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rckdr	My new Bill Taylor Rod		Lead	[-]
Posts: 31 01/26/2009 21:41	Tags : None I just met Bill Taylor at the Somerset show. I bought his 7'9" hollowbuilt 5 wt quad. I'm wondering what others think of his work. Here's my humble review: As far as fishability and castability goes this rod is unreal. I'm not sure I've ever cast a rod with a better taper than this. Quick and responsive is the best way to describe it. It's unbelievably light (I have to pinch myself to remember its not a 4 weight). I spent yesterday casting it in 20 degree weather and didn't want to come inside. Cosmetics: the color scheme is stunning. Translucent olive wraps over flamed cane with black and red accents and signature wraps. I'd like to see a logo stamp on the butt cap. Bamboo work: Flaming and color are uniform and outstanding, the color is great. There are a few tiny areas where the seem is not closed on the edge. Probably only matters to someone with a magnifying glass. Varnish: Very good, a few brush marks and irregularities but quads with their large flats are tough and leave no place to hide. My Humble Opinion: For $1350 this is one of the best. The taper and the light weight make for an unbelievable fishing tool. I think if Bill tweaked the bamboo work and the varnish just slighly more these rods will sell for $2500 and then into the $3000 range. I'm going to buy the 7'3" 4wt HB as soon as I scrape a few more pennies together, hopefully before the rest of you discover him.
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PAcanenut		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 13 01/26/2009 21:47	rckdr, I think you beat me to it. I cast the rod Saturday morning and thought very highly of the rod. I was really tempted to buy the rod, but just couldn't pull the trigger right now. Like you said, it cast very well, even with the wind blowing. I'm glad that you like it, and hope it gives you a lifetime of enjoyment. Carlos
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Rolf Jacobsen		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2082 01/26/2009 22:11 The COOLER	Ssshhhh! Now hush. Those of us who are fortunate enough to know Bill and his work prefer not to talk about it. First of all, you'll give him a big head. Second, once you start telling people about just how nice his work has become, folks will start giving him more orders and next thing you know, the prices and waiting list go sky high. His work is "okay" at best. I'm fortunate enough to own two of Bill's rods and love them both. Suffice to say, his hex rods are also awesome! It's very satisfying to see someone so nice finally get recognized. Yes, there's probably a third Taylor rod in my future but now, thanks to YOU, I'll probably have to pay more and wait longer. No matter, Bill deserves it. Congrats! Rolf Brook Trout are God's way of reminding us everything is going to be alright. Last Edited By: Rolf Jacobsen 01/26/2009 23:00. Edited 2 times.
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rckdr		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 32 01/26/2009 22:28	Sorry Carlos. I was actually thinking of placing an order so that Bill would still have a demo to show but I decided I just couldn't wait for it.
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Ray		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 270 01/26/2009 22:38	I own 2 of Bills hollowbuilt quads, I like the simple delicate signature on the blank similar to Brandin's rods. The rods are light in the hand and very responsively fast casters. Bill is rapidly becoming one of the top builders of the day. I see it soon taking years to get a rod from him. The man who coined the phrase "Money can't buy happiness", never bought himself a good fly rod!
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seattlesetters		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 549 01/26/2009 22:57	I have fished Bill's 7'3" 4wt quad. It is without question one of the most fishable rods I've ever used. It is spectacularly light, responsive, accurate and crisp. It's performance belies its light weight and feel in hand, and the little rod handled quite a stiff wind on the Firehole River when Dennis ("Firehole") and I fished there last. It's a sexy-looking rod, too! I'd love to get my hands on his 7'9" 5wt quad. I think it would have the stuff to make a "go to" rod for just about anybody.
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JGF		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 36 01/27/2009 02:44	I own a 8'6" 7wt Bill Taylor Quad w/fighting butt and can't say enough good things about it. I have used it for SMB and LMB in freshwater and have taken stripers, bluefish, and weakfish in the salt with it. Bill makes a great product at a reasonable price with a relatively short wait. With Bill I truly believe he understands his customers and really tries to make the buying process enjoyable and on time. Something some other builders could learn from .. if you know what I mean. I'd buy another Bill Taylor rod in a heartbeat and would know I was getting one of the best rods available at a more than a reasonable cost. This doesn't even take into consideration what a nice guy he is either to do business with?
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spruce grouse		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1213 01/27/2009 10:37	Rolf, I don't think you have to worry about Bill's head swelling up. It's already the size of a prize-winning watermelon so I don't think it can get much bigger. And we all know you buy Bill's rods only because your wife likes him and his rods are the only ones you can get in the house without sneaking them in or lying about how much you paid for them. Seriously, Bill's a great guy, a fine rod maker and a good story teller. Bill had an interesting rod at the show. It had a quad butt and a rectangular tip. I think Bill is an experimenter, like some other rod makers, following in the footsteps of Tom Smithwick, trying out new things to see if and how they work. Last Edited By: spruce grouse 01/27/2009 14:43. Edited 1 time.
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bmwmoa67707		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 22 01/27/2009 22:53	Is Bill Taylor and W R Taylor one and the same.....seems there are more than a few Taylor's that build...
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rckdr		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 36 01/27/2009 23:33	Same person
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BillT	Head Swollen	#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 329 01/28/2009 22:20 Maker of Quads	Jeez I think Howard was right my head has swollen, but it was from him whacking me on his backcast at the show! Thanks for all the kind comments. These are the kinda things that keep me in my dungeon... I mean shop. That and watching Rolf continually fail to catch trout on his new rod, Andre sharing foam ant recipe's with Larry the local, and Defazio on his many trips with us to Potter County. Thanks guys I do appreciate it! Bill http://www.taylorods.com
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greendrake ll		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1038 01/29/2009 09:36	Horsesho wrote: Potter County in September, be there! Marty, What??????????? You're not coming back to Md. this year We've got more water in Sept. than Potter Co.
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spruce grouse		#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1215 01/29/2009 11:36	Bill, any whacking of your head on my backcast has to be due to a flaw in your rod and not my casting. Marty, I thought the Andre method was to walk a stream until a trout was sighted and then not move from the spot all day trying to catch it. Except when his vehicle is "borrowed" to go fish another stream for a couple of hours, in which case he shows up 5 minutes after his "fishing companions" left with said vehicle.
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spruce grouse		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1216 01/29/2009 13:33	Cloozoe wrote: Can't tell you anything, can we? Do you mean the fact that I'm always right or that anything you and your "click" say (unless otherwise advised) is on the record and may make it to the board?
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SecondHandWolf	Bill Taylor Rods	#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 110 01/30/2009 10:51	If any of you who own a Bill Taylor rod, would put up close-up photos of your rod(s) that would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Secondhandwolf
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PkwyAngler		#15	[url]	[-]
Posts: 205 01/30/2009 11:43	Here you go... Images of my brother's W. R. Taylor 7'6", 3/2, Solid Built 5wgt Quad...
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ttrotter		#16	[url]	[-]
Posts: 831 01/30/2009 11:59 Moderator	My 6'6" 2/2 4wt Quad. Love this rod!
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BillT	My favorites	#17	[url]	[-]
Posts: 330 01/30/2009 15:13 Maker of Quads
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SecondHandWolf	Bill Taylor Rods	#18	[url]	[-]
Posts: 112 01/30/2009 15:52	Stunning! Subtle and elegant. Many thanks , PkwyAngler! Secondhandwolf
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SecondHandWolf	Bill Taylor Rods	#19	[url]	[-]
Posts: 113 01/30/2009 15:56	Sorry - Many thanks to all of you for such good photos and quick responses. Secondhandwolf
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Rolf Jacobsen	I love this rod. 6'9" three weight based on an FE Thomas.	#20	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2090 01/30/2009 21:20 The COOLER	Brook Trout are God's way of reminding us everything is going to be alright.
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