Blank-5wt - 5 piece

[hardhat]

Hello All,
I am looking for a five weight blank approximately nine ft in a five piece configuration. My hope is to find one on the faster side.
Thanks

[kglissmeyer]

Check out Hook & Hackle (one of our sponsors). They are having a sale on RX7+ blanks and have a five-piece listed. These are fast blanks and you can't go wrong with one of them. The sale price is also very helpful in making the decision. I just checked, it appears they have sold out of the 5wt, but still have 6wts. http://shop4.mailordercentral.com/ho...number=RX79065
Hope this helps.

Kelly.

[Panman]

This help?

http://www.mudhole.com/Shop-Our-Cata.../Matrix-Series

[hardhat]

Thanks to both of you
I worry about the 6 wt blank. In the past I have found that some 5 pc blanks end up needing a 1/2 to 1 wt up line. Do either of you have any expereince or knowledge of either of these? If so your imput would be greatly appreciated.

[Panman]

I don't. I have been looking for a 7'6" 2 wt and while I was looking I found that 5 wt which might work for you.

Tim

[bigfin56]

hardhat, In your initial post you state a preference for a faster rod in a 5 pc. Later you express concern that 5 pc. rods need to be uplined by .5 to 1 line wt. to cast the way you like. Why then seek out a faster rod? A more medium fast rod in a 5 pc. will not need to be uplined. A Winston LT5 casts a true 5 wt. line very well. I think MRFC has the blanks on sale. For a more inexpensive rod, the Redington Wayfarer 5 pc. casts well and is not too fast.

[hardhat]

dang missed out on the LT's - I am familar with the batson + blanks (which I do like), presently I am trying to learn more about the Matrix- thanks for the great leads- I am thankful for all of your suggestions
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