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Posted by: Mike Molenda (---.bflony.east.verizon.net)
Date: December 27, 2009 01:11PM

I've been looking for a 15 foot float rod blank and I can't seem to find one. anyone here know of any? I've found G.Loomis 15' blanks in the past but they are no longer available. Any Info or suggestions?

Thanks
Mike

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Re: 15 footer
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: December 27, 2009 02:45PM

Mike,
CTS

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Re: 15 footer
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.ptld.qwest.net)
Date: December 27, 2009 06:16PM

I think Raven still makes them also.

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Re: 15 footer
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: December 27, 2009 06:43PM

These may help. A blank does not care what it is use as : [www.meiserflyrods.com]

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: 15 footer
Posted by: Mike Molenda (---.bflony.east.verizon.net)
Date: December 27, 2009 07:00PM

Bill,

I always thought that a blank is made for a specific purpose? Can a spey blank be used as a float rod?

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Re: 15 footer
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: December 27, 2009 07:10PM

As long as the specifications meat what you are looking for. A lot of builders if they can not find a spinning blank or a casting blank look at fly blanks. Action and the ability to cast the lure weight you want to use is the main thing. And ability to pull in the fish you are after.

If you can call Meiser and ask . And of course do a Google search.

Also try a search of this site with All Dates . In the red bar.

Bill - willierods.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/2009 07:13PM by bill boettcher.

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Re: 15 footer
Posted by: Rolly Beenen (---.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com)
Date: December 27, 2009 09:50PM

Mike
Where are you fishing and for what? For big water such as the Niagra river or the rapids in Sault ste marie I would use a CTS blank or a Raven.
St croix I think is coming out with a 15'

You could also do as Bill stated and convert a 7/8 weight into a float rod.

Rolly Beenen
Rovic Custom Rods

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Re: 15 footer
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: December 27, 2009 09:52PM

Yes - you can use a spey as a float/centerpin rod. Just get an appropriate weight classification.

Herb

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Re: 15 footer
Posted by: Scott Hovanec (---.hsd1.pa.comcast.net)
Date: December 28, 2009 10:02AM

St. Croix has released 11', 13' & 15' float blanks for 2010

3CP150MLM3
15' 0" 3 piece - Medium-light power, Moderate action.
Blank weight 4.3 ounces
Retail $170

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Re: 15 footer
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: December 28, 2009 11:26AM

They are on the St Croix's site.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: 15 footer
Posted by: Mike Molenda (---.bflony.east.verizon.net)
Date: December 28, 2009 06:48PM

I knew that st croix mad a 13 footer. I'll have to look into the 15.

Thanks
Mike

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