Don @ American Tackle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Give some of these guys a shout... > > > > > Dave Rennie Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Don @ American Tackle Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > ----- > > > L
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Don @ American Tackle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Look at the new MW25 set... I think it will be > exactly what you are needing. > > When you buy the extra running guides though get > the smaller 5mm ones for the MW20 Thank you, I’m going to look into the 20 & 25 options. Shame I can’t find anything here in the UK.
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Fixed spool I assume is what we call a spinning > reel. Just use the 20mm spinning model 11 or 12 > guides is what I'd buy. Spacing is up to the blank > I wouldn't put anymore than necessary on such a > light blank. Thank you. Yes, spinning reel. I’ll look into the 20mm set.
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Don @ American Tackle Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Good afternoon Dave, > > I would look at either the MW12 or MW18.... the 18 > will give you a little larger running guides but > it does not sound like you need those. > > As far as spacing and extra guides goes, that is > impossible to tell until you start laying it out. >
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Donald La Mar Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A 15 pound carp on a 5 weight fly blank? I'm > curious. Why put a casting reel loaded with braid > on a 5 weight fly rod to cast a 1 g lure? Why not > use the Bloke blank for what it is intended to be > so that casting a 1 g lure ought not be an issue. > > > ATC markets their MW18
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I'd be grateful of some advise regarding microwave guides on a rod I'm about to build. The rod will be used on small ponds to catch carp between 4-15lbs. I will be free lining very light baits that weight roughly 1g, using a fixed spool reel and lightish braid. Casting distance is very important, as I'll only have 1g on the line. I'm considering the American Tackle Microwave guide system. Th
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I started this thread 5 years ago, and bought the blank shortly after, but life got in the way of me building it. I now want to buy the rest of the components to complete the build, and would like to get in touch with Joseph Arvay, who I believe from his posts in this thread understood and had experience with the rod I aim to build. Is there any way to send him a private message? Thanks Dave
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I know this is an old thread, but I'm considering the microwave guides for my first rod build and had a few questions. 1. How many guides did you use on a 10' rod? 2. If I was advised to use sizes 17-7mm conventional guides, should I also aim to use the same size microwave guides? 3. Does anyone know of a UK supplier? Thanks Dave
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Thanks Joseph, I agree, carp rods are definitely out of the question. The float, ledger and lure rod I've used so far would be a better option over a carp rod. Yes, I will be building the rod so that the blank feels balanced with the rest of the hardware, but may step up a tad with the guides. But not basket ball hoops like you say.
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Hi Joseph, By sloppy, I meant that the total through action may be too floppy and waggly for the job I intend to use it for. But that may just be my misconception of a fly rod as I've not held one for 25 years. I honestly don't know, because I'm inexperienced in rod blanks. I have an idea in mind how I want the rod to feel and cope, but have no idea where to go from there. I'm not sure
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Thanks Joseph. I contacted 2 blank dealers this morning, both have recommended against using a fly blank, and have suggested stalking rods with a test curve between 1.75 - 2.5lbs. Having no experience in this is awkward, as I don't want to buy something that isn't going to be right for me, and I won't be able to try it until it's built. My feeling is the blanks the dealers have recommended
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Thanks again Joseph! I've started looking at 2 hand fly rods, and I'm going to see if there's anyone local with a few fly rods I can have a waggle of. Much appreciated Dave EDIT: One thing I've noticed about the two hand fly rods, is that the reel seat would be in an awkward position for me. Would it affect the action of the rod if the reel seat were placed further up, so that the but o
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joseph arvay Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Dave Rennie Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > : Strong enough to cope with hard fighting carp > > upto 15lb, but still be fun with smaller fish > of > > 4lbs. > > > > : Light enough to carry in the hand all day (it > > will
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Eugene Moore Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Dave, > You could double that distance if you learned to > use a fly rod. > Light weight and delicacy are it's primary > attributes. > Single hand or two your requirements are right in > the "wheelhouse". > > Gene Thanks Gene, The banks on these two waters aren't sui
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Your really casting only 1 gram, .035 oz, about > 1/32th of an ounce? I have a 12 ft. 3 pc., 1-4 KG > line weight match rod I've had for 30 years, > throws small stuff well, but line and reel > friction and design I think would restrict any > real advantages from length pretty quickly. Yes,
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Eugene Moore Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Dave, > The action is more moderate than most casting > rods. Even a fast fly rod is still a progressive > action. > The rod will flex toward the grip when casting and > into the grip when playing a fish. > I wouldn't consider it slow just more tip flex > than you might be used to. >
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Eugene Moore Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Dave, > You might consider a two hand or switch fly rod > blank. > Most I've seen are 4 piece but the lengths are in > your range. > Based on the weight your using I would suggest a 4 > or 5 weight. > > Gene Thanks Gene, What kind of action would that type of rod have? Dave
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Thanks Marty, email sent. Dave
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Thanks for the info and links Roger. What type of blank would you say would be suitable for my needs? What kind of action would be perfect for setting the hook, as well as perfect for casting light weights? Like I mentioned in my original post, I don't know much about rods, but I do know that having the right one for the job makes all the difference. I mainly fish with lures. I only hav
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Thanks Roger, I bought a rod a few weeks ago hoping it would work well after reading reviews. It's a Maver Abyss X 10ft match rod. Out of all the rods I've tried this was the worst regarding casting distance, I'm guessing because of the guides and tip eye being too small, even though I was only using 6lb mono and the rod was rated to 6lbs. On the other hand, it was the best on the strike
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Thanks Tom, I saw this system last year. Look's bizarre, but if it works... Dave
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I understand thanks.
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John E Powell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Have you considered a steelhead blank? Hi John, No, would a steelhead blank be suitable for my needs? Any blank in particular? Thanks Dave
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Hi, this is my first post on the forum. During the warmer months I enjoy free lining for carp on the surface of a couple of small local ponds. The fish range between 4-15lbs. I've tried 4 different commercial rods so far, none have been great. I don't know much about rods, but I'd like to have a go at building one that is perfectly suited to this job. This is what I'm looking for.
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