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Grip type for 9' 4wt
Posted by:
John Lasky
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Date: November 19, 2001 03:05PM
hey everyone im moving to the next project. Im wondering whats everyones opinion on what type grip to put on the rod? 3pc 4wt 9' im pondering a short 6.5" fullwells or a 6.5" cigar that can be inletted for an uplock hood. I've discovered that a reverse half wells and a ultra fine are not very comfortable for myself. I have a brand new St. Croix Ultra legend 6wt that the grip is much too narrow for me and hence I dont use it . any insight will be welcome! PS;I agree that something needs to be done to consitantly grade and obtain good cork . I saw some dept store rods last night that had nicer cork than the top shelf preformed grips Ive purchased in the past "Happy wrapping" John Re: Grip type for 9' 4wt
Posted by:
William
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Date: November 19, 2001 08:14PM
I would use whatever type grip fit my hand the best and not worry too much about what type is 'supposed' to be used on such a rod. I saw somewhere where a guy rolled some playdough into a round shape and then griped it and squeezed it until it fit his hand like he wanted it. He then used it as a model for the grip he would shape out of cork. Sounds reasonable to me. Re: Grip type for 9' 4wt
Posted by:
jnail
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Date: November 20, 2001 04:03PM
go with what you like, I built my self a 4 wt with a reverse half wells, people look at it kind of funny on such a light rod, but it fits my hand better, and I like the flared upper end, it seems to give me some leverage from my thumb for long casts. Re: Grip type for 9' 4wt
Posted by:
Rolly
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Date: November 20, 2001 06:31PM
The site that describes the way to make your personalized grip is @#$%&. Check in the rod building section under grip or cork. It is very well written and should help you. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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