I have tested some ERNs on rods before but I really don't trust my numbers, some have been really close to what I have seen on the data base and some have not. I have a 9' 8 wt blank I got from binghams clearance they have been doing. I really like the rod but I need a heavier line for it. The heaviest line I have is a 7 wt and I can only afford to by one new line at the moment. So, has anyone tested the ERN of those blanks. I know the manufacturer but I don't know if I should advertise it because she didn't have it advertised on her site. At any rate, has anyone tested the ERN on one of these blanks. I don't know if I should go with an 8 or a 9 wt line. It is a fairly stiff fast action and I don't have any experience with a rod with this heavy an action, all of my previous rods have been in the 00 to 6 wt range and moderate to moderate fast action.

You'll probably have to a bit more specific with a model number or something. Unless and until we know what blank you have it's hard to run the numbers on a mere guess.


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I know it was made by advanced tubular, I am not sure of the exact model number, it just says F908-4 which I know could be a generic number but it is a dark maroon/brown/plum color and is marketed as a 9' 8 wt. Has a fast action and the butt diameter is .420 and it has between a 4.5 and a 5.0 tip, listed as a 5.0. I realize they went out of business and I cannot find any of their blanks on the rod data list. Hope this helps.

Thanks

Hopefully someone that has one can run the numbers for you.

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Cody,
Based on the butt and tip diameters should throw an 8 to 8-1/2 line. Try a RIO grand or SA GPX 8 weight these run 1/2 weight heavy.

The thing is, any rod will throw an 8-weight line, at some distance. The question that hasn't been asked is at what general distance do you plan to fish the rod mostly?

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