Cool...I'll order this.North Fork Composites makes a nice S2 glass blank. @clarkman had so much fun with tuna on his that I ordered one for myself.
I plan to use it for tarpon in a few months, too.
I went with the 12wt because I have dream of trying GT on it.yep, great deal, super tough rods, you won't win any casting contests, but even my 10wt was handling the albacore last summer just fine. I liked it so much, I ended up with another 10, an 8, a 5 and the 12 that I had finished this last year so next year, my 12 will also get a workout.
oh, they're really fun too.
My tropical fishing is very limited, but while the guide's Scott Sector felt lighter to cast, I didn't have any trouble with my humble Maverick. Are the NFC blanks that much different? I figure the money I save in the rod, I could use on casting lessons. All the advice I've received says to go with the best reels I can afford, so i'm collecting Tibors. Do you really feel spending an extra $900 on the rod is worth it for an 11 wt and a 12 wt? I can do it....just want to know that the value is actually there.In general, the bigger the rod size the more I tend toward recommending top quality gear because the application for those tools go with tough fish and often ones that are pricey to chase.
For example, I get asked all the time what rod I would suggest for a guy headed to the Keys for a week tarpon fishing. Has 5 days booked with a guide (and some of them are now over a grand a day!!) and want a rod for less than $XX. Doesn't mean you can't catch a tarpon etc on a more budget friendly tool but you need to factor in the entire cost/benefit and risk factors. Now take this exact scenario and switch it from the Key for tarpon to the Seychelles for GTs. Guys going to spend $10K and more then want budget gear.....lol
are you going to make yourself a rod or buy one? $900 seem like a lot for a blankMy tropical fishing is very limited, but while the guide's Scott Sector felt lighter to cast, I didn't have any trouble with my humble Maverick. Are the NFC blanks that much different? I figure the money I save in the rod, I could use on casting lessons. All the advice I've received says to go with the best reels I can afford, so i'm collecting Tibors. Do you really feel spending an extra $900 on the rod is worth it for an 11 wt and a 12 wt? I can do it....just want to know that the value is actually there.
Thanks,
Markjust buying a rod you can buy a nice 12 wt for a lot less the $900. I bought a Taibor Pacific and a Sage XPLXi 12wt for less the $900.
always love that video...cracks me up.1290-4 CF BurkheimerIn action
It's cool to see a seasoned experienced angler to be just taken for a ride by a fish.always love that video...cracks me up.
can't get any Sage blanks right now. The Winston salt water blanks are available...around $450..., but .....if the NFC blank is even 80% as good....with my casting ability....I'm thinking NFC.are you going to make yourself a rod or buy one? $900 seem like a lot for a blank