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    Custom Flyrods On Ebay

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Can you not find a local builder if you want a custom built rod?

    Is it that much cheaper? Are the components the same? The components can be as much to do with the overall price of the rod as the blank. Add to that how do you know the quality? 100% warranty is only good while they are still in business, what guarantee do you have? Add the currency exchange and Pay Pal costs, add the brokerage fees and shipping. I won't take the risk.

    I like the support that the local shops provide to Clubs, Trout Unlimited, Streamwatch, Casting for Life and Project Healing Waters just to name a few.

    I suggest SHOP AT HOME :derby racer:

    We all expect alot from our local shops and every time that we go some where else to save a couple of bucks it weakens our local shops.

    I don't know what industry you work in but for an example If you where an Insurance Agent would you care if we all bought our insurance on the net? Please Look At THE BIG PICTURE.

    ps: I don't own or work for a shop.

     

     

     

    I dont know of any local builders If you have any suggestions please let me know. I would rather shop local as long as the price is within reason. as for price there is between a $200-$300 saving for a z-axis

    Custom Flyrods On Ebay

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

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    I got one off one of the guys last year and am really happy. The components are decent and I was able to pick blank colour, thread colour to match my primary line, component color to match the reel as well as getting my name added to the blank. He also added markers on the blank I could use to measure the fish. IMO, if I could build my own, this is what I would have done, but I don't have the time or ambition to do so.

     

    Thanks but I am looking for someone to build a z-axis

    Wayne

     

    Custom Flyrods On Ebay

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

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    But one disadvantage I could see with buying off of Ebay is that if you break something on your custom then you'd have to find someone to fix it for you because you can't send it to the manufacturer as they will only repair the blank.

     

    Most of the rod builders on ebay will warranty there work and re wrap for free if you have the new blank shipped to them

     

    Custom Flyrods On Ebay

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    Has anyone bought a new custom made flyrod on ebay?

    There are a few guys selling high end rods for what seems to be a good deal compared to the price of the factory equivelant rod. I have found 3 sellers in particular that I am concidering ordering from. any thought on going this way? pro's or con's

    I know warranty work will take longer but all three sellers will re wrap free of charge as there part of the warranty

    Thanks Wayne

    Sage Z Axis Questions

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

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    Have you cast a Z-Axis yet? Don't know about your other rods, but the Z is way different from your TFO Ti's.

     

    I haven't cast the z axis. I live in Lethbridge and wholesale sports will not let you take the rods out of the store to cast.

    I am mainly leaning towards this rod due to the amount of people that rave about it and I haven't heard anyone who dislikes this rod, being a fast action rod it should be a good fit with my casting style as all my other rods are moderate to fast action

    Wayne

    Sage Z Axis Questions

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

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    I am thinking of picking up a couple of z axis's either 3/5, 3/6 or 4/6 I mainly fish the crow, oldman, and smaller streams in the gap I also want to be able to throw some big bully streamers as well. I also like to fish lakes. Based on this which rod combination would make the most sense. How well would the 3wt work with bigger dries in the wind? or is there anything else I should be looking at.

    I currently have

    3wt tfo signature series 7'6"

    4wt tfo ticr 9'

    5wt tipflex orvis t3 9'

    6wt tfo ticrx 9'

    I am thinking of selling these and just replacing them with 2 high end rods

    Thanks Wayne

    Water Proof Camera Advice

    in Photo Posts

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    What waterproof camera does everyone use?

    I was looking at the olympus. The 850sw is on sale for $259 and the 1030sw is on for $350 is it worth the extra $100? Is ther any other cameras I should be looking at? I would like to keep it below $300 but could go as high as $400 if needed

    Thanks Wayne

    I do fish mostly mountain streams so I was kind of leaning toward the olympus because of the shock resistance does this make sense? which optio are you guys using? I found the w60 on sale for $320 is that a good price?

    Water Proof Camera Advice

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    What waterproof camera does everyone use?

    I was looking at the olympus. The 850sw is on sale for $259 and the 1030sw is on for $350 is it worth the extra $100? Is ther any other cameras I should be looking at? I would like to keep it below $300 but could go as high as $400 if needed

    Thanks Wayne

    First Time Tier Equiptment Question

    in Fly Tying Bench

    Posted

    Thanks make sense the kit has stuff I would never use.I also checked out the Danvise message and see that I could get that vise for the same price would that be a good choice or not ideal for a beginer? I tend to upgrade everything so I would rather start with something good rather than purchase another 1 next year

    Thanks Wayne

    First Time Tier Equiptment Question

    in Fly Tying Bench

    Posted

    I want to start tying my own flies. Should I buy a kit? What quality vise, tools are in the kits? Or should I purchase a vise, basic tools and the supplies for the flies I want to tie? What is a good entry level vise that I wont be dissapointed in also reasonably priced? What should I look for in a vise? I will probally not tie anything smaller than size 16 I will be starting with SJW then buggers and nymphs once I master these I would like to tie some dries as well

    Thanks for any info Also I am in Lethbridge so selection is limited

    Wayne

    Help Choose Flyline

    in General Chat - Fishing Related

    Posted

    I have that Rio Gold in a #6 and don't like it at all. It would be a great dry fly presentation line but I didn't like the way it loaded the rod for nymphing or streamer fishing. Very supple line though, and many people really like it.

     

    I'll sell you a used once Rio Gold line for $50 if you'd prefer.

     

    What rod were you using it on ? I need the 6 for a TFO Ticrx what do you think

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