I just finished fishing with a new Bushido 4 wt two piece fly rod that I built for the Michigan Rod Builders gathering two weeks ago. I knew the blank was nice, light and not screaming fast in the tip like some other blanks that I have built on, but I had no idea how really nice this blank fishes until last night. I put single foot guides on the rod, and used a single foot stripper guide for the set up. I was using SA Boost 4 wt WF4F line on it. This thing is impressive. While trying to over drive it, I was about 5 wraps from the backing. It fishes like blanks that cost a whole lot more, and roll cast like a dream. I tried to really push it hard, and yet it stayed consistent, and did not fold up. Lifting the line was smooth and the blank loaded up deeper than a lot of similar 4 wt blanks that I have fished with. I only caught a couple of bluegills, as the fishing was really slow. I am a Pro Staffer for American Tackle, so it is part of what I do to promote the products, but I am also a fisherman, and really love fly fishing. I have a bunch of different rods, but I have just found a new favorite. Not because it is shiny and new (Matte Finish) but because it really fishes well. I have a 3 wt on the bench now too.. Going to put the islander on it when it is done. Tight Lines..

Thanks Randy... all of the feedback has been great..

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Am i correct in assuming "power" in the chart equals line weight?

eric
fresno, ca.

yes Eric,,, I will have that fixed.....

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God Bless, Don Morse

800-516-1750 ext. 1207 / don@americantackle.us

Rod Building..... It's What We Do.

I looked at the site and found the rod blank section but could not find any Bushido fly rod blanks. Where are they listed? Thanks.

John,

Click on Don's link in the second post of this thread to see sizes and prices for the blanks.

eric
fresno, ca.