Donald Becker Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Mike Porter Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Phil Erickson Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > Mid flex and fast recovery, are somewhat of > an > > > oxymoron. The deep
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Michael Danek Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you are not experienced I don't think you stand > much of a chance on improving on a production > built rod. These rods are usually built fairly > well by competent people, and your first custom > rod will possibly have componentry that won't work > out the way you thought and the workmansh
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Phil Erickson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Mid flex and fast recovery, are somewhat of an > oxymoron. The deeper the flex the slower the > recovery. Well, Syndicate Competition Fly Rods apparently thinks it accurately describes their rods... so I borrowed it in hope I could get a lead or two on a comparable blank. Thanks for your valuable contri
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Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Such a Blank at a reasonable price is hard to > find. This one is from Anglers Roost, maybe it > will work for you. > > s/uhm12-ultra-high-modulus-graphite-blank-11ft-4pc > -34-wt/ > Norm Thank you!
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can anyone suggest a fly rod blank in a 3 or 4 wt and 11 foot length with a mid flex, fast recovery action?
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My favorite fly rod, at the moment, is a 5 wt that I built, on a St Croix Legend Elite blank. I started building rods as a hobby to save some money as it became apparent that I preferred the more expensive rods/blanks on the market. I have never had the opportunity to fish any of the current "top of the line" euro nymphing type rods, though I am sure I would like them if I tried them. I
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No, I don't think your reply was "jerkish" at all, Mr.LaMar. I think I could have been more specific, though. Let's try this instead; might anyone suggest a blank that would compare to the CZN by Cabelas, in a 3 or 4 wt and 11 foot length. Again, looking for a euro nymphing application. Priced at less than $100.
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Cabelas just had their CZN rods on sale for $140. I missed the sale and will have to wait for them to drop the price again. In the meantime I thought some of you kind fellows would offer your thoughts... Could I build a better fly rod than the CZN for $140ish? I want an 11 foot rod in 3 or 4 wt for euro nymphing. Thank you for your opinions.
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