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6'9" fast action graphite fly rod blank
Posted by: John P. Rivera (---.boid.qwest.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 02:32PM

Hello Folks ... I've been looking for a 6'9" 3 or 4 piece fast action fly rod blank ... I have yet to be successful so I was wondering two things: Does anyone have such a blank in their inventory and would be willing to part with it for a reasonable price? And two, does anyone know of a spinning rod blank that I could be used as a fly rod blank that would fit the requirements. Cordially, John Patrick Rivera, Owner of The Fly Rod Company in Idaho Falls, ID

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Re: 6'9" fast action graphite fly rod blank
Posted by: Michael Danek (---.adr01.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 04:53PM

How fast is fast? Fast as we think of fly rods being fast,with a CCS action angle of about 69 degrees, or spinning rod fast with an AA of about 75 degrees? Here is where CCS could possibly lead you to a 3 piece travel spin rod that would fit the bill.

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Re: 6'9" fast action graphite fly rod blank
Posted by: Ron Schneider (---.mid.dyn.suddenlink.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 05:00PM

What line weight are you looking for?
As Mick says, a spin blank can sometimes work very well for a "fast" fly blank.
Roughly a 16th of an once in spin lure is about a 1 weight in fly line.
3/16 lure = 3/4 wt fly
A 5/6 wt fly blank makes a nice soft action 1/8-3/8 oz lure spin blank.
We made those up years ago for Nightcrawler fishing, unweighted.
There was a book called "Lunkers Love Nightcrawlers" where I first saw this.
Hope this helps, as will the "CCS" and "AA" data.

Best wishes,
Ron Schneider
Schneider's Rod Shop
Mountain Home, Arkansas
[www.schneidersrods.com]
mtnron40@yahoo.com
870-424-3381

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Re: 6'9" fast action graphite fly rod blank
Posted by: Michael Danek (---.adr01.alma.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 05:24PM

John, email me.

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Re: 6'9" fast action graphite fly rod blank
Posted by: Lynn Behler (---.97.252.156.res-cmts.leh.ptd.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 07:55PM

Not at all sure, but look at rodgeeks.

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Re: 6'9" fast action graphite fly rod blank
Posted by: John P. Rivera (---.boid.qwest.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 08:02PM

Ron Schneider ... Thank You! ... duh, I'm looking for a 3 wt ...

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Re: 6'9" fast action graphite fly rod blank
Posted by: John P. Rivera (---.boid.qwest.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 08:03PM

Lynn, they have a 7' three weight...

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Re: 6'9" fast action graphite fly rod blank
Posted by: John P. Rivera (---.boid.qwest.net)
Date: July 22, 2019 08:07PM

Michael ... email sent ...

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Re: 6'9" fast action graphite fly rod blank
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: July 25, 2019 10:04AM

If you provide a list of rods that feel fast to you then responders could provide a list of rods that feel fast to them. That should facilitate your search for the right blank.

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