ultraman1 wrote:
Any word on how these blanks feel?
I agree with wjude the 764 or 476 as Swift identifies the blank is more of a medium/fast action, still a fast taper but I assume with the slimmer blank diameter does slow it down a tad as opposed to the other blanks. I think this is the taper in the video Carl posted.
The 8ft 5wt seems quite fast to me, but I will know more when I am able to cast it. I am a 5wt nut, and do tend to like a slower action in this line weight.
Now I have been working on a 6wt and I have it almost finished. I should be able to cast it a bit maybe this weekend. But from what I've seen/felt so far I like it ALLOT. I am not a fast action guy but, the fast taper in glass in a 6wt WORKS for me. The one I am building now is not fancy at all, and I really wanted to use some nice wood on the rod but the client will be fishing in some salt so we had to go all anodized parts. - Every person has chosen a metal. .. as a reel seat option for all four 6wt's I have on the list to build I am working to try and get my way with at least one of them. I should be able to get some photos up on my site soon of the build and the finished rod, and maybe give you an idea of feel/action/flex after I cast it for a bit.
Carl is super easy to work with. I have had no problem with the first order or the second shipment. Pretty quick shipping from NZ too.
Not sure if any of this is helpful, but hey it was fun.