The CTS SD series SD906-2 9’0? 20-30lb 2pc 45-90g 1 1/2-3 1/4oz Heavy X Fast herb Distrib CTS blanks
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Ceramic runners MUCH too heavy for any fly rod - especially that Winston. I know - this is an old, but persistent, argument for me. You will severely affect the performance of that rod. Use s/f runners if you wish - but make then REC Recoils size 2 or 3. Herb
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Scary - that is why I do not / will not use CP. Herb
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I have no idea why anyone would wish to use that stuff. What really stabilizes a guide - no matter how well it sits on blank - is thread finish migrating under the foot. with the glue there it cannot do this. I use elastic thread from craft stores to hold my guides in place while wrapping. Herb
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You realistically cannot expect to repair something like that. A manufacturer (Ross Rods in upstate NY) tried to sleeve it to no avail. To do a proper job the sleavs would have to be baked - and that would ruin the blank anyway. My advise - trash it. Use it for parts. certainly don't give it to a customer. An internal splint will make it stronger - but the action will be ruined. Herb
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Capt, Email sent. Herb
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Hey Scott, Yes - delivery has been tough Dec - Feb. But, as always, their blanks are worth the wait. But now it should be better. Believe me, I wish there were other blanks that were comparable so I, and my customers, would not have to experience the inconvenience - sadly there are none. Herb
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Good day all, Delivery time for CTS blanks has been horrid. But they tell me that is all behind them now since the December - February rush is over. Also, illness and the resulting down time did not help either. Apologies to those it affected. We should be back to more normal - 6-8 week delivery for balance of year. Regards, Herb Distrib. CTS Fly Blanks
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Tom, Maybe the grip is a pistol grip??Herb
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Josh, I spine all my fly rods. here is how I do it. 1. Spine the tip section (S4) by flexing and the spine is located when tot section jumps. Mark it with a grease pencil. 2. Spine the next section (S3). Mark it. 3. Assemble S4 and S3. Spine it again and adjust the spine mark on both if it changes. 4. Spine S2. Mark 5. Try to spine butt (S1). Mark if successful. 6 Assemble S1 and S2
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Mark, Your email is hidden. If your budget can take it I will send you the CTS specs on 8'0" #6. Or any other configuration. Herb Distrib. CTS Fly Blanks
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CTS has them. Contact me for details and price. Herb Ladenheim Distrib. CTS Fly Rod Blanks
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You do not want to mess with anything that would change the concentricity of the reel seat arbor - so the repair should be inside like Tom said. As a matter of fact - I would do the repair after the arbor and even the seat were installed so as not to deform the blank if you push the plug in too much. Herb
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I renewed my sponsorship to RB.org because it is, in my opinion, the foremost site for accurate rod building information. The depth of knowledge here is unparalleled and the members are ready to share. Thank you Tom. Herb Ladenheim Distrib. CTS Fly Blanks.
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To keep my fly rods as light as possible I just run about 1/8" of finish around the tip top tube. Herb
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The CTS (predictable :>)) MX model. Fits your description perfectly. Herb Dist. CTS Fly Blanks
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Hey Bob, I am ordering blanks for my personal use, demo rods and whatever my customers and members here want. Email me at hladen@hotmail.com with orders. I require a 50% deposit up front. I absorb the $60 shipping fee from New Zealand. Regards, Herb
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Jim, I have been using Recoil Tip-Tops for years on fly rods. No issues of grooving but not the best testing ground to determine this. The recoils are a nickel/titanium alloy so I think you are safe If concerned - I would try the new Snakebrand chromed tip-tops. They definitely will not groove and are actually lighter than the recoils. Herb
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Hi guys. I am getting ready to place a bulk blank order if anyone wants to piggy-back (no charge) on my shipping charge from NZ Herb
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J, Any of those can be bumped-up in power if you wish. But I think, from experience, those numbers are conservative. Herb
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Jeremy, The following can be made in a 9'0" length - or any length you wish. Jigging blank Line Weight Lure Weight 10-15kg / 20-30lb 85-200g - 3 - 7 1/2oz 15-24kg / 30-50lb 140-330g - 5 - 12oz 24-37kg / 50-80lb 230-460g - 8 - 16oz 37-45kg / 80-100lb 250-550g - 9 - 20oz Popping blank 15kg / 30lb 60-90g - 2 - 3 1/4oz 18kg / 40lb 75-120g – 2 5/8 – 4 1/4oz 24kg / 50lb 1
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If you can't find a Musky blank below - you can alter one to your liking. And they will do one, or any number of blanks if you wish. This is from the CTS website. Not U.S. - but at least not the Orient. Herb Code Description Lure (g) (oz) Power Action ES6600 6'6" 2-4lb 1pc 2-5g 1/16-1/8oz XX Light Ex Fast ES6600-3 6'6" 2-4lb 3pc 2-5g 1/16-1/8oz XX Light Ex Fast ES660 6'6
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I never use heat of any kind any longer - haven't for years. Used to use a soldering iron held over or under wraps. If the finish is wrong I use a dry brush and wipe it off. If the finish is too cured to do that I wet a brush with alcohol - wipe it all off and re-do. herb
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Theory is that extra size guides will pass knots and snarles. Personally I would rather deal with the knots at the stripper or closer. Other theory is that too large guides allow line to "clatter" around and not engender smooth line flow. Again - personally - in normal weather conditions I would rather have the smaller guide as long as it doesn't constrict line and leader to fly
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Eric, Very good point, I forgot to mention it. I try to use "00" thread on my running guides - especially in the tip area. But "00" no longer available except in silk. But I would go to "A" for any wrap over "D". BTW - you are not compromising strength. More wraps of a thinner thread is just as strong . Herb
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Tony, Like Tom says re amount of epoxy applied. My opinion more weight can be saved by proper guide choice. I only build fly rods and I am very sensitive to weight - especially in the tip area. I have used PG on many rods in the past . But no longer. I ended up refinishing with thread epoxy for various reasons. Regards, Herb
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Daniel The Honey-Brown color in the CTS collection is gorgeous. Herb
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That is why I will only use titanium or titanium alloy guides. Fuji "T"'s and REC Recoil. Herb
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Bill, I am now having CTS blanks built with a stiffer tip - to lift line off the water - and a moderate butt. It's not enough to state "fast". These blanks get very specialized now so more conversation is really in order. Got to know how the rod is going to be used and the owners expectation of how rod will perform. That configuration is now my go-to rod in a #10 for the Cape Cod
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Crappie are a blast to catch on the fly rod. I did it when I was blown out of a Muskie trip in WI. The guide had me use his 9', #6 sage TCR which is a moderately fast rod by todays standards. We used small poppers. From the CTS menu - if money is not an issue - I would go with a 9'0", #5 Affinity-X or a 9'0" Affinity-MX. for guides - hands down the REC recoils in single foot
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