mid 9's. Can't tell you anything about the TFO. Re: Thomas & Thomas or Temple Fork?
Posted by:
Joe Doyle
(---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: April 29, 2006 08:50AM
Guys, thanks for all of the information. Dan, based on your reply, I'd expect that the rod would weigh out in about the 8 wt range after it was all built. What kind of Action Angle did you find with the blank? Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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