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Salt Water fly rod
Posted by: Jim Demmons (---.abhsia.telus.net)
Date: December 04, 2012 08:25PM

Just wondering what is the difference , if any, from a salt water blank compared to a freshwater blank? I know the components, ie. eyes, handle material might be effected by use in salt water as compared to fresh water, but what about the blank? I see a number of blanks listed as salt water blanks---fly blanks as well as rig blanks---is there a diffence in the resin the manufacturer uses? Will a fresh water blank hold up if used in salt water conditions?

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Re: Salt Water fly rod
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: December 04, 2012 08:40PM

No difference in the blank.

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Re: Salt Water fly rod
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: December 04, 2012 08:46PM

The manufacturer is simply listing the blank as a saltwater model. Sometimes a manufacturer will list two blanks, same line weight or power, for fresh and saltwater. They will choose a heavier model, however, for their saltwater listing.

The blank has no idea if you're using it in fresh or saltwater.

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Re: Salt Water fly rod
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (---.res.bhn.net)
Date: December 05, 2012 03:26PM

In GENERAL salt water blanks of the same "line weight" are faster than their fresh water counterparts; salt water blanks are built for distance casting, fresh water blanks are built for delicate delivery. It takes a sophisticated fly angler to identify the difference. I'm not sure I'm one of them.

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