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coldclam reacted to a post in a topic: 11' nex1 2-6 build opinions
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@coldclam I built the Evolution 116 (1-6) w/ 6" cut off the butt NGC: 30-25-20-12-10-10-10. The 30 KW is at exactly 36" from extended spool lip using a VSX250. The rod casts flawlessly with no line slap. I'm sure 32" will work as well, just more of a rapid choke layout.
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I had one from the time of release by VS and used it regularly for years. Great drag, but the line lay was off and I had to shim the rotor. I caught hundreds of bass and sizable brown sharks with it. Overall a great tough reel, but heavy. I sold mine two years ago to put money toward a VSX. The original had a stainless handle, but VS offered an aluminum handle separately, which yours has.
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The torzite layout is light and I just put together a stick with tortes all the way out. What's your torzite layout: 20-16-12-7s or 16-12-10-7s?
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teddispahgetti reacted to a post in a topic: shoreline fly shops?
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A short flirtation with a Sage R8 9' 9wt Salt Water rod.
Striperstrike replied to Mike Oliver's topic in Fly Fishing
@Mike Oliver how does the 6 weight igniter compare to its Method predecessor? I have the 6 weight method and it’s become my favorite light weight streamer stick and the 11 weight Method is one of my most used striper sticks. Swing weight is lighter than many of the 9s I’ve fished. Sage blanks are becoming much harder to find and very pricey. I’ve been building out and fishing several of the NFC FAF LMX #9s with torzites and finding that they perform as well or better than some of my Sage sticks (Method, Salt). Very caster friendly and load well close in or at distance. I recently let one of the LMXs go because the friend who casted it claimed it was the best rod they’ve used and offered anything I wanted for it. I’ve also been hearing a lot about these CTS FSA blanks on here and I’m intrigued and would like to hear more. -
I second Compleat Angler in Darien, although it can be tough to make the trip for us guys east of New Haven to make the trip. Back in the day, North Cove Outfitters was an excellent fly shop and Rivers End was great for odds and ends. Both were in Old Saybrook and both are no more. Black Hall Outfitters carries some tying stuff, but not much in the way of saltwater flies. Hopefully they will begin carrying my fly stuff in the future
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Bait Tailer reacted to a post in a topic: North Fork glass blank
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I didn’t weigh it before wrapping unfortunately
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I went 20-16-12-8s to tip. Strippers Ti double foot into size 8 Ti frame single foot fly guides. I’ve done a few NFCs now and I’ll never build another saltwater fly rod without ceramics out to the tip
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I built the NFC #10. It’s pretty fast for glass and heavy, but great for throwing heavy sinking lines and will take a beating in the boat
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Striperstrike reacted to a post in a topic: Fiberstar Composites shutting down.....
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Bunker_Chunker reacted to a post in a topic: Is this rod a good choice for targeting big bass of a kayak or boat?
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Running Ape reacted to a post in a topic: Nida core or similar
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I buy all of my Nidacore from LBI Fiberglass in Groton, CT. Good material for decks, combing, consoles, and doghouses. It's a total pain to do finished edges or core it for any screw holding applications. Some use the custom thicknesses of 1.5"+ for bulkheads and stringers when glassed heavily; relying on the strength of the glass alone to provide strength. Nida is generally not recommended for hull bottoms. You'd be much better off using a thin divinicell foam for your intended application.
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Striperstrike reacted to a post in a topic: Current Model St. Croix Legend 3/4-4 oz
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Current Model St. Croix Legend 3/4-4 oz
Striperstrike replied to Striperstrike's topic in Main Forum
Do you notice any difference in casting? My thought would be that huge stripping guide would allow the line to air out and lose more line speed than the smaller guides of previous generations. Might be ok as long as you’re using heavier mainline (50-65#) and a reel with large spool face. -
rollincoal reacted to a post in a topic: Is 20lb braid that versatile
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I run 20# on inshore rods fishing plastics and metals up high. It’s perfect for blitz fishing and targeting schoolies and weakfish. Go 30-50 for big plastics or live baits for abrasion resistance. 20# won’t handle a big fish that wants to head directly into rocky structure
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Current Model St. Croix Legend 3/4-4 oz
Striperstrike replied to Striperstrike's topic in Main Forum
Just got an 11’ moderate from Rodgeeks. It’s the SCII carbon, not the SCIV carbon of the legend. I’ll be interested to see the difference -
Anyone here own the current model Legend 3/4-4oz with Fuji K Guides (GSS106MM2)? How does it perform and what reel do you currently pair it with? I currently own the 9’ Moderate and think it’s a great rod with excellent feel (with the exception of the guide layout). From a rodbuilder’s perspective, the layout of the guide train on the 10’6” is atrocious (nobody uses a 50 mm K-guide on surf rods anymore). It seems that St. Croix took a step backward when they ditched the RV guides for the current layout which adds to much height for most reels and too much weight. I’d like to hear what current owners have to say before I buy the rod and switch the existing stripper out with a more appropriate 30 mm stripper.
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Biggest Fish Of The 2014 Season!!!
Striperstrike replied to Big Biscuit's topic in Connecticut Fishing
A couple decent ones.