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2 years ago
Rick Van Camp
Russ, I was searching specifically for a 9 wt blank on the NFC site. I have also found this is not a popular rod weight - not that it ever was. I have never owned a Loomis rod either but I think the quality has always been there. Prices of OEM rods have gone too far for my budget so I am beginning to build my own rods even if it just keeps me active and involved in fly fishing. This sport is t
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2 years ago
Rick Van Camp
Russ, Herb, Thanks for the info. The only 9'6" I saw on the NFC site was a medium action blank. Okay for trout (i.e., Winston WT) but not the best for larger fish. I will contact them this week. I did check the CTS website too but did not see anything. I know the Affinity-X is a nice blank but I think I am not ready for extra fast yet... Rick
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2 years ago
Rick Van Camp
I have been searching for 8-9 wt blanks greater than 9" in length and less than 10'. The 9'6" blank appears to be rare these days. I have only found the Pacific Bay Arctos IM7 9'3" 9 wt and Burkheimer has a few 9'5" blanks. I am not ready for extra fast action blanks at this time. The goal is to find a blank with sufficient extra length to protect a light tippet, such as 4X
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2 years ago
Rick Van Camp
Joseph, My response may be late but I thought I would reply nonetheless. This is primarily because I am finding the 9' 6" blank length more than challenging to identify. The 10' 8 wt seems more readily available but I am uncomfortable with the additional 6" for swing weight/fatigue reasons. You may want to look at Bloke Fly Rod blanks. I just purchased Mick Bell's XGnP 9' 6" 9 w
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