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Originally posted by Chasing TailThe TiCr x is pretty light if you ask me.Beside my sage and scott it still seems rather light and throws quite well for a 7wt.Still in love with my sage though:smiley:
Jeremy
Is the bear ready for battle?
I just want to throw the idea out there of a custom fly rod. There are so many options available when you go the custom route.
Like Palmetto Bug stated, he wanted a rod with out inserts and I know a lot of people like this but I really prefer guides with inserts all the way to the tip. Neither of us are “wrong”, we just have personal preferences and this is what a custom rod gives you.
I have been building for several years and there are so many high quality rod blanks available that are not named Loomis, St. Croix, Sage…etc. This is not to say that the name brands are not great, but there are a lot of blanks that, in my opinion, are just as good and they are not $600.
The last time I built a “named” rod that retails for almost $600, I cast it side by side to my favorite rod blank (around $300) and there was no comparison. The “named” rod did not have near the action or recovery for my style of casting. I also built a rod for some one who had a “named” rod and he promptly sold it. I am now building several rods for him and his friends.
Give a custom rod a chance, or better yet, build one yourself. I find it to be a very rewarding hobby. I do not get to fish as much as I use to…insert child(ren) here…so I build rods to keep me involved with fishing.
If you want some more info let me know. I can build them or help get you started in building. Warning…it can be very addictive!!! 
Chris
rivers,
Mine is indeed a FR 1088-4. If you’re not using yours, let me know and perhaps we can work a deal.
TrueBlue:
Enjoy the rod and as long as you cast it well and catch fish - that is the goal, yes?
I would caution you against settling on just one brand and just one model.
I used to fancy myself a one brand, super fast rod guy b/c I equated that with skill. Then I opened my mind up to be more focused on what rod fit what species and fit the line type which fit the speed with which I needed to pick up and recast taking in to consideration how far I needed to cast or whether I needed to shoot line 50’ with only one false, etc. In other words: THE TACTICAL SITUATION which includes all of the above.
Once I focused more on what I needed the rod to do I found that my quiver included everything from Loomis GLX Crosscurrents to Sage Xi II’s and I just casted a Z axis yesterday that I bought. I even have an old GL3 that is a great Albie rod b/c it buffers that initial run and allows me to lean in to the fish and fight it more efficiently. And then ofcourse there is the ORVIS 2wt my wife gave me as a wedding gift 12yrs ago that is perfect for small bream and wild brookies.
Just enjoy the rod that does the job best and remember to not get caught up in names and models, but fit the rod to the species and environment you will be fishing.
ffn
Red Hull Redfisher, 125 Mariner
excellent point
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Originally posted by FlyfishNutTrueBlue:
Enjoy the rod and as long as you cast it well and catch fish - that is the goal, yes?I would caution you against settling on just one brand and just one model.
I used to fancy myself a one brand, super fast rod guy b/c I equated that with skill. Then I opened my mind up to be more focused on what rod fit what species and fit the line type which fit the speed with which I needed to pick up and recast taking in to consideration how far I needed to cast or whether I needed to shoot line 50’ with only one false, etc. In other words: THE TACTICAL SITUATION which includes all of the above.
Once I focused more on what I needed the rod to do I found that my quiver included everything from Loomis GLX Crosscurrents to Sage Xi II’s and I just casted a Z axis yesterday that I bought. I even have an old GL3 that is a great Albie rod b/c it buffers that initial run and allows me to lean in to the fish and fight it more efficiently. And then ofcourse there is the ORVIS 2wt my wife gave me as a wedding gift 12yrs ago that is perfect for small bream and wild brookies.
Just enjoy the rod that does the job best and remember to not get caught up in names and models, but fit the rod to the species and environment you will be fishing.
ffn
Red Hull Redfisher, 125 Mariner
Like having an arsenal of guns? Don’t be restricted by manufacturer, use whatever works. Good advice! It’s just that in this game you run into so many die hard loyalists that wouldn’t dain to throw a brand other than theirs. I’m with you!