The goodies just don't stop! Found another Boo!

[fredaevans]

This was another custom build from years back and in perfect shape ... only have ZERO idea what line weight. Any reasonable idea(s) how to figure out what it may be?

This one is obviously heavier than the last so my guess is a 6/7, but that's just a guess.

Fred

 

[Hirdy]

only have ZERO idea what line weight. Any reasonable idea(s) how to figure out what it may be?

It might sound obvious, but how about putting a few different lines over it and picking the best fit for you?

If there's no label on it, you get to choose what line weight it is.

Cheers,
Graeme

 

[tcorfey]

Besides the obvious effort of trying different lines you could use the common cents system.

The Common Cents System

Regards,
Tim C.

 

[fredaevans]

Besides the obvious effort of trying different lines you could use the common cents system.

The Common Cents System

Regards,
Tim C.

Thanks Tim! I'd forgotten all about this web site; good way to narrow it down. As for just putting lines on same this is a 'no can do.' 95-98 per cent of my fishing is with 2hander rods so single hander lines are minimal. Not to mention they would be well behind today's products.

Tried to get ahold of Steve Godshall (known world wide for his custom lines) but no joy.

 

[ia_trouter]

.... As for just putting lines on same this is a 'no can do.' 95-98 per cent of my fishing is with 2hander rods so single hander lines are minimal...

I was pretty sure that was going to be you answer. I'm just surprised the rod isn't 14ft Boo-Spey,

 

[geordie41]

Fred, I wish I had a cubard like yours !

 

[ia_trouter]

Fred, I wish I had a cubard like yours !

Exactly, I just looked through the closet in my man cave and no custom built bamboo rods I forgot about to be found. Perhaps we should have some built now so we can find them later.

 

[fredaevans]

Fred, I wish I had a cubard like yours !

You don't even want to know what my garage walls look like ....:frogdance

Thought about leaving all my money to the kids ... thought that through ... and hell no! I worked from age 10 to 62 to earn the money to buy all these toys.

 

[bob3700]

Exactly, I just looked through the closet in my man cave and no custom built bamboo rods I forgot about to be found. Perhaps we should have some built now so we can find them later.

That is one of the advantages of the "Golden Years". You forget about the cool toys you purchased and put away. Then, you go looking, and it is like Christmas all over again as you rediscover the excellent choice you made but forgot!

Ask me how I know that!