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Fly Rod Blank
Posted by:
juan dominguez
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Date: September 10, 2014 09:43AM
Hello, I purchased a fly rod blank years ago and I am trying to determine the specifics for this rod. It is a 8'3"- 2 piece and what appears to be fiberglass. There is a piece of masking tape that reads CF-865-2. The blank is a dark maroon/brown color. The butt measures 8.30mm (0.327") and the tip is 2.15mm(0.083"). I normally don't build fly rods, but I am going to give this one a try. Any information, if available, would be appreciated. Thanks Re: Fly Rod Blank
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: September 10, 2014 10:30AM
I would be hesitant to invest much money for components or time in building a fly rod on this blank unless it is intended to be used for display purposes only. Modern fly rod blanks, even "inexpensive" ones, are so far superior in performance and weight to their e-glass ancestors that even a short-range 5 wt. fiberglass blank is far outclassed. Re: Fly Rod Blank
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: September 10, 2014 11:23AM
What color is the inside of the blank? Can you see inside the butt area?
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Posted by:
juan dominguez
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Date: September 10, 2014 01:13PM
The blank appears to be a matte black finish on the inside and the butt end is a material of some sort. The two sections are of equal lengths, 52". Thanks for the responses. Re: Fly Rod Blank
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: September 10, 2014 01:23PM
If the interior is black or charcoal, it's likely a graphite blank.
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Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: September 10, 2014 02:08PM
Scrap the butt end and see what color it is Bill - willierods.com Re: Fly Rod Blank
Posted by:
Jim Allen
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Date: September 10, 2014 06:05PM
Ill take a stab at it,, It sounds like an orvis blank 5wt.
You could verify by calling them,just a thought. Re: Fly Rod Blank
Posted by:
juan dominguez
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Date: September 10, 2014 10:43PM
That's what I am thinking too, just can't find anything definite. I'll try contacting Orvis next. Since I am really not that familiar with fly rods, if it is an Orvis would it be worth building? I would like to thank everybody who responded. Re: Fly Rod Blank
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: September 11, 2014 07:54AM
If you like the way it looks and feels, then it's worth building. You already have the blank and the seat, guides and grip needn't cost very much. Why not build it out and give it a try?
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Posted by:
juan dominguez
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Date: September 11, 2014 08:47AM
I have built casting and spinning rods, this would be my first fly rod build. Thanks again Re: Fly Rod Blank
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: September 11, 2014 03:06PM
It's much the same except the order in which the seat and grip go on the blank. You certainly have the skills to do it. Set the stripping guide about 31 to 32 inches from the butt of the rod. That's about the only tip you need to get underway.
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Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: September 11, 2014 03:35PM
I would like to add when you cast the rod Check the stripper or butt guide and see if it is needed to addjust
So it will be nicer to grab the line when needed to strip line Make it feel good to you Bill - willierods.com Re: Fly Rod Blank
Posted by:
Jim Allen
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Date: September 11, 2014 05:21PM
It would be worth it!
These fellas here wont steer you wrong. Re: Fly Rod Blank
Posted by:
juan dominguez
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Date: September 12, 2014 09:28AM
I have not been on this site for awhile, but when I am everybody on here is very helpful. Thanks again, Juan Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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