Forum: Fly Rod Building
01-31-2012, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 745
Re: hook keeper
Hook keep is not needed as there other ways to leave your set up. However I will most always have a hook keeper.
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
01-29-2012, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 509
Re: Test Wraps
s the thread color fast or will it need a preserver? I would suggest getting a 3/8 rod at lowes or depot and run your test on one of those.
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2012, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,347
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
01-23-2012, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 597
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
01-23-2012, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 529
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
01-23-2012, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 504
Re: Selecting Blanks for a Rod Build
On the first build or two build some shorter lower weight rods. Then from there if you feel comfortable go after some higher priced things that you wish to have. The sevier blanks are a good value. I...
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Forum: Classifieds, Personal
11-25-2011, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 286
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Forum: Classifieds, Personal
11-19-2011, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 286
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
11-13-2011, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 5,464
Re: Building My First Fly Rod
I find rod building to be a very enjoyable activity. But be careful because most people cannot stop at just one. Like eating only one potato chip.
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
11-13-2011, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Re: rainshadow rx8 blanks compared
Batson high end blanks are of high quality. With the present prices of the RX8 you will not go wrong. I have build several RX8+ 8 wt rod and have been very happy with the performance. The higher end...
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
11-13-2011, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,652
Re: fiber glass rod
If I am going to put the time and energy into building a rod, I will always choose better quality. As far and blanks options you may look on the fiberglass forum. I like Steffen, Kettle Creek,...
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
11-13-2011, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 5,464
Re: Building My First Fly Rod
How easy or difficult it may be to build depends on the individual. With each rod you build there will be things learned. I would contact some of the suppliers that sell rod building components and...
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Forum: Fly Rods
11-13-2011, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,935
Re: Buying a Second Rod
If I were to own one rod it would be a 4wt. My first choice would be a Winston GVX. The passport would not be on my list
If I was looking at starting a tool box of fly rods. I would purchase a rod...
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
11-13-2011, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 441
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
11-12-2011, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 441
Re: Z-Axis Blank Seems Stiff
Once you have completed building the rod it will feel different than just a blank. Also builders may alter how the OEM rod is made so as to alter rod feel/performacne.
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Forum: General Discussion
10-07-2011, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 786
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Forum: General Discussion
10-07-2011, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 481
Re: a sage compairson
I had a launch 5 wt and enjoyed it very much. As I had way too many rods at the time, so I parted with it. Now I look back and wish it was still on the shelf.
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Forum: Fly Rods
09-11-2011, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 601
Re: Travel rod!
What about the Winston LT? This rod is the standard in luggage packed travel rods. Also Dan Craft has a very nice quality 6 pc blank. He may have a completed rod for sale.
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Forum: Fly Rods
09-10-2011, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,674
Re: New Yellowstone Angler 5wt Shootout
I thought that I would put a link to another perspective to the shootout here also.
Is The “Best All-Around” 5wt Fly Rod A 6wt? (or, Yellowstone Angler’s Fly Rod “Shootout” Misses The Target) ?...
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Forum: Fly Rods
09-10-2011, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,088
Re: winston B2mx and Sage Zaxis
Here is another perspective on the famous 5wt shoot out
Is The “Best All-Around” 5wt Fly Rod A 6wt? (or, Yellowstone Angler’s Fly Rod “Shootout” Misses The Target) ? The Trout Underground Fly...
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Forum: Fly Rods
08-31-2011, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 129
Views: 7,266
Re: Domestic vs. Offshore Flyrods
Look we can generate a positive growth again. One of the more important things is we need to learn that we may need to get our hands dirty. This means that we may not be able to save every endangered...
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Forum: Fly Rods
08-31-2011, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 129
Views: 7,266
Re: Domestic vs. Offshore Flyrods
The president of Walmart was questioned about why they buy and sell so much product made in China. His response was that Americans demand low price over quality. So this is basically what is...
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Forum: Fly Rod Building
08-25-2011, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 699
Re: Newbie to rodbuilding! Please read..
I would talk with Dan Craft and have him put something together for you. Others could be Mud Hole, Scheiders, H & H, and Cabelas. There are also kits you can buy on ebay.
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Forum: Fly Rods
07-16-2011, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 536
Re: Newbie - Finding line weight for old rod
You may also go into a local shop and use some of their test equipment to find out which line wt works best for you. Of course reciprocate by purchasing the line at that shop.
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Forum: News & articles for discussion
07-06-2011, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,621
Re: Felt boots are back.
Are felt soles part of the problem with WD? Probabaly not... Just another over reaction...
Maybe we should all stay out of the water and destroy any line or backing that touches the water. Swimmers...
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