Timothy - According to St. Croix, the SCIII blanks have a "Matte Grey Finish", while the SCIV blanks have a "Spruce Green Matte Finish".
For other specifications, go to http://www.stcroixrods.com/products/blanks/i_blank.html Hope this helps. - Gary At 01:23 PM 03/12/2002, you wrote: >What is(are) the color(s) of the SCIII and SCIV blanks? I'm going to order >some components to build 1 or 2 in the near future, and was wondering what >the color(s) is(are) so I can start picking component and thread colors. > >I'm going to build one for bass, and I'm not sure if I'm going to be able >to talk myself out of ordering another for trout. Still unsure as to >whether to pay the extra $20-25 for the SCIV over the SCIII. > >Any opinions (lol) on a good all purpose length and weight for trout? >9foot? > >I would love to cast some different lengths and weights, but it's just not >an option for me living in this area. > >I still have my starter rod (8 foot 6wt), and my flea flicker that I built >last year (6' 6" 3wt GL3), but I'm thinking I want to build a nice, >all-purpose, trout rod to replace my starter. My casting skills are still >what most would probably consider marginal (but gettin' better all the >time... though slowly since I'm self taught), so I'm not sure if I want to >go with a 5wt or a 4wt. I love using lighter tackle, but I primarily fish >with nymphs and streamers (and roll casting a weighted bugger with the 3wt >is like giving my cat a bath--not pretty), so I might ought to go with the >5wt. > >Any input on the blank colors and suggestions are appreciated, > >Timothy > >-----Original Message----- >From: Bob Haering [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 6:39 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [VFB] b-day flyrod St. Croix or GLoomis > >I full agree. I was told my several vendors this year that St Croix has >totally retooled & has changed the blank design. It use a curve for the >taper transitions instead of a straight taper. The result is a stronger >smoother casting rod. I have both Loomis & St Croix in a 3 wt. Both my >wife and I prefer the St. Croix. > >Bob H >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Dan Crowe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 11:19 PM >Subject: Re: [VFB] b-day flyrod St. Croix or GLoomis > > > > 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 > > > > > > > >
