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Blank Identification Help
Posted by:
Justin Ault
(209.143.71.---)
Date: May 14, 2021 01:38PM
Good afternoon,
I was wondering if you guys could help me identify a rod I recently inherited. It was made in Columbus, OH at Dame Juliana, probably back in the 90's. That shop has been gone now for going on 20 years. Anyway, it is a 9'6" 2 piece, 5wt, black build. Other than the shops sticker the only identifiable marking is F 1145. I know there is a loomis rod matching these specs labeled with FR1145. Do you guys think that's possible? Thank you all for the help. Re: Blank Identification Help
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: May 14, 2021 01:40PM
I'm not aware that G. Loomis ever painted any blanks deep, gloss black, although some of their GL3's were a matte black.
Typically F would identify a blank and FR a finished, factory rod. ........... Re: Blank Identification Help
Posted by:
Justin Ault
(209.143.71.---)
Date: May 14, 2021 01:42PM
Thanks Tom, that is helpful.
It is more matte than gloss. Good to know on the F vs FR. Re: Blank Identification Help
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
(---)
Date: May 14, 2021 03:59PM
The "R" simply means you have a finished rod part number not a blank number. There is no mistaking a flat black matt GL3. Don't touch a GL3 with any kind of solvent, the finish will disappear. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/14/2021 04:01PM by Spencer Phipps. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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