The timing thing is partly why I like the idea of glass. I bought a 5 ft 6 inch Okuma Celilo...figured 30 bucks wouldn't kill me. Immediately cut stock guides off and put a hodgepodge of Fuji single foot casting guides, spiral wrapped and went to fish the Deschutes at a few parks on thr north side of Bend. The rod was on the stiff side and pitching while peaking out of bushes was difficult. I us
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I have an old Fenwick SP601 blank that my grandfather started building decades ago. But it needs a new ferrule, that is beyond my skill. Still on the long side, but it seems to be in the ball park, power wise. Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I've been using a FS51 1 piece Fenwick rod for > your scenario for 50 years, being 5' 1", rate
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I have the light powered one for Bass. I'm going to take it out and see how it handles trout. I think it may have a bit too much power though.
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Emailed.
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Hello, I'm looking to build a rod for brushy stream trout fishing (mostly stocked Bows). Would like to cut something down to about 4'10" and would like Glass. This will be for throwing small lures ( 1/20th-1/8th). I've eyeballing the Jannsnetcraft Eglass as well as the Batson SPG blanks. Which or these do you think would be the most suitable? Are their other budget glass options? I'm al
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Tim Scott Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > There are a lot of options out there, NFC, AT > Matrix, Rainshadow RX6 and Revelation. The > Rainshadow RX6 are very reasonably priced. They > also have a number of travel and 2 piece rods. I > haven’t built on any NFC UL or L, so I can’t > comment. Until recently I only fished trout with > Fl
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Tim Scott Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Thanks for the update. Nice to see it casting > those weights with some backbone. I agree a bit > shorter would be nice for small streams. I just > took 6” off a couple popping blanks and it > didn’t change it too much. I don’t think I > would take a foot ;) Know of any shorter blanks that wou
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Update on this rod. I ended up buying a JDM SLX BFS reel...very affordable considering the current exchange rate. Have been bass fishing as much as I can with the setup, mostly Ned rigs with a 1/16th ounce jig + 2.5 inch Zman plastic and it absolutely bombs those out of the box. Took it out a few minutes ago to see if it will be enough to take to Bend and do some Trout fishing. Nearly emptied the
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Darik, Hard to guess as you didn't say where, or > how much you want to cut. I thought about building another one, with 6 inches off the butt.
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For those of you that have handled this blank, what are your thoughts on cutting it?
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Yea, If I had a decent reel, this thing would probably throw sub 4 grams. But it is killer with little Ned rigs and my Kast King Zephyr. Def has some serious backbone for how light the tip is. Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I picked up the APFG710-1 in teal for the wife, it > is in no way one of those whippy ultralights and > has be
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NFC APFG742 or maybe even the 744. I just wrapped the 710, super soft tip, but significant back bone...
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Ended up going with the 1 power All Purpas Fast Glass. Tied casting, it is a nice casting rod for 4-5 gram Ned's. Reminds me more of a light drift rod, than a bass rod. But will do well for what I want.
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Yea, I was told the same with Batson CF casting grips (same as CFX) and Fuji split casting seat. OD to OD has maybe 3/16ths of an inch difference. The Seaguide reel seat appears to fit over something, but I cannot tell if it is over their own carbon tube or what.
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Is the Seaguide HSC SCMSHSC reelseat mount over the rear grip? And does anyone know if it will work with NFC's soft touch rear casting grip?
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That's a drop in a bucket compared to thr Sportsman Shows. 25 dollar tickets, 25 to park + waiting for a bus to ferry you to thr spot. Just wish these events could be closer to home.
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Watching soon. Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Did anyone see the Mudhole vid on BFS rods last > night? We certainly don't need to use their > components if we choice not to, but there was some > information there that may help clarify things > from using actual examples of line and lures used, > etc. that can be carried ov
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I have the 733 and an older Daiwa Aird 100hla..I can barely cast a 1/16th ounce Jighead with a 3 inch Keitec. I don't know that I could do it with a 664.
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I'm going to need to go up North. But I'll check out the mentioned forum.
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Norman, Where did you find this data? It's just what I have been looking for. Norman Miller Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Nicholas - Here are some CCS numbers that were > previously published by NFC, on some blanks you > might be interested in. > Your old FW 602 - IP = 170 g, AA = 68 > MB 661 IM - IP = 337 gm , AA = 68 > MB 662 IM - IP
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All, What would the better blank be for small weightless plastics?? I dont have CCS numbers for the MB or the APFG, if one has them please chime in. The P700 seems a bit light, would 1/8th ounce overpower it? The MB seems like it has a bit more power to it? But it's hard to compare. P700 X RAY MB 661 - SM DS 721 X RAY APFG 742
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I did what I could to measure the UC 66lxf. 532 grams to bend the blank tip down 26 inches (1/3rd of the blank length). I feel like that is not correct.
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I dont even know what makes a Delta a Delta vs SM/IM. Leslie Cline Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Here is my CCS data on some of the APFG blanks I > have: > > APFG745: IP = 575, AA =80+ > APFG744: IP =447.5; AA = 80 > APFG786: IP = 638; AA = 75 > > I am very impressed with the APFG line of blanks! > They are light, crisp
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Would the 5.7 ERN be about 1800 grains/117 grams? If so, thst is much too light for me. I'm looking for something around 300 grams IP.
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Oh nvm, you were talking about the new XRAY blank.
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Spencer Phipps Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Derick, The CC and AA were posted recently when > this blank first came out, you can look in SEARCH > for it, my recollection is it was in the mid 5 > weight fly rod range. PS posted May 5 this year, > everything you need Delto know. I must have missed the post. Was it on this forum or somewh
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Any idea what the 742 might be CCS wise? Leslie Cline Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Here is my CCS data on some of the APFG blanks I > have: > > APFG745: IP = 575, AA =80+ > APFG744: IP =447.5; AA = 80 > APFG786: IP = 638; AA = 75 > > I am very impressed with the APFG line of blanks! > They are light, crisp, with a fast
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Aleks, Do you have the CCS data for that blank? Aleks Maslov Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Derick, > > Check out the P700 - its a new blank that is a > "specific BFS" blank > > Best, > Aleks > > > Derick Jahnke Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Targe
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Threw the Zepher with 6 lb co polymer on the MB 733. 1/10 ounce jig can cast, but feels impossible to load the rod tip.
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Wow that is helpful. The MB is def stiff, but rated fairly low. I'll keep that DS in mind as it would be nice for thr small bass that I normally catch.
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