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high modulus blanks in sub-freezing temps?
Posted by:
Jared Taylor
(---.cityofanderson.com)
Date: December 03, 2015 11:49AM
Anyone with any experience fishing high modulus rods in sub-freezing temps tell me if the "brittleness" of the higher modulus graphite comes into play? I guess what I'm asking is do you think the blank becomes MORE brittle in really cold temps? Trying to get a build together for someone who fishes swift water on the Maumee River close to Lake Erie starting in February. Re: high modulus blanks in sub-freezing temps?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: December 03, 2015 12:12PM
High modulus graphite isn't "brittle."
Keep in mind these materials on used on aircraft flown at altitudes where the temperature is a heck of a lot colder than anything you're going to experience, even in Lake Erie winters. .............. Re: high modulus blanks in sub-freezing temps?
Posted by:
Jared Taylor
(---.cityofanderson.com)
Date: December 03, 2015 12:19PM
Excellent point, Tom. Sometimes it just takes someone to put things into perspective. Thank you. Re: high modulus blanks in sub-freezing temps?
Posted by:
P. Wayne Hart
(---.cpe.citywest.ca)
Date: December 04, 2015 09:23AM
I fish several high modulus rods here in costal BC. Most of the winter fishing is at or slightly above freezing and I have had no issues with my 13ft+ spey rods. Re: high modulus blanks in sub-freezing temps?
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: December 04, 2015 10:08AM
Anglers who fish running water in sub-freezing temperatures commonly dip their rod tip into the water to remove ice buildup in the tip-top. It is faintly possible water could seep inside the tip of the rod blank, freeze, expand, and weaken or break the blank. Re: high modulus blanks in sub-freezing temps?
Posted by:
Jared Taylor
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Date: December 04, 2015 10:10AM
Thanks Mr Hart for your reply. That helps, I'm sure that is somewhat comparable to the temps he fishes in. Re: high modulus blanks in sub-freezing temps?
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: December 04, 2015 08:10PM
Under the conditions mentioned any graphite rod would break from freezing, would have to be between the tip top/guide foot and blank, otherwise you'd have to fill the entire blank with water. Re: high modulus blanks in sub-freezing temps?
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
(---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: December 04, 2015 08:10PM
Under the conditions mentioned any graphite rod would break from freezing, would have to be between the tip top/guide foot and blank, otherwise you'd have to fill the entire blank with water. Re: high modulus blanks in sub-freezing temps?
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
(---.res.bhn.net)
Date: December 04, 2015 09:01PM
Spencer: I was thinking more along the lines of capillarity, like when some liquid remains in the barrel of even an upright straw. Re: high modulus blanks in sub-freezing temps?
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: December 04, 2015 09:51PM
In theory, as it expanded, it would move down into the area that offers the least resistance - the remainder of the rod blank which offers plenty of room for it.
Not saying it couldn't happen, but it's not extremely likely. ............... Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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