Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Attn: Rod Builders

You already ordered items, so I'm not sure I should chime in, but ....

I agree with Eric, In fact for 3wt and under I almost always go with a
downlocking cap and ring reel seat over cork. Combining this with a
cigar grip, you can get by with a shorter grip since you gain some
room down at the reel, but there is nothing wrong with a full wells on
a small rod. I usually turn my grips on the rod, starting with cork
rings. I find it easier than trying to ream preformed cork grips.

I also like a sz 10 or 12 stripping guide for a 3wt.

I don't go up to a size 16 until I get to size 6 or 7.

Carl


On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM, namfos <mark.sofman@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks, Eric. Thought about cigar shape, but I like something a bit more
> "formed" to fit the hand. I think on the next rod build I'll do the grip
> from scratch.
>
> Mark
>
>
> On Friday, March 22, 2013 11:01:38 AM UTC-4, Eric Y. wrote:
>>
>> I prefer to go with a cigar on rods under 5wt and half wells on rods
>> 5-7wt. With a 3wt, you're talking finesse, and at least in my hands, cigar
>> grips feel a bit more "finessey" than half wells.
>
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