which blank and from where?

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:58:35 PST

For low cost and high quality I would say the two piece Lami, for superior materials and design I would say Steffen and his S glass blanks. For something different and striking I would say McFarland and his new yellow unsanded E-glass blanks, I especially liked his recent posting of his two piece series.
Richard

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (jgestar) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:23:29 PST

I chatted with Dave Gibson at Great Bay Rods today. They do still sell blanks. They are redesigning their website and the page about blanks isn't up yet.

They have the 5 foot Brumby Creek blanks for $90, the 6'6" Saxon Creek blanks for $100, and the 7'0" Northeast blanks for $110. The Brumby Creek blanks are two piece and the Saxon Creek and Northeast are four...

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (Steveks) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:38:33 PST

I am going to talk to a few people thursday night at fly tying, then make a choice.

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (beauglass) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:20:52 PST

Kettle Creek offers a 7'6" 3wt in two piece. Pretty good blank for the money too.

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (gypsy) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:54:21 PST

What blank did you decide to buy? I'll throw in a recommendation for the Lamiglas 7' 3wt blanks. Both the 2 & 3 piece models are nice casting blanks and the "honey" color goes well with a lot of thread colors. Oh and they don't cost an arm and a leg.

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (Steveks) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:05:55 PST

Thanks for all the info. After I get one built I'll post pics.

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (kwmcneill) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:18:30 PST

Thanks Tom. I'll give them a call.

Ken

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (jgestar) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:10:16 PST

kwmcneill,

Welcome to the Fiberglass Flyrodders! If you want to build a glass rod, this is a great place to be.

Great Bay had rod blanks on their old website for $125-135. They just redesigned their site (and added a five foot rod line, the Brumly). Perhaps the blanks aren't on their e-commerce listing yet. I would give them a call and see what they can do for you.

Tom

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (kwmcneill) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:02:13 PST

Rockthief wrote:
check out the glass at Great Bay Rod - the four piece 7' three weight. I am crazy about my6'6" 3 wt.

Does Great Bay sell blanks? I couldn't find them on their site. Nice looking rods.

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (JOHN WALLACE) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:41:14 PST

Ask that question to 10 different people and you get 10 different. I've had a bunch of glass rods and they are all special. But I got a Steffen blank that was built up for me and it is the nicest glass rod I have. It is so light and casted so ez. I'm going to get another one.

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (Rockthief) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:21:20 PST

check out the glass at Great Bay Rod - the four piece 7' three weight. I am crazy about my6'6" 3 wt.

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (jgestar) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:01:23 PST

Steve,

Welcome to the Fiberglass Flyrodders! I'm glad you joined in.

I've got a couple rods I could bring by the Thursday night fly tying session that you could try. Betty has a Diamondglass 7 foot, 3 weight she made up for her husband that you might try too. Meanwhile, check out the Glass Wiki for an idea of the rods (and blanks) that are currently on the market.

Tom

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (stillwater) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:32:05 PST

I'm a big fan of the steffen 2/3 weight,it's my favorite light line rod.Tell Mark what you're looking to do and he can help you out.

Re: which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (tonemike) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:26:20 PST

welcome steve!
i'm a fan of diamondglass. hook & hackle still has a few blanks left. according to stuff i've read here, you've really got a lot of nice options.

which blank and from where?

feeds@kickapps.com (Steveks) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:43:58 PST

I have decided to build a glass rod around 7' 3wt . I need suggestions on which blank and who has the best selection of glass blanks. Thanks