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Hi!
I'd like to know your opinion on your preferred affordable medium-action fly rod blanks, partially because I am having trouble roll-casting with my medium-fast action 5 weight 9 foot Sage (and I got it as a gift, and I tend to bang it around in smaller streams on the branches when trying to roll-cast - OK, I'm a neophyte!) Has anyone tried the Cabela's PT? I was thinking of making a 3 or 4 weight 8 foot long rod for smallish streams (I won a 2 weight 7'ft6inch, but it's hard to cast.) Is there an inexpensive blank similar in action to the Winston WT? Thanks! John P.S. If replying personally, please remove ".removethis" at end of email address. Tight lines! |
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![]() "Gian Andrea" wrote... Hi! I'd like to know your opinion on your preferred affordable medium-action fly rod blanks, partially because I am having trouble roll-casting with my medium-fast action 5 weight 9 foot Sage (and I got it as a gift, and I tend to bang it around in smaller streams on the branches when trying to roll-cast - OK, I'm a neophyte!) Has anyone tried the Cabela's PT? I was thinking of making a 3 or 4 weight 8 foot long rod for smallish streams (I won a 2 weight 7'ft6inch, but it's hard to cast.) Is there an inexpensive blank similar in action to the Winston WT? If it were me (and it ain't), I'd consider modifying my casting style a bit before investing in another rod. Personally, I don't like rods in any length over 8.5' for small streams, but when there's a lot of overhead obstruction I modify the cast to more of a sidearm action. In certain cases, I've had to learn to cast with my left arm rather than my favored right, or cast over my opposite shoulder. IMHO, a roll cast really shouldn't have a different action than a normal cast when done properly. It sounds like you may want to spend more time in a practice mode and work out some of these things first. Then it's on to gearwhoredom! BTW, it sounds like that two weight is just getting in the way. If it will help, get rid of it by mailing it to: Rod Disposal Dept. c/o Solutions by Computer, Inc. 191 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01103 -- HTH, Tim ------------------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
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![]() "George Adams" wrote... From: "Tim J." wrote: BTW, it sounds like that two weight is just getting in the way. If it will help, get rid of it by mailing it to: Rod Disposal Dept. ... I'll raise that bid by $30. Geez, Greg, I don't think he should have to pay $30 to get rid of that rod. I'll dispose of it for $20. (plus postage, of course) {;-) Look you two - I've invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in environmentally safe fly rod disposal equipment. The EPA permits alone cost thousands per year. PLUS, I perform this fine service for free (donations are always appreciated, however) as an effort to make the world a better place to live. -- TL, Tim ------------------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
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Might I recommend breaking it up in 6 inch pieces to make shipping easier?
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![]() Gian Andrea wrote: Hi! I'd like to know your opinion on your preferred affordable medium-action fly rod blanks, partially because I am having trouble roll-casting with my medium-fast action 5 weight 9 foot Sage (and I got it as a gift, and I tend to bang it around in smaller streams on the branches when trying to roll-cast - OK, I'm a neophyte!) Has anyone tried the Cabela's PT? I was thinking of making a 3 or 4 weight 8 foot long rod for smallish streams (I won a 2 weight 7'ft6inch, but it's hard to cast.) Is there an inexpensive blank similar in action to the Winston WT? Both these companies have inexpensive moderate actioned blanks and kits: http://www.mailordercentral.com/hookhack/Home.asp http://www.hdo.net/~jjking/blanks.html Although I know it's heresy, I had a 9' 3 weight I built from a JJ king blank that fished alot like a traditional Winston. Willi |
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It's probaly you and not the rod when it comes to roll casting. I had total
lack of success roll casting. Finally had the sense to ask someone to show me how to do it properly. After15 minutes she straigtened me out. more than tripled my distance, not to mention smoothness and accuracy. |
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On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 18:02:30 -0700, Willi wrote:
Gian Andrea wrote: Hi! I'd like to know your opinion on your preferred affordable medium-action fly rod blanks, partially because I am having trouble roll-casting with my medium-fast action 5 weight 9 foot Sage (and I got it as a gift, and I tend to bang it around in smaller streams on the branches when trying to roll-cast - OK, I'm a neophyte!) Has anyone tried the Cabela's PT? I was thinking of making a 3 or 4 weight 8 foot long rod for smallish streams (I won a 2 weight 7'ft6inch, but it's hard to cast.) Is there an inexpensive blank similar in action to the Winston WT? Both these companies have inexpensive moderate actioned blanks and kits: http://www.mailordercentral.com/hookhack/Home.asp http://www.hdo.net/~jjking/blanks.html Although I know it's heresy, I had a 9' 3 weight I built from a JJ king blank that fished alot like a traditional Winston. Wasn't there a parable about a thousand typewriting monkeys? ;-) Hey, it could happen. I have a 9/5 Powell blank custom that fishes kinda like my ill-fated 9/5 Winston pre-Twin Bridges classic. It is heavier and not as precise as the tip section is not as finely tapered, but it's in the ballpark. The cosmetics aren't even in the same universe, of course. So Winston now has a $300 line of rods. Anyone had a chance to try one? http://www.winstonrods.com/rods/rods_IBIS.cfm /daytripper (Once I recover from Christmas I gotta go shopping for me ;-) |
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![]() "Larry and a cat named Dub" wroteom... Might I recommend breaking it up in 6 inch pieces to make shipping easier? Breaking the rod will release harmful carcinogens into the air. To prevent this, the rod should be shipped wrapped in a soft cloth (like, say, a rod sock) and placed in an aluminum tube. I will, of course, dispose of these in the same careful manner as the rod. -- TL, Tim ------------------------ http://css.sbcma.com/timj |
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Look you two - I've invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in environmentally
safe fly rod disposal equipment. The EPA permits alone cost thousands per year. PLUS, I perform this fine service for free (donations are always appreciated, however) as an effort to make the world a better place to live. Excuse me son, let a professional handle this. I, as a service to the community, have even invested in custom-tailored cartographic and geospatial programs that will track the dispersion of the heinous carcinogens and have satelite tracking of each and every one (valued over $350 US) with RFID tagging and a network of sensors. Friggen amateurs. Frank Reid |
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