Anybody have experience with this rod? It seems like a great idea, but I never hear anything about them.
http://www.hexagraph.com/
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Anybody have experience with this rod? It seems like a great idea, but I never hear anything about them.
http://www.hexagraph.com/
I know Walton Powell created the concept and sold it to someone in Texas who has continued making the rods.
Hexagraph use to be a sponsor here.....checking the sponsor page I didn't see them listed so I guess thats over.
DG won one in the monthly drawing some years ago. Maybe he will respond with his opinion.
I've never cast one but have heard they are heavier than tubular rods of the same configuration....have never heard a bad word about them.
I owned one, a 4/5 and it was a great rod, no complaints at all, it is heavier than traditional graphite rods and I believe slightly stiffer. I don't know exactly why I sold it, it is an interesting concept and from what I can tell a very durable design, it is not hollow, it is injected with foam of some sort inside it.
I think the problem is that they are hard to find and thus hard to test out before purchase.
Made from six strips of foam backed graphite. Action very similar to cane.
I know JC. I read the whole site and testimonials. I would just like one from someone I know and trust. Can you give me your opinion of the rod?Quote:
Originally Posted by J Castwell
Hey Guys
I was just thinking. What if FAOL along with their sponsors started a Library of sorts for fly rods?
I read the site too. A very bold wager from the owner. I would like the chance to cast the rod and compare the rod to others in the same price range.
What do you guys think of a Library of Fly rods.
Thanks,
Sean
A library would be helpful.
I'll be giving a review on the Hexagraph. I ordered a 7'9" 4-5 wt in the Curtis Creek model. I have 30 days to see if I like it. It was a rod that was special ordered with better cosmetics, and then canceled. It was used as a demo a small bit and Harry said it still looks new. If i want something different I can send it back and he'll build me what I want. Hard to beat that.
I traded a rod this summer for a Hexagraph rod ~~ I had been wanting one for a long time and finally made the trade. I have a 9' 5/6 wt rod. The only downside to the rod is that it is a two piece rod and can be a little large for travel. I fished the rod on the Kootenai River below the dam with a DT 5 and the rod really came through. Good distance, nice feel, able to handle two flies and the breeze with no problem. One other note ~~ the rod has the nickle silver ferrules like a bamboo rod so they can be tough to get apart at times. I really like the rod, I'm glad I have it, and now I just need to use it more. I was thinking about casting the rod tonight with a WF 4 just to see how it feels.
Best Fishes,
Rev Rob
The way I understand it. You can go up and down one line and it still loads like it should. I guess that's because the rod has no built in load point like tubular graphite.
I have a Hexagraph 8'6" 4/5 that I won in the monthly drawing here. I fished it for a couple years, then had a ferrule stick and pulled it apart while taking the rod down, and haven't got around to having it fixed. Someone remind me again, will you?
The rod is heavier than a round rod of the same length and weight, and slower. It casts just fine, and fights fish very well. I wish I had specified a smaller grip on it, though.
Would I pay retail for one? Nope. Will I fish mine when I get it fixed? Yep.
Dennis
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