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Gotta ask
Posted by: Jim Bernard (---.dsl.mindspring.com)
Date: January 30, 2010 11:24AM

Rather than searching through the threads, I'm going to take the shortcut and just ask y'all:

I'm looking for a 'fast' 3wt, 8ft-8.5ft. graphite fly blank, for less than $150. Spring creek trout tool. I don't want a noodly, soft stick. Need something that has a little backbone to stand up to a little breeze/wind. Any suggestions before I make a random choice? Thanks in advance.

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: Jim Bernard (---.dsl.mindspring.com)
Date: January 30, 2010 11:28AM

Should have added:

It's not going to be my primary rod. Just an 'occasional' rod that I'll carry along for when the mood suits me.

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: bill boettcher (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: January 30, 2010 11:33AM

take a look at Batson, link to the left.

Bill - willierods.com

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: January 30, 2010 12:59PM

Take a look at the Batson RX7 blank, it fits your specs.

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: Tom Ciannilli (---.phlapa.fios.verizon.net)
Date: January 30, 2010 01:05PM

This Dancraft blank should fit your needs:

[www.dancraftent.com]

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: Jim Bernard (---.dsl.mindspring.com)
Date: January 30, 2010 01:38PM

I like the Dancraft suggestion but.... OUT OF STOCK.

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: Walt Natzke (---.dhcp.mghl.ca.charter.com)
Date: January 30, 2010 01:58PM

Call Dan. He can help you find what you need and/or let you know when he expects to get the blanks in.

Walt Natzke
Ripon, CA

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: Harold Dean (68.182.134.---)
Date: January 30, 2010 05:44PM

I'm another Batson fan. Excellent blanks and probably the best bang for your buck on the market today.

cheers
Harold

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: Peter White (80.252.84.---)
Date: January 31, 2010 07:01AM

The 3wt. 4pc. Rainshadow RX7 was my first project. I stll use it all the time even though I see all my newbee mistakes on it. Great value rod.

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: Larry Damore (---.hsd1.il.comcast.net)
Date: January 31, 2010 02:42PM

Just built a 4wt 8'-6" RX7 from batson. It is much nicer than my TFO Pro series 8'-6" i was currently using (still very nice). You can shoot line no problems. I am almost finished with an RX7+ of the same length and weight i think this rod (just from playing around with the blank so far) is gonna be super smooth and just a hair faster. we'll see. I also built one a rainforest II (IM7 from Pac Bay) and it is almost exactly like the RX7. All very Nice med/fast actions. I fish small spring creeks in wisconsin almost exclusively, so I know lighter weight rods and small creek conditions very well. Good luck!!

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: Jim Bernard (---.dsl.mindspring.com)
Date: January 31, 2010 04:18PM

Turns out we're fishing the same waters Larry. I frequent the SW Wisconsin spring creeks also, so I'm going to have to give your recommendation high regard. I'm leaning toward the RX7. Thanks.

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Re: Gotta ask
Posted by: Tom Kelly (---.sd.sd.cox.net)
Date: February 01, 2010 07:30PM

Jim,

I have an extra FT863-4 blank.

Email me if interested (your email is hidden).

Tom

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