fly rod

[audiracer]

hi guys
found a fly rod in my workshop the other month, don't know what it is, but will dig it out again tomorrow

how will i know what sort of rod it is?
what can i use it for?

any advice will be greatful

[Old Smoothound]

Originally Posted by audiracer

hi guys
found a fly rod in my workshop the other month, don't know what it is, but will dig it out again tomorrow

how will i know what sort of rod it is?
what can i use it for?

any advice will be greatful

Hi Brett,

Firstly look on the rod blank nearest the handle it should tell you the # rating and the manufacturer. Also if it is Carbon fibre, Glass fibre, or split cane and its length if feet or metres.

It it is carbon fibre... you can use it.... for what for, I would ned to know the line rating which is marked like this #7 or 7#. This indicates the line weight and from there no problem. If it is Glass fibre or better still split cane mount it on yer wall they look good.

Let me know when you have found it.

Cheers
Shaun

[Pross]

Got a lovely old 6 foot split cane rod I was left in someone's will. Always wanted to give it a try but scared I'll break it. I was also left an old fly tying kit at the same time but my fingers are far too big and clumsy for that sort of thing!

[audiracer]

hi shaun
got rod in front of me now
it's a masterfly double tip MFDT99 Carbon rod, but one of the tips broke, possible somthing fell on it

as for rating it's marked up as 91/2' / 2.85m aftma line #DT8/WF9, any good?

kind regards brett

[Old Smoothound]

Originally Posted by audiracer

hi shaun
got rod in front of me now
it's a masterfly double tip MFDT99 Carbon rod, but one of the tips broke, possible somthing fell on it

as for rating it's marked up as 91/2' / 2.85m aftma line #DT8/WF9, any good?

kind regards brett

Hi Brett,

Yeah mate you could use this for Saltwater fly fishing fishing. DT8 means Double Taper 8 (taper at both ends can be reversed) weight lines... WF9 means weight forward 9 lines so this means you can use 8 weighted lines and 9 weighted lines. Ideal! Depending on where the tip broke you can have it repaired.

Got a reel to match? Saltwater fly fishing here you come!!!!!

Especially down your neck of the woods.

Cheers
Shaun

[audiracer]

hi smoothy
unfortunatly the other tip was too badly gone, so ended up in the skip

what sort of reel would i need?

might need some more advice on line, hooks etc

brett

[Old Smoothound]

Originally Posted by audiracer

hi smoothy
unfortunatly the other tip was too badly gone, so ended up in the skip

what sort of reel would i need?

might need some more advice on line, hooks etc

brett

Large Arbour holds enough line and you get less line memory ... coils would suggest Orvis Rocky Mountain... PM me and I will price it for you.

No problem with lines etc flies needed tie all my own as per photos section but not my faithful patterns.

Cheers
Shaun

[audiracer]

have looked at a few reels and lines but too much to choose from?

NEED HELP!

PLEASE

[kiwimarty]

Audi............tune into Shaun.

He will sort you out mate.

[audiracer]

cheers kiwi
i have had a few tips from old smoothy