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G Loomis IGFA
Posted by:
Alex price
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Date: May 08, 2021 02:39PM
Hi all I am a rod builder from the UK I have been asked to build four tuna rods using some G Loomis IGFA blanks part number 6880 and 6850 w. I think the blanks were purchased some years ago.
I have never built tuna rods before so this is new to me so I am after some advice on guide spacing and blank lengths please. The 50 to 80lb class will have straight butt's I was thinking a total length of 6ft to 6.5ft The other blanks 80 to 130lb will be bent butt this is what I am not to sure about haw long should I make the blank with a long bent butt. Any help or direction will be great thanks. Re: G Loomis IGFA
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: May 08, 2021 03:04PM
G. Loomis, Inc. built and offered some fantastic IGFA glass blanks in the late 80's through early 90's. The butt area was straight/non-tapered so any trimming wouldn't upset the built-in fit to the appropriate Aftco Uni-Butt. Now keep in mind that these are "chair" rods and not meant for stand-up style fishing. The length needs to be sufficient to clear the line across the stern gunnel when fighting a fish. I don't think I ever trimmed more than perhaps 2 inches off any of these.
It might be worth your while to ask your client a few more questions about how he'll be fishing these rods. ............. Re: G Loomis IGFA
Posted by:
Alex price
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Date: May 09, 2021 11:15AM
I see what you mean the lighter blank had 8.5 inch parallel section. The other one is 1.5 inch.
He was given the blanks and just plan's to use them anyway I know this customer well and he hasn't got a chair this may well change soon. So the blanks are 5ft 8inch long and the bent butt length is 26.5 inch measured in a straight line this makes 94.5 inch assuming nothing get cut off the butt end. Would that be correct for a chair rod? Re: G Loomis IGFA
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: May 09, 2021 06:58PM
Depends on how far away the stern gunnel is. They will most likely be okay. But one thing is for sure - these are NOT stand up style rod blanks.
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Posted by:
Alex price
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Date: May 10, 2021 02:43PM
OK thanks for your help I will see what my customer wants to do. Re: G Loomis IGFA
Posted by:
Aleks Maslov
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Date: May 23, 2021 12:57PM
Alex -
Take a look at the NFC (Current Gary Loomis) IGFA series: [northforkcomposites.com] Since you are in the UK - you will need to get them from Rodhouse.fr Thanks, Aleks Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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