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Fly Rod Build Question
Posted by:
juan dominguez
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Date: September 15, 2014 10:43PM
Well I have decided to build the 2 piece graphite blank that I believe is a Orvis 5 wt. This is my first fly rod build and I don't even fly fish, my son does. I have a few more question, how many, what size guides, single foot or double should I use? Is a ferrule necessary? The 2 rod pieces fit, but there is a little wobble, I can trim a little of the end to eliminate the wobble. Re: Fly Rod Build Question
Posted by:
Herb Ladenheim
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Date: September 16, 2014 08:08AM
Juan
If it is a 9'0" blank it typically takes 10 guides plus the tip-top. If it is a typical trout-actioned 5wt I would use a #12 stripper and either go directly to all #2 REC Recoil snakes or single foot runners. Or - #12 stripper and a #6 REC guide, #4, and the rest #2's. Single foot or snakes = personal preference. Ferrule necessary???? It probably has a tip over butt ferrule already. No need for a metal ferrule - if that is the question. BUT - the wobble you feel is most likely a "ferrule knock" and unless you know what you are doing you should not mess with it. Exchange it for another blank. If you do want to mess with it - search here for ferrule knock or message Tom directly. Regards, Herb Distrib CTS Blanks Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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