troutfisherwill Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hi My Granddad Reg Denny gave me an older rod blank which we figure the brand is Fisher but I don't know the weight of the rod. Any help trying to figure out this mystery would be appreciated. Keep Fishing Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Troller Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Are there any numbers on it at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dell Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Will, You might be able to made an educated guess from the length and the diameter of the butt. I have two rods from Fisher blanks (bought from Dennys) that are 3/4 weights. They are 6'9" and 7'6". If you have a longer blank then it would probably be a heavier weight. Compare the diameter of the butt section to another known rod and it may be a similar weight. And then the final test is to build it, and then try it out with a few different lines and see what works best. I have found that a "5" weight rod often works best with a 6 weight line and that rods can carry a couple different line weights depending on how far you need to cast. Good luck, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutfisherwill Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 DT The rod is 3/4 built and there is a thread design covering where the info should be. Michael Dell Its a 9ft or 9.5 ft (Between some where) and it has a diameter of a 6-7 8.5ft rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerBob Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Will, does it look like this one? http://www.reelreports.com/classified/9-ke...0235913788.html I'd never heard of them until you mentioned. Thanks for the education... sounds like you have a collectible on your hands. You should get Grandad Reg to help you build it now.. will be that more special. "May-18-2006: Finally, those of us who like smooth-casting fly rods (that fish better than so many of the pool cues offered for sale today) will be saddened to learn of the death of J. Kennedy Fisher, whose company sold some wonderful fiberglass and graphite rods (and built blanks for the likes of Winston). Tight loops Mr. Fisher…" http://troutunderground.com/2006/05/18/39/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutfisherwill Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 It does look like the one in the picture. Funny thing is that the rod is done now and he wanted me to learn how to do it on my own. I think I successfully completed it personally. Keep Fishing Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Troller Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Will I forgot to mention that I need a new rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutfisherwill Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Will I forgot to mention that I need a new rod Your Point is....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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troutfisherwill Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Shes done it looks good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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