Fiver Rivers Blanks

[lastchance]

Anyone have any experience with Dan Craft 10 ft., 5 wt., 4-piece fly rod blanks? I know Dan Craft Five River Blanks are great blanks. I just have heard nothing about the 10-footers. Are they heavy? Maybe pros & cons? You can PM me so as not to offend anyone.

[Joe Valencic]

Anyone have any experience with Dan Craft 10 ft., 5 wt., 4-piece fly rod blanks? I know Dan Craft Five River Blanks are great blanks. I just have heard nothing about the 10-footers. Are they heavy? Maybe pros & cons? You can PM me so as not to offend anyone.

If you have any concerns about Dan's blanks, just give him a call and ask him the questions posted here. Dan stands behind his blanks, and does not sell off-quality blanks. He will give you the straight skinny on any of his blanks.

Joe

[ol' blue]

I second that. I called Dan with an idea of what I wanted, and he got me into another blank that I wasn't considering. Needless to say, I really love the blank he set me up with. He knows his product line and gives excellent advice. His opinions are worth listening to also.

[lastchance]

I've always heard great things about his blanks. I'm looking for a light 10-ft., 5 wt., 4-piece, like I mentioned, but I'm afraid with all the ferrules it will seem heavy and bulky. I will call him.
Thanks

[Betty Hiner]

Is this the rod you're going to put your first lathe turned grip on?

[lastchance]

You are right, Betty. Can't wait to get 'er done.

[Gardenfish]

I had some very small business with Dan Craft. He treated me as though I was spending big money. He is a good guy and will steer you in the right direction.

[ol' blue]

I haven't tried the FT line, but I know it is the heaviest and fastest of Dan's 5 Rivers lines. The last one I got was a 6 piece 9' FTL 6 weight. It is the lightest 6 weight I've felt, and the ferrules are not noticable at all when casting or otherwise..
I compared it to an 8'6" Forecast 6 weight without guides, and my longer rod with guides and finish was significantly lighter than the other. And it casts beautifully. I like a mod/fast action, and this rod is perfect for me.