Hi mates!! I'm thinking about building a new rod. I'm looking for Streamflex or something similar. I Look for a eleven feet and three weight line blank. Any advice?

You can try CTS 11' #3. I have rod built on this blank and like it very much. It's quite heavy but with lot of power in middle and bottom sections. Landed few grailing up to 2 3/4 lbs without problems.

Mine os 3 psc version but they make 4 psc as well. In general it is great tool to fish using '' nylon technique ''

Let me know if you need more info.

Mike

I don't think that you can get Streamflex blanks. Could be wrong, but as far as I am aware, they only sell complete assembled rods.

Yes Andreb, i think you are right!! I was thinking, Thanks Bujo, in Cts Affinity but they are so expensive. They are in the same range of prizes that are complete rods like Jmc, Hanak, Hends...
I built mine in less than 100€ and i like It but i would like to have a good rod.
What could be in your opinion the best for Czech Nymph in 11 feet? Maybe the Streamflex, the guideline fario, Jmc, Vision Cult... Thanks for the advices, i apreciate the quality for the money, and the better place to buy. Thanks friends!!!

Hi,

There aren't many companies that do 11' #3 rod blanks that are avaliable for sale.

While I realize CTS isn't the cheapest option, it's still a solid blank made in NZ rather than China like Hends or Hanak.

Good luck.

Mike

I know, you're true Bujo.

If you are only planning to use it for Czech Nymph, I'd personally go for 10' #4. More choice in there I guess. There is also Batson Switch blank 10'8'' #5. If you put heavier guides it may be quite good. I use rod built on #6 and is quite delicate, light and doesn't loose fish. Comes handy in rivers like Dee where fish are big.


I also had chance to fish new Hanak rod, #3 lenght ranging from 9' to 10'6'' and have very mixed feelings. It may be goods for small, light nymphs but size 10 tungsten bead with lead in body fished as a pair is quite difficult.

Mike

On the cheap side:

4 Pc,3/4wt,10 Ft fly Rod Blank, Dark Green, by Roger - eBay (item 370491138766 end time Mar-15-11 09:30:27 PDT)