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best 9'6" to 10' blanks for a fair price
Posted by: Todd (---.client.attbi.com)
Date: January 01, 2002 02:08PM

I want to build a 9'6" to 10' fly rod in a 7 wt. this winter (extra fast to fast action - flex in the top 1/4 of the blank). I know all of the big name brands like Loomis's GLX, Sage and so on... My goal is to build one that will not cost me $300 for the blank alone. I am going to put all top of the line components on the rod, so I do want the rod to be of great quality.. There has to be rods out there that perform very well without having to say G Loomis on it. I know Loomis's are state of the art rods but you are also paying for the name. I have heard a little on the Cabela's FT, St. Croix, RainShadow, PLEASE HELP ME OUT! I am bitting at the bit to get going on this as I have a trip planned in March.

Thanks
Todd

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Re: best 9'6" to 10' blanks for a fair price
Posted by: Richard's Rod & Reel (---.voyageur.ca)
Date: January 01, 2002 02:18PM

Todd,

The St. Croix 4F967 is a good bet. For what you wish to spend, and for a quality SCIV graphite material this blank will serve you very well in a custom built rod and is still considered high quality.

Rich

Richard's Rod & Reel Service
www.rodreel.com

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Re: best 9'6" to 10' blanks for a fair price
Posted by: Vaughn (---.tnt2.santa-clara.ca.da.uu.net)
Date: January 01, 2002 03:48PM

Rainshadow are great blanks for the money,
have built several

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Re: best 9'6" to 10' blanks for a fair price
Posted by: Bruce Young (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: January 01, 2002 04:04PM

Go with the St. Croix SCIV series. A wonderful blank for the money. I would have to say that you will be surprised of the quality and will fish right there with the big boys. A solid choice for sure.

Bruce Young
Landing Gear

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