tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post8269592177229710640..comments2023-10-06T10:22:49.489-04:00Comments on Fly Fisherman's Café: Built for Speed-"Testarossa" 8' 3/4wt Fly Rodflyfishingunlimitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13795514777903025626noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-17487518854227996442010-08-03T15:12:31.635-04:002010-08-03T15:12:31.635-04:00Thanks Jay, glad you like it...
This particular b...Thanks Jay, glad you like it...<br /><br />This particular blank comes only in this size. The only other red blank available would be from CTS (different manufacturer.) <br /><br />I posted the pics of "enzo" rod, that would give you idea of the CTS red color. It is more of a pale red and not deep metallic red like "testarossa." CTS offers alot of different actions, including a "quarz glass," a high quality fiberglass composite.<br /><br />Their website:<br /><br />http://www.ctsfishing.com/flyfishing.php<br /><br />Also, they offer a variety of different colors as a custom option.flyfishingunlimitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795514777903025626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-82375447761252313902010-08-03T14:40:39.968-04:002010-08-03T14:40:39.968-04:00Vlad,
the rod looks exquisite!
I love the grip sha...Vlad,<br />the rod looks exquisite!<br />I love the grip shape too.<br />Are there any shorter blanks available? Like 7.3ft #3?<br /><br />JayJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280153755488913968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-79187186459354993482010-06-25T20:26:36.691-04:002010-06-25T20:26:36.691-04:00That is a sharp idea! I will have to copy your tri...That is a sharp idea! I will have to copy your trick once I get another chance to build a rod. TM is a great product!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806078268603891027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-83066973274103469562010-06-20T18:06:26.429-04:002010-06-20T18:06:26.429-04:00Mike,
Thanks! I use Threadmaster Lite finish. The...Mike,<br /><br />Thanks! I use Threadmaster Lite finish. The blank is imported, but it is not CTS, even though I will soon build a similar rod on the red CTS blank.<br /><br />About the "ripple", I posted about it in this forum:<br /><br />http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=24670<br /><br />Regards,<br />Vladflyfishingunlimitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795514777903025626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-21080743335165956612010-06-20T11:17:34.966-04:002010-06-20T11:17:34.966-04:00Vlad,
You are truely talented. How do you make th...Vlad,<br /><br />You are truely talented. How do you make that "ripple" at the butt of the rod and what finish are you using?<br /><br />I beleive CTS blanks will make custom color blanks, what blank is this?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806078268603891027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-2342785511017880742010-06-08T13:38:59.084-04:002010-06-08T13:38:59.084-04:00Thanks, Kevin. You can contact me thru my profile ...Thanks, Kevin. You can contact me thru my profile page (click on "view my complete profile" on the left).flyfishingunlimitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795514777903025626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-19729212810732205722010-06-08T11:49:49.353-04:002010-06-08T11:49:49.353-04:00What a beautiful build. I would also be intereste...What a beautiful build. I would also be interested in purchasing one.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14353958410143511120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-34939442642344141262010-06-07T19:08:02.660-04:002010-06-07T19:08:02.660-04:00Thanks Micke... My offer to build it (see above) i...Thanks Micke... My offer to build it (see above) is open. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Vladflyfishingunlimitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795514777903025626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-22597414842701806622010-06-07T18:21:27.983-04:002010-06-07T18:21:27.983-04:00Ooohh man, that is the most beautiful rod I ever s...Ooohh man, that is the most beautiful rod I ever seen!!<br />And when I saw the "testarossa# sign;<br />Im sold!!<br /><br />If you ever will sell it, Im really want to buy it!!<br /><br /><br />cheers<br />Micke "BlueDun"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-75262997830811353732010-06-04T23:07:58.727-04:002010-06-04T23:07:58.727-04:00Hitoshi, thank you!
The rod is built on a high-mo...Hitoshi, thank you!<br /><br />The rod is built on a high-modulus graphite blank... With aluminum tube and bag, I can make a rod like this (with red wraps/white single thread inlays, bright/silver hardware, same thin cork rings and red agate stripper) for $350. Actual shipping costs would be extra. <br /><br />Thank you all again for asking,<br /><br />Vladflyfishingunlimitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795514777903025626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-67756187923041386762010-06-04T16:57:45.317-04:002010-06-04T16:57:45.317-04:00vlad
It's so beautiful rod!
I am very intere...vlad <br /><br />It's so beautiful rod!<br />I am very interestedHitoshihttp://floatantmania.blog.ocn.ne.jp/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-79707038983888728162010-06-04T10:50:24.144-04:002010-06-04T10:50:24.144-04:00Thanks guys! I'd be happy to build a rod for y...Thanks guys! I'd be happy to build a rod for you. I found this blank only in this particular length/size so far, and I've been looking for a red blank for awhile now.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />Vlad <br /><br />P.S. Mark, I mailed your DVD back and you should get it soon. I enjoyed it alot-thanks again!flyfishingunlimitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795514777903025626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-20726390479196336492010-06-04T00:47:16.645-04:002010-06-04T00:47:16.645-04:00seriously how much? that is a sick rod.seriously how much? that is a sick rod.kolobflyfishinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06933944654050284076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23668746.post-67003229502060703622010-06-03T22:09:28.303-04:002010-06-03T22:09:28.303-04:00Vlad,
You know what?! This is really a brilliant ...Vlad,<br />You know what?! This is really a brilliant rod! I really love this series... so cool... If you want to make living out of it, you definitely will have a group of serious collectors waiting in front of your shop... : )<br />Joking aside, I am thinking may be we can work on some project together! <br /><br />Great work! and thanks for sharing!<br />MarkBLUEANGLERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712978089218243324noreply@blogger.com