Need some info on Cabela's new FT+ fly rod blanks. (Or similar blanks)

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Re: Need some info on Cabela's new FT+ fly rod blanks. (Or similar blanks)

Posted by: Russ Pollack (64.241.28.---)

Date: January 17, 2008 01:07AM

The inscription can be removed, or even covered with a solid wrap.

You're not gonna like the shipping cost. They have made shipping and handling into a profit center than can easily raise the price of whatever you buy, by 15-20%.

These are pretty good blanks (not made by them, of course) but there are a number of blanks by other manufacturers that xan easily match these rods in quality and action. Some makers that come to mind are (in no particular order) American, PacBay, Batson (Rainshadow/Rainforest), Lamiglas, and Seeker. While you didn't give any specifics about length, action, etc., I would look at the other maker's sticks with similar specs to whatever you are considering. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Uncle Russ
Calico Creek Rods

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