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7 weight fly rod recommendations
Posted by:
david taylor
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Date: August 12, 2021 04:42PM
Thinking of wrapping up a 7-wt. fly rod for streamer fishing for large trout, steelies or some salt water. Should I go 9-foot or go for a 9'3" to10-footer? I want to spend $200 or less on the blank. How are the NFC x-ray fly blanks? For wade fishing. Re: 7 weight fly rod recommendations
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: August 12, 2021 04:45PM
For casting I see no reason to go longer than 9 feet, but there could be a line management issue that would be better handled by a longer rod. In a big river, long should not present any problems. I like Rainshadow Eternity 2's. Re: 7 weight fly rod recommendations
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: August 12, 2021 05:05PM
A 9ft 7wt is plenty satisfactory for the fishing you describe. If your salt water is in the surf, you may want a longer rod.\. The NFC are excellent blanks, fish them myself. Re: 7 weight fly rod recommendations
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: August 13, 2021 11:23AM
David,
Please unhide your email - or email me at hladen@hotmail.com to discuss a #7 CTS Affinity-X blank. Herb CTS Rep Re: 7 weight fly rod recommendations
Posted by:
Dale Thompson
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Date: August 13, 2021 04:09PM
I have two CTS Affinity X blanks on order through Herb; 10ft 7wt. These are specifically for fishing Ohio's Steelhead Alley - Chagrin, Grand, Ashtabula Rivers and Conneaut Creek, but will also be suited to larger river bass (when steelhead season is out). 10 foot for a bit better mending and a bit more distance. Plus, I don't have a rod like this yet, so an excuse to build myself another toy! I strongly recommend CTS blanks. Talk to Herb! Re: 7 weight fly rod recommendations
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: August 13, 2021 08:45PM
I am ignorant of how the "weight" of a fly rod or fly rod blank is determined. Is it the total deflection caused by a specific weight, or the shape of the arc caused by this weight, or the best weight for the first 25 feet of line for a fly caster who can't cast 40 feet? Of course poor consumer choices stimulate fly-line imports, sales, and profits. Re: 7 weight fly rod recommendations
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: August 14, 2021 12:22AM
If sinktip, or full sink lines are in the mix, 10 ft. rods become less fun, the length and line weight will take it's toll on your shoulder. The a NFC blanks are very nice indeed. Spent 4 days fishing a 9 ft 9 in 8 wt, after that I bought my first spey rod. Re: 7 weight fly rod recommendations
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: August 14, 2021 12:44AM
Double post. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/15/2021 02:47PM by Spencer Phipps. Re: 7 weight fly rod recommendations
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: August 15, 2021 01:14PM
Here you go, Phil. [www.youtube.com] Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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