I recently attended a CTS casting gathering sponsored by distributors in my area. The Vapor Trail 11' parabolic, 2-4 oz. (VT1104) impressed me the most. While the GSB1321M is my "go to", and the Sling Shot 11' 2-5 oz. is on my bench ready to wrap after much test casting, the CTS is lighter, thinner and stronger than either. It loads with moderate effort and casts 3 oz well. I am su
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Roger, My blank is the HJ132SPH, 2 - 5 oz. Hatteras Jack (HJ) is now called the Sling Shot series. Is this what you are talking about? It has been thoroughly test cast on a ball field. I used a measuring wheel for getting the distance. I was getting 110 - 125 yds. with this set up ... Emblem Pro 6000A reel Fireline 30# Crystal line 4 oz. bank sinker... the sweet spot, imo NGC g
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The 30 mm comes before the 8 mm. That is, the 30 mm is closer to the reel spool. The funnel is compressed.
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If you are using a conventional reel with bolt holes to accommodate a clamp, then a "Cork Puppy" made by Cutting Edge Tackle may work. It is a half circle clamp with flanges that receive bolts from the reel. They go up to 31 mm. They require a cork tape, or an equivalent bushing. There is a 25 mm one here in my possession if you need to know any details about it.
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Russell, This is just what I was looking for. Thanks. I was looking for such a page on their website before. Since your post, I tried again with no luck. Don't know where you found it. Poor Lorenzo. He still needs a similar specs page for his casting guides. Sorry Lorenzo, I didn't mean to hijack your thread. lol. Jim
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Lorenzo, The answer to this question interests me, also. For my first attempt at building a fly rod, the REC single foot fly guides (RSFXB) were ordered in their size 6. In my ignorance, the assumption was that the O.D. would match the standard for ceramic guides. When they arrived it was surprising to see how large they are. The I.D. on these guides compares closely to Fuji's size 10 alc
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Dean, Since you mainly build fly rods, we'll assume you do not have a firm opinion about the length of the grip and placement of the reel seat for this 8' spinning rod. Sorry if I'm wrong and this is redundant. Most of my projects have been 9' and 11' surf rods. So, I will be looking at your situation from this perspective. My first impression on your proposed set up is the handle seems
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Is it a spinning rod, or a casting rod? What size fish do you anticipate catching? If it will be a white knuckle experience, may I suggest a fore grip of 6" or more. Surf rods are often held between the legs during use. 12" seems short for the butt. Surf casting rods often have longer butts than surf spinners. These are some generalizations based on my experience fishing L
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There is an interview of C. F. Burkheimer by Andy Dear in RodMaker Vol. 6 Issue 2. A good read.
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Well, that takes care of January and February.
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