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Planning my build = your opinion please...
Posted by:
Philip Elrod
(---.167.20.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: June 28, 2023 06:39PM
I's like your input on my build:
8' 2pc 3 wt NFC IM Classic Blank What silks thread would you use...I want to use some kind of variegated silk...What is the best - In your opinion? Snake brand guides vs Recoil - Your opinion please.- Single foot or traditional snakes? Reel seat, insert and cork (what shape grip and grip length - Your opinion please... Best place to get an agate stripping guide - Your opinion please - Pros and cons of agate...? Thank you for your help...Thank you! Re: Planning my build = your opinion please...
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: June 28, 2023 07:56PM
I do not use much silk, but like Hitena. Don't know if they have a variegated.
Single foot light wire is my choice for that light of a rod. Uplocking light reel seat like Batson BUL5 Western style 7" grip Agate for looks, not needed for any other reason Re: Planning my build = your opinion please...
Posted by:
Al purvis
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Date: June 28, 2023 08:55PM
Building on the same blank right now. I wouldn’t/am not using silk personally. If you’re going after a sort of translucent look I’d roll with no cp nylon. That’s just a personal preference however, I’m not a fan of silk on graphite. You can’t go wrong with either brand of guides and whenever I can get away with it i use single foot. Less wraps and I like the looks of them on lower wt rods. Do whatever grip you like-slim full wells are awesome! Like something else? Roll with that. Alps ra7 seats with text. Inserts are super nice. Agate looks good-never used it though. I’ve heard of those stones being fragile. Never experienced it firsthand however. Good luck and have fun! I’ve been getting frustrated with building mine because it seems like everything is going wrong with this build but it’s all good-we will get through it lol Re: Planning my build = your opinion please...
Posted by:
Philip Elrod
(---.167.20.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: June 28, 2023 09:57PM
Thank you for your response! I’m ready to get started…I’ve had the blank for a long time. Just couldn’t find the time… Re: Planning my build = your opinion please...
Posted by:
Gerald Klauss
(149.168.188.---)
Date: June 30, 2023 04:35PM
I'm currently building on the same blank. This is my first fly rod build. Also my first build not sourced as a kit. Here's my recipe:
10mm stripping guide Single foot guides one #2 and seven #1/0 Fuji Ultra Poly BC Grey #023 Ritz style cork grip 7" My reel seat also has a cork insert. I hope I'm making a sound choice in the guide size department. Nothing is glued up of finished yet, I'll post a picture whenever I can figure out how to. I registered for the photo page and can login but can't seem to find the button to upload a pic. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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