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Fiberglass pack rod blank?
Posted by: Mike Lawson (---.nycap.res.rr.com)
Date: May 14, 2018 09:52PM

I have a request for a 5wt 7' 3pc fly rod. I see some 2 pc choices any suggestions appreciated. Thanks

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Re: Fiberglass pack rod blank?
Posted by: Mark Hahn (---.211.40.162.dynamic.ip.windstream.net)
Date: May 15, 2018 08:11AM

Consider the Rainshadow 4 pc blanks. They perform great and travel nicely. I'm making two right now and have made several in the past.

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Re: Fiberglass pack rod blank?
Posted by: Bill Hickey (---.nycap.res.rr.com)
Date: May 15, 2018 12:19PM

First choice, CTS Quartz, I have a 705-3 of theirs. Another option, Contact Mike McFarland, he can roll that blank in either S2 or E glass.

If you want to see a CTS Quartz, I live about 40 miles from you, near Saratoga Springs.



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Re: Fiberglass pack rod blank?
Posted by: Phil Ewanicki (---.res.spectrum.com)
Date: May 15, 2018 01:59PM

Slow action fiberglass blanks are ok for fishing wet flies but not so good for fishing drys. A 7' rod is fine for 30' - 40' casts but not so good for 50' and up. A 7' fiberglass rod is a relatively specialized tool.

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Re: Fiberglass pack rod blank?
Posted by: Bill Hickey (---.nycap.res.rr.com)
Date: May 15, 2018 02:14PM

Glass works just fine for dries, as well as streamers. Yes, wets are their hallmark. I am guessing that this rod is meant for small stream streamer fishing. It is a specialized configuration, but it is more popular than you think.

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