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  1. I did that, and for some reason, the black washer wasnt a reversible one, which I didnt think was a thing with this model. Scavenged from a lesser used medalist I have but still looking to find the part so both can be funtional
  2. If I do more digging i might find one. Im sure they exist. And ideally up to arpund 60? I know it will be far from the best quality blank, but right now I'm mostly trying to get the most bang for my buck, enjoyment wise. And yeah @The Fisherman, i dont really care what the number rating is, ideally I could go and handle every blank first to find out whats best, but that isnt much of an option for the moment. @HL i appreciate your response. I am sure you have something that would work very well for my needs, from what i have seen though, its definitely out of my budget for the near future, although I can't wait to be able to get some CTS blanks once I can
  3. Awesome, ill check that out. Also need more podcasts to listen to so ill check it out!
  4. Whats the name of the book? I'm not familiar with his work
  5. Interesting, would have never thought of using blue
  6. @flyangler and @Fergal that info is very good to know. I was looking at the nymphing blanks because they were the only 10ft 3 blanks remotely near my budget. That is very good to know though about the action. Luckily I generally prefer more moderate action rods(most of my rods are vintage glass) so that shouldn't be an issue, but good to know about maybe needing to underline them. I would consider going up to a 4wt, but was looking at a 3 because I am looking to partially replace my 3wt that got crushed last year. This spot doeant have many very large fish, so I want something that when not needed to throw larger flies, doesnt overpower the typical fish. I will look into if I can find any 9ft 3wts though. While i would prefer the extra length, 9 should be manageable.
  7. So, this may be a stupid question, but as I have no hands on experience with nymphinh rods and blanks, what would happen if I were to use it more traditionally for casting? I ask this because I would love to build a 10ft 3wt, but they are all labeled for nymphing, which i havent and probably wont do much of in the foreseeable future, but want a longer 3wt rod for getting extra reach over cat tails in my most frequent spot. Will be mostly used with little light jig fly's and unweighted buggers, mops etc. So cutting the rambling short, does a nymphing focused rod or blank have any characteristics that could be problematic for normal fly casting or no?
  8. I picked up a medalist 1495 1/2 DA and while it should from my reading have a reversible drag washer/clicker(not sure correct term) this one doesnt seem to, and I would like too be able to switch it to left hand retrieve. If you happen to have a spare one you could sell, please let me know. Thank you!
  9. So I am curious, besides the hairline pseudo hackle, what are some artificial hackle alternatives? I'm thinking of mainly using for wooly buggers and similar paterns as a more durable consistent option.
  10. Thanks for the sugestions! Definitely have some good ideas to try out!
  11. Did any of the used tackle booths return? I miss booths like that having a good presence there instead of new everything
  12. So, this feels like a stupid question, but I'm hoping to take my kayak to a local spot that while known shall remain unnamed that should have some white perch(and if im lucky holdover stripers) and I'm not quite sure what flies i should fill my box with. My only sucess for them has been accidently in a small landlocked pond. My gut is telling me clousers, maybe some small white flatwings? Any tips? Also, should I take my 8wt or just my 6wt? Thanks!
  13. I wish I knew of a good consistent white perch fishery nearby. I have an idea kf one to try but need to look into it more. This is the lucky lady that started my year. Followed shortly by a skinny largemouth
  14. Just curious what typically ends up being everyones first fish of the year, salt or fresh. Mine is increasingly becoming yellow perch
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