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Post by bananafly on Aug 6, 2009 11:59:32 GMT 8
Very new to the bamboo scene.
any recomendations as to a decent 6 wt?
I will be pretty rough on it.
will be a big plus if it can cast the modern fly lines.
All suggestions are welcome.
Looking forward to owning my very first rotan.
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Post by Chee Yung on Aug 10, 2009 19:45:17 GMT 8
Hi Bananafly,
It is difficult to describe the best 6wt bamboo ro without knowing your fishing requirements, budget, location, etc. All bamboo rods after 1900s can cast modern fly lines and some lines like Cortland Sylk is even trying to suite softer action rods.
Please contact me if you are in Singapore and we can test a couple of models/tapers before deciding.
Best
CY
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Post by bananafly on Aug 11, 2009 7:20:09 GMT 8
Thanks for the offer,
Afraid I would not be able to come back for quite a while. I most probably would use it for the sweetwaters we have around NSW. Bass and carp are primarily my urban sweetwater targets.
Trout do come into play on my long weekends from work. Though I prefer my 3/4 wt for those little streams.
So the bamboo is being considered primarily for it's ability to load the rod with very little line. Mostly roll casting when stalking bass/carp from banks and a couple of 60-80 footers from the kayak when fishing gurglers.
I'm not too sure if a 'heirloom' quality rod is what I'm after as I tend to be pretty tough on my gear in the fresh.
Would prefer something dependable under 2K US.
Any suggestion as to what taper to look out for would be most appreciated.
Many thanks
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Post by Chee Yung on Aug 11, 2009 18:39:28 GMT 8
Hi, Contact Nick Taransky www.taranskybamboo.com.au/ . He is one of the best, located in NSW, knows waters and will custom a good powerful bushwacking bamboo for you for under 2K. Believe me, it will be heirloom. Good luck! Best CY
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Post by bananafly on Aug 12, 2009 16:39:27 GMT 8
Thanks,
He was one of the first builders that I was refered to. Just wanted to have a confirmation of his reputation and this is the only place I know that doesn't really have the whole reputation=price= good rod equation going on.
Thanks again
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Post by Chee Yung on Aug 13, 2009 6:43:59 GMT 8
Hi,
That said, I hope you take the opportunity to actually visit Nick Taransky and cast/ even fish various models before deciding on one. There are so many tapers that it can be mind boggling! My motto for cane rod selection is smooth action ( you can close your eyes and still cast decently and line unrolls easily), ability to shoot ( old wet fly tapers have a weak butt but modern tapers can shoot like graphite), light construction ( feels light and balanced in the hand and could be hollow-built), portability ( most tapers are for 2 piece but 3 piece rods are more portable but slightly heavier)... the rest is aesthetics and fit.
Good luck!
CY
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