Bloke Rods

[Starvinmarvin]

Cheers Sportsman, that's the kind of thing I'm after.

 

The reason I'm going with the Sage is that I've cast a custom version and it was very nice, and without trying the blanks it's always going to be a risk, I was considering using a Loomis blank but which blank is used in the Cross Current? They seem to be half the price of the Sage blanks which is surprising.

 

SM

[Sportsman]

I'm just putting the finishing touches to a G. Loomis IMX 8'6" 4 wt that I bought here

http://www.tomwhite.com/FLYBLANKS.htm

the blanks great, dont bother with the rest of the kit. Best place to buy componenents is here

http://www.davidnorwich.com/Rodbuildingcom...tspricelist.htm

Be aware that a lot of upmarket "American" blanks are made in Korea, you may not be getting what you think you are paying for

The closest blank to a top of the range Sage, for much less money seems to be the DanCraft Sig IV. Thats going to be my next build, a 9wt for Pike fishing

For good value kits this one takes some beating, I've built two Salmon rods from here that are just fabulous http://www.hookhack.com/

Good luck with it, let me know what you decide

Dave

[Starvinmarvin]

Cheers Dave

 

Made contact with Hook&Hackle on Friday, they do a kit and delivery to the UK for about £45 which is perfect. I've decided to buy something really cheap to begin with, see how good I can make it look, that way any cockups won't be too painful. Then I'll move onto a quality 8 or 9 weight with the full works.

 

Thanks again for the advice.

 

Will keep you posted.

 

David