The first rod I built was a St. Croix SCIV (which I think is the Legend Ultra), 9 ft. 4wt. I love that rod. G-Loomis makes a great rod also, but the St. Croix is, IMHO, a sleeper. It's a much better rod than the price tag indicates.
Dan Crowe Olympia, WA ----- Original Message ----- From: "jeremy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 12:30 PM Subject: [VFB] b-day flyrod St. Croix or GLoomis > Hi all, > > I am trying to decide which rod to build that would suit my fly fishing > needs. Based on a limited budget, I am looking at building my first rod > which will be a 5-6wt 9' river/lake trout rod. I am almost completely sold > on the St. Croix Legend Ultra blank, however have read great reviews on > the G Loomis GL3. Both kits are around -140 for a moderate-fast rod. > > Any help or suggestions for a fast/moderate-fast rod kit for around range > would be helpful. I know all you veteran fly rod builders must have some > good suggestions. > > Thanks, > > Jeremy > >
