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Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Patrice NEZOU
(---.crf.canon.fr)
Date: August 05, 2009 08:09AM
Hi all,
I would like to know if someone have any feedback about the new Dancraft FTXl typically 9' #4 or #5 . What about the comparison with the old LOOMIS GLX ? Any AA and ERN measurement ? Thanks for your help. Patrice Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Mike Marrone
(---.hsd1.de.comcast.net)
Date: August 05, 2009 05:42PM
I think dan craft lists the ern and aa of those blanks on his website. Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Patrice NEZOU
(---.crf.canon.fr)
Date: August 06, 2009 02:51AM
I know the information mentioned in the DanCraft site. I only wanted to have feedback about rodbuilders.
Patrice Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Tom Charlton
(---.nccr.epa.gov)
Date: August 06, 2009 01:04PM
I built a 6 weight off the blank and recently used it on some float trips in Montana. It is not as fast as the FT series. It also seems to be more line-specific than the FT. I really like it; it has a lot of power and "feel." I found I could cast very accurately with it. I was using relatively heavy double nymph rigs and with split shot and a strike indicator and found I could l lift 45 feet of line off the water, back cast it once and fire it downstream for another drift and do that for 6 hours. I can't compare it to Sage rods since I have used them. - Tom Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Tom Charlton
(---.nccr.epa.gov)
Date: August 06, 2009 01:05PM
The guides also liked the rod as well. I placed a review of the 6 weight on Dan Craft's site. Tom Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Tony Dowson
(---.ok.shawcable.net)
Date: August 07, 2009 01:14AM
I'm really looking forward to trying one of these blanks out.
Based on the CCS numbers I think these should make an excellent fit between the SIG V's and the FT's.I'm guessing they will be similar to the old 3pc SIG V's,but with a little faster action. Dan really does know how to make an exceptional blank,and at a great price. Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
(---.ptld.qwest.net)
Date: August 07, 2009 08:34AM
The earlier GLX rods were nothing exceptional as far as power or performance by today's standards, I still own a few. They are very close in ERN power to line weight rating just as many of Dan's Sig Vs are. Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Tom Charlton
(---.nccr.epa.gov)
Date: August 10, 2009 09:07AM
I have a Sig. V, nine-and-a-half footer in the works. I will try to compare it to the FTXL once I have built it. Tom Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Patrice NEZOU
(---.crf.canon.fr)
Date: August 10, 2009 12:40PM
Tom Charlton Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > I have a Sig. V, nine-and-a-half footer in the > works. I will try to compare it to the FTXL once > I have built it. Tom Ok thanks a lot. I am waiting your feedback. Patrice Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Patrice NEZOU
(---.crf.canon.fr)
Date: September 24, 2009 08:19AM
any news about your feeback concerning the FTXL , Tom ?
Thanks Patrice Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Tom Charlton
(---.dc.dc.cox.net)
Date: November 06, 2009 07:16PM
Sorry about the delay in this. I am embarrased to say that I have not cast the two back to back recently. I recall preferring the FTXL to the Sig. V. But I tend to prefer faster rods once I get above the five weights. They were both very nice. Let me practice cast the two back to back and I will repost. Tom Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
steve bridges
(74.11.241.---)
Date: January 06, 2010 03:35PM
Hey Tom - did you ever compare the two back to back? I'm currently deciding between FT and FTXL 9' 5wts and would love to hear more about the FTXL. Re: Feedback about new FTXL Dancraft blank ?
Posted by:
Tony Scott
(---.bal.clearwire-wmx.net)
Date: November 11, 2012 08:09AM
All -
I know this thread is a couple years old, but have you call cast and compared the GXT and FTXL to form opinions? I bought a St. Croix SCV Saltwater in 9wt based on someone's opinion and really don't like how stout it is. You almost to over line it 2 weights. I have thrown the FTXL in 10 weight and enjoy it much more. If I were looking for a strong 8 weight or a 9 that is more fun to cast - what would you recommend - FTXL or GXT? Thanks, Tony Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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