I'm still on the lookout for a 2 tip Tonka Queen; But I'm picky and cheap!
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Posts: 897 11/26/2008 17:06 Angry Andy |
"You can't make new old friends"
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Posts: 78 11/26/2008 17:33 |
I recently place an order for an 8'6" 4 wt. from Jim Reams.
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Posts: 2979 11/26/2008 20:35 |
A 7'6" hollow-built 2/2 is almost at the top of Chris Carlin's 2009 build list.
I may opt for a little stronger taper, however. Or I may change the order to a quad. Decisions, decisions! Flyman 
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Posts: 210 11/27/2008 10:10 |
After making and repairing rods for everybody else for the last eight months, I can see some time to make for myself a 14', 9wt, 4 piece, hollow spey rod.
This rod has been on the drawing board for 4 years now.
I also see a 10 1/2' hollow 8 wt two handed generation two, steelhead rod for myself. The prototype is good but the second generation is great. Maybe I will just go down to the lathe and turn out a few "Round-Tuits". Happy Thanksgiving to all, fishbum |
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thegubster |
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Posts: 1457 11/27/2008 12:51 |
I very recently finished a conversation with Chris C. and fine tuned a decision on a 7'9" hollowed 4wt. It's funny not actually casting a
particular rod before you put in the order. I've not done that before and goes against everything I've understood I need to do before a
purchase.
I have found I'm more than just a little particular (notice I didn't say picky...) towards a lot of rod prefs. from the action to the finish and all cosmetics so this is not typical. I'll let you know.... Jeremy. |
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Posts: 532 11/27/2008 13:32 |
I am eagerly awaiting my William"Billy"Carter 7ft 3in 2/2 Morticed rod based on the Garrison 204E with osage orange splices in the mortice and blued
hardware.
Karl |
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Posts: 401 11/28/2008 00:55 |
Kermit, you might try Dave LeClair on the check. Also, I did a rod a while back with the Pearsalls hot orange tipped java brown and it turned out gourgous, I
think a bright yellow would also look nice. I didn't use color perserve straight spar on medium flamed cane.
Mike |
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Posts: 154 11/28/2008 17:53 |
As for rods on order - my next rod is a South Creek - AK Best Signature (to join my Gierach Signature and Special Tapers rods). If you've not yet
experienced a rod built by Mike Clark, I can only say that they are incredible rods built by incredible people!
As for rods on the look out, if I ever find a Per Brandin quad for a "reasonable" price - I will not hesitate. |
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Posts: 213 11/28/2008 19:16 |
A Chris Carlin 7'6" 2/2 4 wt FTS hollow-built and a 7'9" 4 wt penta Sweetgrass are the two rods that are currently in the final stages of
being completed in my pipeline. After that, I am only a couple of rods away from having a complete quiver, if there ever is such a thing.
- David www.UpperMidwestFlyFishing.com - fly fishing in the Upper Midwest. Spring Creeks to Smallies to Steelhead. |
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Posts: 144 11/29/2008 14:26 |
Carpenter Browntone 7'9" 5wt, 3 piece
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Bamboo market | #31 | ||
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Posts: 2120 11/29/2008 14:49 |
Well, it looks as if the bamboo fly rod market is in pretty good shape, what with all these fine rods on order or up and coming.
Chris Carlin seems to be a very popular builder these days. Most others have a serious waiting list. Monty Montana, I would really like to see some photos of Mr. Howell's 8' 1 piece rod, when and if you have it in your possession. I'm still studying and saving. Right now a Dave Male 7' 9" 3 piece rod is at the top of my list. Bob Go Heels!!! |
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