Got a new rod lately? # 2
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3483Not a new rod, but an old rod that now has a tip and so is a usable rod once again. I had for some time an 8' Orvis Battenkill (or kit rod) (3/1) with no S/N or other markings and also no tips. I just picked up a tip and will get it refinished in all matching thread etc.
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3485Thanks to Flykuni3, I just got this sweet little 7' 8" Hardy greenheart rod to add to my greenheart collection! I hope to fish it someday soon.
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#3488Looks in terrific shape. I have a special place in my heart for those Jenkins 8-footers.scarlet>fire wrote: ↑09/21/21 07:33Just picked up a beautiful, Charlie made Jenkins GA 80 2/2. Borrowed the photo from the dealer I purchased it from. Just love the Jenkins rods and cant wait to fish it.
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3491Just fished a Don Schroeder 795-3/2 that I purchased recently. What a joy to fish! There was a stiff breeze in my face all afternoon, but the rod handled all quite easily. Very fun day.
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3493Just ordered the 8642 granger deluxe from Fred kretchmans site. It's in the mail and I can't wait.
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3495Mark, Kretchmanflyrods.com Great site too! Fred’s a good guy on all levels.
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#3496Art Weiler 8013 in route. Looking forward to giving this one a go on my favorite tailwater very soon
Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3497Received a Very nice Granger Special 9050 from Jim Bresko - "Coldwater Collectibles" and thank goodness Jim knows how to pack well. USPS got it here in NY from the Midwest in 3 days but as usual weren't kind in handling it. Minor "tick" in the mid to butt ferrules and I suspect it's the butt female?
I hate to disturb the originality as the condition is really fine and well cared for. Using it with a loose ferrule though is asking for trouble.
Arrived on the porch like the pics show. Our carrier is a great guy and always puts packages out of sight for us.
I hate to disturb the originality as the condition is really fine and well cared for. Using it with a loose ferrule though is asking for trouble.
Arrived on the porch like the pics show. Our carrier is a great guy and always puts packages out of sight for us.
Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3498Unwrapped a Granger Aristocrat 9050 this morning that was in great condition except the ferrules were sticking. Fortunately I drove to Mike Clark’s shop in Lyons and he hooked me up with a tune up on that rod. It is amazing. While I was there I picked up a new Brush Creek 7’-6” 4-5 wt Perfection taper rod to use on my home waters the St Vrain and the Big Thompson. It is sweet.
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Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3499Granger Special Update:
After I reset the ferrule, I kept wondering why it was listed as being a 7 weight? Most rods are line rated for a specific weight but will cast one up or one down better depending on several factors. And yes, some rods have dual or more (rarely) line ratings. Enough said.
Anyhow, I decided to get out the gauges and was surprised that my newly acquired 9050 is a 9053. Butt is 19/64 and tips are 13/64. According to everything listed on Granger ferrule sizing for a 9050, they are supposed to be 18/64 and 12/64. Rod is very nice and was well cared for so no deal breaker for me. Chalking it up to "just my luck"
After I reset the ferrule, I kept wondering why it was listed as being a 7 weight? Most rods are line rated for a specific weight but will cast one up or one down better depending on several factors. And yes, some rods have dual or more (rarely) line ratings. Enough said.
Anyhow, I decided to get out the gauges and was surprised that my newly acquired 9050 is a 9053. Butt is 19/64 and tips are 13/64. According to everything listed on Granger ferrule sizing for a 9050, they are supposed to be 18/64 and 12/64. Rod is very nice and was well cared for so no deal breaker for me. Chalking it up to "just my luck"
Re: Got a new rod lately? # 2
#3500Kind of unfortunate when a dealer does not make sure what they are selling. My 9050's are indeed 9050's and cast a WF6 TT (W&M) and a peach DT5F (GG) perfectly. Granger literature rated the 9050 models with an HDH line the 9053 with HCH. You may have to get back to steelhead fishing despite the crowds Barebo. Good fishing with it!
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