SPONSORS
2024 ICRBE EXPO |
Fly Blank
Posted by:
Will Cooper
(---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: June 07, 2016 04:05PM
Hi all,
Im trying my hand at building a 6wt fly rod for freshwater bass fishing. Ive been looking around for blank suggestions. Casting distance will be key, as the place i fish has very clear water and the fish are easily spooked. I gotta be able to reach them from a distance. Any suggestions are very much appreciated. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/07/2016 04:37PM by Will Cooper. Re: Fly Blank
Posted by:
Don @ American Tackle
(---.biz.bhn.net)
Date: June 07, 2016 05:50PM
Check out the BRAND NEW Bushido Fly blanks.... _______________________________ God Bless, Don Morse 800-516-1750 ext. 1207 / don@americantackle.us Rod Building..... It's What We Do. Re: Fly Blank
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
(---.res.bhn.net)
Date: June 07, 2016 06:17PM
I built a 6wt. rod on a 9' MHX blank a few years ago. With a WF7F line and a small popper I can still get it to cast 90". I have no fears recommending that blank for performance or price. Re: Fly Blank
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
(---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: June 07, 2016 06:22PM
2X on MHX, super casting blanks! Re: Fly Blank
Posted by:
Will Cooper
(---.parexel.com)
Date: June 08, 2016 06:51AM
Also, how much is to much to cut off the butt end of a 2pc rod? I found a great blank but its a 10'. Is it ok to cut 12in off the but end to get it to the length i want? Re: Fly Blank
Posted by:
Ken Preston
(---.opera-mini.net)
Date: June 08, 2016 07:46AM
Will -
I would keep looking at different blanks before I took the step of cutting the blank. You will change the "action" and the "feel" if you cut it. There are lots of manufacturers and distributors Re: Fly Blank
Posted by:
Will Cooper
(---.parexel.com)
Date: June 08, 2016 08:25AM
Perfect, thx Ken. Re: Fly Blank
Posted by:
Ron Weber
(---.ph.ph.cox.net)
Date: June 08, 2016 08:42AM
Another good choice would be the Bingham Ent SHX in the 9' 7wt especially if there will be any size to the bass at all. Ron Weber Re: Fly Blank
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
(---.res.bhn.net)
Date: June 08, 2016 08:13PM
OOPS! I meant 90 feet, not 90 inches. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
|