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New Dancraft
« on: September 26, 2006, 08:50:57 AM »
I broke the tip of my Dan Craft SigV 5wt last weekend doing something stupid… I called Dan and as expected he no longer has any tips for that rod. It had a lifetime warranty so Dan offered to send me one of his new Sig V blanks and a reel seat for nothing but the shipping. Because I had broken the rod I insisted that I pay the accidental breakage fee and shipping and I would buy my own new seat and cork. He agreed and now I have one of the new Sig V's on the way. I can't wait to see how the new rods stack up against the old ones. While I had him on the phone I asked about my 8'4" 3wt Sig V that I love so dearly. Well if I break it I'm out of luck there too. :'( :'( I think I'll put that rod away and only use it on special occasions now. For the Caney I think a 5wt is overkill unless I am fishing deep in the deeper pools. Anybody got a 3wt that that has a nice crisp action and light as a feather?

I’ll post my opinion of the new Sig V once I get it built and fish it a few times. Coming from Dan I expect it will be a high quality, lightweight, STRAIGHT, blank. 

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Re: New Dancraft
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2006, 07:54:08 AM »
Thats cool, I havent built on the Dan Craft blanks but I hear nothing but great things about them.  Every raves about their backbone and how true the blanks are.

I just ordered one of the Sage Z axis blanks, in a 9', 4 piece, 5 wt.   Cant wait to get it and compare it to TCR and the Zero Gravity.

As far as a 3 weight goes, about 2 years ago, I built an 8.5', 3 wt, on an Elkhorn blank, and it is truely a casting machine.  I never thought I would like the rod at all until I got it built and cast it a few times then it turned into one of those that you always look at as a go to rod for lighter tackle.

Mike, are you going to get a BIIx?  Those blanks are very reasonably priced compared to the factory built rod!!!
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Re: New Dancraft
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2006, 08:05:02 AM »
I have not heard of an Elkhorn blank. Are they still in buisness?

I don't know about the BIIx yet. It really depends on how much I like the new 9'6" SLT 5wt I just bought.  I get a little breathing room on Certain blanks but I would have to pay full retail for the BIIx.
How do you like it compared to an SLT? I casted Dans and I loved it. However, I suspect that the Wulff TT line he uses might have had something to do with the way the rod casts.
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« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2006, 12:32:20 PM »
Right you are Mike, that 31' belly on that TT makes it so nice on certain rods.  I get 15 to 20 more feet with it than I do the Sylk on the B twice x rated.  I think the BIIx has a very slight edge on the SLT but would love to compare them side by side on a very busy fishing day.  I can't wait till that Z Axis gets here and I can compare it!!
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Re: New Dancraft
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2006, 03:45:06 PM »
The Dan Craft arrived today. Leo, you gota see this thing man. It's a very nice looking and feeling blank for around $100! I'm standing here with a 9'6" brand new SLT blank and the Dan Craft trying to determine which one to start on...

I think this Dan Craft blank would make a nice high end build and you stand to make a few extra $$ too.
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2006, 03:56:44 PM »
Mike, going to order me one of them today, which one did you get?  I got my Z axis yesterday and me and Grumpster cast it this morning...what a rod...

If I were you I would build that SLT first....that is one sweet rod, but then again that Dan might jsut be the sleeper ....
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Re: New Dancraft
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2006, 09:21:08 PM »
I got the Signature V, 9' 5wt. Be sure it's a Sig V and a 4 piece. I would call Dan to place the order also.

I have two FT's and to me they are just really fast. Great for sink tips but not really what I like in a light Trout rod. However I have only built a 7 and 10 so maybe a 4 would be real sweet in an FT...

The Sage is wrapped and awaiting finish. I can't wait to cast it!
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Re: New Dancraft
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2006, 07:34:21 AM »
What wrapper are you using Mike, I wrap everything by hand with a single station wrapper I built, works great for the boo but is slower than smoke on water...
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Re: New Dancraft
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2006, 10:56:05 PM »
Leo I use a wood V block and my fingers.
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2006, 07:44:12 AM »
yep...me too, bunck of wood blocks, bunch of holes drilled in them, thread tension system that is immaculately engineered (hehehe) a few magnets and presto

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Re: New Dancraft
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2006, 07:37:36 PM »
Umm, I see you have the deluxe model. Do you have a turner? What RPM if so?
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Re: New Dancraft
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2006, 08:17:50 PM »
I do have, it is variable speed via pulley changes and goes from as slow as 5 RPM up to about 43 rpm.  I am looking at a wrapper/dryer combo so I can speed up the epoxy process...
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