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jkurtz7
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 12:25 pm • # 1 |
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Okay, I'm trying to compile a list of all the currently manufactured FACTORY BUILT 2wt rods under 8 feet. No blanks please! Here is my list so far. Please add to the list if I've missed something. All listings must be in the manufacturers 2009 line-up, no discontinued models please.
J. _____________________________________________________________ Orvis- T-3 792-4 and the Superfine 602-4
Sage- 2710-3 TXL
Greenstix -7' 3pc 2wt, and 6'6" 2wt
Echo- Echo Carbon 732
Hardy- Hardy Classic Featherweight 6' 2wt , Greys GRXi 7' #2/3, Marksman 6' 2wt, Glass 5' 2wt
Cabelas- LST 7'6", Cabela's TQR 702-2, TQR 502-2, Cabelas PT+ 6'6" 2wt
Steffan- S-Glass, 7'6" 2/3wt 2pc (there are other shorter models as well)
Dorber- 7'6" Ultra-Weave
St. Croix- Legend Ultra 7'6" 2wt, Avid 7'6" 2wt
Temple Fork- Finesse 7'3" 2wt
Scott- G4 7'7" 2wt and the Glass 6'6" 2wt
Winston- WT 7' 2wt and the LT 7'9" 2wt
Green River- J7023 7'-0" 2/3
Loop- OPTi Creek 7'3" 2wt
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Cornmuse
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:01 pm • # 2 |
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Sierra Classic Fly Rods lists several... 7' 6'', 2-3 weight, 33-42 M, 4 Piece, #649-602 Teal blue gloss color blank, A++++ cigar shaped cork grip, uplocking silver metal fittings reel seat with oak wood insert, chrome snakes, stripper, tip top and hook keeper, navy blue cordura rod tube. Avery nice four piece rod for the backcountry and that special small local stream. Retail: $425 YOUR PRICE: $255
6' 3'', 2 weight, 42 M, 2 Piece, #490 Hunter gloss color blank, A++++ cigar shaped cork grip, uplocking gold metal fittings reel seat with wood insert, gold snakes, stripper, tip top and hook keeper, green cordura rod tube. Very delicate small diameter blank for small stream and small dry fly fishing. A very unique and specialized fly rod instrument. Retail: $425 YOUR PRICE: $245
6' 3'', 2 weight, 42 M, 2 Piece, 1220 6'3'', 2 Weight, 42 M, 2 Piece, #490 Hunter gloss color blank, A++++ cigar shaped cork grip, uplocking gold metal fittings reel seat with wood insert, gold snakes, stripper, tip top and hook keeper, green cordura rod tube. Very delicate small diameter blank for small stream and small dry fly fishing. A very unique and specialized fly rod instrument. Retail: $425 Your Price: $245 Retail: $430 YOUR PRICE: $250
5' 6'', 2 weight, 42 M, 2 Piece, 5622 This is a great little rod for that small creek near home. It has a fine AAAA grip with a uplocking reel seat, extra for BL;OOD OF THE LION, the blank is gloss grteen with green wraps Retail: $425 YOUR PRICE: $275
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jkurtz7
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:06 pm • # 3 |
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I totally missed those Joe, I'll add them to my notes. Thanks!
J.
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:46 pm • # 4 |
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TFO Signature Series 6' 2wt TFO Professional 8' 2wt Loomis Whisper Creek 8' 2wt Wright McGill Boron 5Xe 7'6" 2wt Sage ZXL 8' 2wt Elkhorn Western 7' 2wt (1wt available also) Elkhorn Western 8' 2wt Elkhorn Traveler 6' 2wt Elkhorn Traveler 8' 2wt
These are a few models I found in a few minutes of searching.
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jkurtz7
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:31 pm • # 5 |
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Half of my list is from memory, actually. There are many that I missed since I haven't paid any attention to factory rods much lately, just blanks. I totally forgot about Elkhorn. Thanks Andy.
J.
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TNSmallieman
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:10 pm • # 6 |
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St Croix Imperial (2009) I602.2 ( 6ft. 2wt 2 piece) These are fast action rods
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jkurtz7
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:16 pm • # 7 |
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TNSmallieman wrote: St Croix Imperial (2009) I602.2 ( 6ft. 2wt 2 piece) These are fast action rods One more I missed, Thanks Gary. J.
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flyflingerandy1
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Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:38 pm • # 8 |
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Until this year, Winston had a WT 8' 2wt.
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joe on bear creek
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:44 pm • # 9 |
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Hexagraph The "Hex one Piece". From 5'9" to 6' 3" 2wt. They don't tell how much it is, its POR.
Joe
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Rockthief
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:13 pm • # 10 |
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Rockthief
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:14 pm • # 11 |
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Rockthief
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Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:17 pm • # 12 |
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T. L. Johnson Legacy rods
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featherlite
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:17 am • # 13 |
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vision fly rods - used to make a 6'6" 2wt, although I dont see it on their site anymore
burkheimer fly rods 7'3" and 7'9" 2wt
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Rockthief
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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:38 am • # 14 |
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jkurtz7
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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:44 am • # 15 |
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Thanks for all the responses, I have a list in a word doc. at I think that for the most part it's complete, so I'm going to unpin this thread.
J.
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FWdB
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Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 7:45 am • # 16 |
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Hardy The Graphite Marvel 6'6" 2wt 4 piece
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