Fiberglass blanks
I'm a bamboo guy but was able to recently cast a Kabuto 8' 5 weight glass rod (which I thought was more a 4 weight). I liked the rod a lot and it's piqued my interest in acquiring a glass rod. I particularly like the "look" of Kabuto and Paddock yellow/lemon blanks. Can anyone suggest others? This would be a custom build.....not by me!
Thanks.
Bob
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Steffen Brothers, South Fork, Lamiglass, Tom Morgan, Sweet Grass, also check out http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/directory for many more ideas. Also Cabelas has a great bargain on their anniversary glass rods. These are only $100.
Bob,
I forgot to tell you that they are making the Norie Flex Taylor again. It is a VERY, VERY, slow rod.
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I fish bamboo Christopher but I prefer a more medium action.Originally Posted by mnklagoon
Slow can be okay but very, very slow is not my cup of tea.
Thanks again for your suggestions. You too hardhat!
Bob
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I'm not in the market but if I was this one interests me. As I recall Russ Peak had a hand in these. Too bad they came along just when Graphite hit or I'd a owned one. There where very few sold in Denver in the day.....I always loved the split butt cap for the leader wrap around.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Berkley-Stream-S...ht_2654wt_1139
Happy hunting.
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Thank you for the link hairwing.
Maybe I should refine my post. I'm looking for "bamboo like blanks".
Yellowish/goldish colors. Maybe Mr. Peak accomplished this? I really don't know.
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There's always Lami glass! Nifty color, great action, incredibly fun to fish!
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While I don't have all the info in front of me here at work. do a search for Kettle Creek rods. I found this http://fiberglass-fly-rods.pbworks.c...tle-Creek-Rods.
I've built a few of these for friends and they are really great. Phil has more models than are listed on the link. he does not have a web site but when you get him on the phone he will give you the low down on all the models.
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Get a hold of Mike Mcfarland http://www.mcfarlandrods.com/ he makes his own blanks and will make just a blank for you if you want someone else to build it. His blanks are extremely nice.
Steve
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