extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
Austin K McWhorter
(---.amrlcmtk01.res.dyn.suddenlink.net) Date: July 25, 2016 02:14PM
Does anyone produce blanks that they sell with an extra tip?? Thanks!
Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net) Date: July 25, 2016 02:51PM
bamboo fly rods come with an extra tip Others you may find out if you can get one from the supplier ??
Bill - willierods.com
Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
Bill Hickey
(---.nycap.res.rr.com) Date: July 25, 2016 02:56PM
Yes, 2 that come to mind are CTS (any of their fly blanks can be ordered with an extra tip, just email Herb) and Anglers Workshop has a USA made IM-6 blank that comes with an extra tip.
There might be others too.
Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net) Date: July 25, 2016 03:01PM
Heck Thanks Bill I just learned some thing Did not realize
Bill - willierods.com
Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
Austin K McWhorter
(---.amrlcmtk01.res.dyn.suddenlink.net) Date: July 26, 2016 10:11AM
Thanks guys
Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator) Date: July 26, 2016 11:31AM
Just wanted to interject something that many may not know - bamboo rods that ship with an extra tip. That extra tip isn't there in case you break one (although it's handy if you do). The idea is that you don't fish the same tip on consecutive days. The combination of moisture and flex can cause a tip to take a set so the maker generally wants you to alternate tips from day to day. Modern methods and adhesives have negated this issue to a large extent, but it's still a good idea to alternate the tips.
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Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
eric zamora
(---.lightspeed.frsnca.sbcglobal.net) Date: July 26, 2016 01:38PM
good point Tom. Also, I think some bamboo makers will create a slightly different taper on the tip for a different action.
as for graphite rods, a second tip can be useful. Both rods I have broken were broken in the tip section. A second tip can help you keep fishing that day.
eric
fresno, ca.
Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator) Date: July 26, 2016 02:20PM
Right, generally a second tip on a graphite rod, provided it's identical to the first one, is indeed insurance in case you break one.
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Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
Lance Schreckenbach
(---.sub-70-196-80.myvzw.com) Date: July 26, 2016 03:56PM
A lot of good fly rod/blank companies will replace the tip for free if you break it, but of course if you break it out in the middle of nowhere you don't have a replacement.
Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
bill boettcher
(---.dyn.optonline.net) Date: July 27, 2016 04:52PM
Reading these posts I still would think that most will get you another tip if you ask
Bill - willierods.com
Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
Linda Vance
(206.127.76.---) Date: July 27, 2016 08:23PM
Olde English Fly Shoppe sells blanks with extra tips. I have been generally happy with the quality, and when I have not been, Brian has offered exceptional customer service in the form of quick replacements. I've only built on his lightweight (3-4) blanks but have been happy with the product.
Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
Bill Sidney
(---.gci.net) Date: July 30, 2016 01:02AM
I have not read all the post but Anglers work shop has 2 tip blanks or did the last time I orded
William Sidney
AK
Re: extra tip for fly rods
Posted by:
Bill Sidney
(---.gci.net) Date: July 30, 2016 01:10AM
just check they have 2 stiles a 2 section an a 4 section both with a extra tip, it is there own brand
William Sidney
AK
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