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Post by AlanB on Apr 5, 2006 5:06:11 GMT -5
This is my first post in this section as I have worked on the principal of keeping my nose out of what I don't know about.
However, I've been invited to build myself a new cane rod with help from a friend. As I already have a 6' 4 weight I was thinking of going longer and lighter. Perhaps 7' ish and I was thinking about a 3 wt.
What do you all think? I will be getting instruction as I go and using the instructors formers etc.
If you like I will photograph the process.
Cheers,
Alan.
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PeteH
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Post by PeteH on Apr 5, 2006 14:23:22 GMT -5
The Wayne Cattenach 7' 4 weight known as the Sir D seems to be a very popular first build. I'd pick a rod size you use frequently, as if you're anything like me, having built your own, you'll want to use it as much as possible.
At 7' you don't have too many nodes to deal with ;D, the curse of bamboo rod builders.
Be interested to see your progress Alan.
Pete
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Post by sagerod on Apr 5, 2006 14:24:24 GMT -5
good luck... hope the tomato plants don't fall over ....LOL
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Post by Robin on Apr 7, 2006 6:55:18 GMT -5
I think a three weight may be a bit excessively challenging for a first rod.
I also have a reservation about the usefulness of a three weight,if you need alighter rod than a four you need a compelling reason,and i cannot think of one.
A Richard Walker number one should suit you,its a4/5,you can get the tapers off Hexrod,I know,because I put them there!
Robin
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Post by Robin on Apr 7, 2006 6:57:11 GMT -5
I should add that before you make the Cattenach rod be sure to try one,you may not like the "Cattenach Hinge",I certainly do not.
R
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Post by finecanerods on Apr 14, 2006 8:40:27 GMT -5
AlanB,
What to build when there are so many tapers but each is such an investment of time! The first guide must be to build what you think you will use most and if that is a 7ft 3 weight go ahead. You won't find many options for this weight though but The FE Thomas on Hexrod is very nice, a genuine 3 weight with a size 11 ferrule and not too fine in the tip. To do it right it needs a butt swell but you can easily cheat and just flare the bottom 12" or so.
If your are not stuck on the 3 weight there is a wealth of choice at 4 and 5 weight and you can think about your preferred action. Parabolic, Paul Young Perfectionist, progressive action Garrison 206, faster Dickerson 7013 to name a few.
If you have someone instructing you why not get him to let you look at a range of rods?
Good Luck
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Post by Kenny on Apr 29, 2006 3:47:46 GMT -5
Well, no one can argue with that. well said
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