9' - 4 wt. - 4 pc. Ideas, Suggestions & Pitches.

[Dave E]

Good day,

I got the bug to dig out my old rod wrapping gear and maybe dress out a blank or two this spring. The only hitch in the plan so far is finding a blank that I can get enthused about rotating.


Below you'll find a list of specifications I'd like to stay within, but I'm flexible. ( with the exception of length, line weight, configuration and action. )
If you've built a four piece, nine for four on a blank that is still in production ( commonly available ) that meets those specs and would like to share your thoughts and impressions of it as an angling tool. I'd be interested in reading your pitch, including any vendor info you'd like to pass along.

9' - 4 wt. - 4 piece

Graphite composite, Medium Fast to Fast Action.

Butt Diameter not to exceed .360

Tip no larger than a 4.

Blank weight not to exceed 1.80 oz.

Blank Price: Max. $200.00

If you drew a blank on that inquiry, here's another possibility.
Would you know of a source that has a Sage 490-4 RPL or VPS ( not a +, light or blem ) blank still sitting around in their inventory?
Preferably one that won't require the relinquishment of a first born male child.

A little background, I already have five, nine for fours, so this project is just that - a consumer of excess time, not one driven by any particular need. Which I suppose would explain nearly all that we do, in the name of sport.

Thank you, Dave

[harleybob87]

The TFO ticr series is 9 ft 4 piece tip is 4 butt is .355 and they weigh in at a whopping 1.6 oz. They profess to be fast I would say medium fast to fast. price $100.00. Try H &H you may be able to get them cheaper if they carry them. I know mudhole has them at $100.00. Nice blank to build and nicer to use.

[matt26]

can't go wrong with a TFO

[RS1]

Look at Dan Craft. Great blanks and a better price.
http://www.dancraftent.com/

[Erik Osterby]

Look at Dan Craft. Great blanks and a better price.
http://www.dancraftent.com/

These are out of his defined dimensional parameters. But if he doesn't have one, he should.

Erik

[ol' blue]

Look at Dan Craft. Great blanks and a better price.
http://www.dancraftent.com/

Specifically the FTL or Sig V. The FTL is a 6 piece, but is very light. Both blanks are outstanding and come in a 9' 4 weight. I have an older Sig V and it is the rod I'll always have with me. I absolutely love it. Good finesse and lots of extra power if you need it.

[Arkansastroutbum]

I built a Sage VT2 9' 4 wt last year to let clients use in the boat and since then I have had to build two more because folks have just bought them off of me after fishing with them all day. I think it meets all your requirements. The blue blank looks good and it is a fun build. I used double foot guides wrapped with black and tipped with electric blue highlights and black and gold trim on the ferruls and handle. I like overlining it with a 5 wt line personally, but your milage may vary.

Have fun turning out whatever you choose to do.

Phil