thank you Tom Maybe #2's would be slightly on the small side with the connections (loops) of a spey line I wonder if 3's would be more appropriate? again I am new to the spey thought process my usual Dt or Wf fly line would easily pass through a #2 but maybe not a head system. I imagine the larger guide size would also help with iceing. I've always progressed down to the running guide size
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Wow this is a great site! Well, my FT 1006- 4 is on the way and I had a couple of questions I hope you can help me with. I plan on using it as my primary steelhead rod for the Lake Erie and Ontario (eastern shore) tribs I most often frequent. I want to set it up as a switcher even though I will probably start off useingit as a nymphing rod so over time I can get the most out of this blank. I've
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Bob, thank you for your reply and for further expaining the importance of matching the Rod to the line during our phone conversation today. It was a pleasure talking to you and refreshing as that kind of quality converstaion doesn't always happen here on the East Coast. I think I'm going to opt for the FT 10' 6wt as you were right I am at this point basically using trout techniques to catch
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I am hopeing to build a new rod to be used primarily for Steelhead on the great lakes tribs specificaly those of Lake Onterio and Erie. I've pretty much decided on a Dan Craft 10' blank as I've read soem good things about the blank. I love my FT 907-4 but it is a little to short and stiff for this application. I am primarily high sticking with nymphs or swinging fly's but would like to try a lit
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I checked out the worried shrimp wow!! nice site! and the burl looked good too. :-) I think I'll give it a shot. I also liked the way the tru oil made them look, really seemed to pull out the contrasts. I only ever sealed a cork grip once and proceded to sand it off the next day. Hated the glossy (slippery) feel. Can I assume that if I don't use many coats of the oil it won't get too glossy? T
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Has anybody had any experiance with this product. I have no experiance with it but have a customer that thinks they might want to try it. Could you guys give me some pro's and con's. I hear it looks pretty cool :-) is it harder than cork? tougher? thanks Joe
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Is there a "standard" or maybe accepted would be a better term of sizing guides for a fly rod when you know the length and wieght and the action? Up until now I've always just used a chart or other info to Size the guides. Is there a better way? Here is my next project I what to build a fast action 9' 10wt for salt water I'm thinking: 1- 16mm stripper 1-12 mm stripper 4- size
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Ok, here is the scoop it took some snooping but this is what I found out: crosscurrent 4pc rods are based on the GLX blank crosscurrent 3pc rods are based on the GL 3 blank thus no "GLX" in the model number. Seemed to be way to much of a differance in price from 4pc. to 3 pc. Even taking into consideration the extra labor.
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Does anyone know if all of the G Loomis Cross Current rods are based on their GLX blank? There is quite a difference in price betwwen their 4pcs. models and their 3 pc. I also notice only the 4 pc. models have GLX in their model #. Could the 3pc. rods be based on the IMX blank?
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I want to build a rod that will primarily be used to jump Tarpon maybe the occaisional Permit or Big Snook. Unfortunatly I have never been so I could use some help. I don't want to make it too heavy or long so it wears you out casting all day. My first thought was 9'- 10WT Dan Craft or a Loomis GLX. Am I thinking right? Could use some advise from an experianced Tarpon Jumper! thanks Joe
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Ok, I'm sure you guys have had some discussions about this one but, I 'd like to ask a question or two concernenig the spline (spine). First as I understand it the spline is wear the blank (fly) wants to naturally bend but is the spline the outside of the arc or the inside? I usally check two ways Finder and Table top on each blank. Also in guide placement: should you place guides on the "
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I talked to a person on Friday late (3/3/06) It wasn't Ron but she seemed to be fairly well informed. She stated they started shipping in bulk on the 25th and have been shipping continuously since. Bob and the people at H&H have always treated me very well it's hard to imagine any better service. Also being a buisness owner my self, I know customer loyaltiy is imperavtive durring times of tr
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Thanks for the advise guys sounds like the Dan Craft is a wonderful product. Just E-mailed Dan Craft to get more info! Thanks Joe
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Hello everyone, great site by the way! I want to build a 10 wt rod for a friend and could use a little advise. The Rod will be used for King Salmon and the occasional Permit/Tarpon jumping trip. I think the correct lenght would be 9 feet but I am not sure about the action.I'm a little affraid the ultra fast action blanks may be too unforgiving. I (was) considering a SC1V or Rainshadow RX7+ B
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