[bluechipfish]

I have fished my GB 7wt a couple of times with the right line (SA Grand Slam) and I'm happy to report that it's a completely bad ass rod. It does not leave me wanting at all. It's a strong 7wt for sure which is why it likes that line, but It's been a great casting rod for me. I've used it for bonefish both wading and skiff/bow time.

 

[hillcharl]

You guys are making me want to build my own fly rod!

 

[FlyBy]

Thinking about replacing my 6 wt. BVK with a GB. I have a 9 and 12 and they are cannons.

 

[FlyBy]

Thinking about replacing my 6 wt. BVK with a GB. I have a 9 and 12 and they are cannons.

Okay, not thinking about it anymore. Rod was on sale, $371.50 with tax. Ordered it, said 3-5 weeks delivery. I'll be lucky to get it before my Flamingo trip in Feb.

 

[btpeck14]

I have fished my GB 7wt a couple of times with the right line (SA Grand Slam) and I'm happy to report that it's a completely bad ass rod. It does not leave me wanting at all. It's a strong 7wt for sure which is why it likes that line, but It's been a great casting rod for me. I've used it for bonefish both wading and skiff/bow time.

I fished GB #7 for striped bass this year. Great rod. I found it very versatile - could cast well short, medium, or long. And never felt under-gunned fighting fish. I used a #7 Airflo coldwater intermediate line that felt good on the rod.

 

[bluechipfish]

Great feedback. I also just finished and have fished an FAF 5wt I built with a fighting butt for situations where stealth is key. I landed a nice red on it last weekend, had plenty of fighting power, landed the fish quickly. Definitely has the stealth I was looking for.

 

[Merkexpress]

I built a 9ft 10wt NFC rod primarily to be used for the king salmon run up in Michigan. Aside from me closing the rod tip in the door…. This rod held up nicely! It is an absolute rocket ship and I have no issues turning over heavy weighted flies or rigs.

 

[fjmaverick]

Looking at building either a GB 8 wt or a Epic 890c. Any input is appreciated.

 

[Merkexpress]

Looking at building either a GB 8 wt or a Epic 890c. Any input is appreciated.

Can’t speak on the GB 8wt… however, I do have an epic 890c! I love that rod… it’s probably one of the nicest things I own! I can’t recommend that blank enough, I’ve caught loads on steelhead and smallmouth on that rod and put it through its paces and it keeps on kicking!!

 

[WC53]

Does NFC have anywhere on their site where the list the different action or characteristics of the different fly blanks? Action, power, lifting etc. I did look, but my googlefu is weak

 

[Merkexpress]

Does NFC have anywhere on their site where the list the different action or characteristics of the different fly blanks? Action, power, lifting etc. I did look, but my googlefu is weak

if you actual click on the blank you’re look at it will bring up something like this.

hopefully this helps

 

[mro]

$75.00 for a quality blank is a steal.
I think a $150.00 would be to.

 

[fjmaverick]

Just ordered the Epic with 15% off and they are giving out a free travel vise with it at the moment seemed like a good enough deal to pull the trigger.

 

[PaytonWP]

What kind of guide spacing would y’all put on the 9wt 1 piece? I’ve looked on their website but the spacing for the 1 pieces are not on there.

 

[fjmaverick]

What kind of guide spacing would y’all put on the 9wt 1 piece? I’ve looked on their website but the spacing for the 1 pieces are not on there.

Your guides should tell you how to space them based on rod length.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

What kind of guide spacing would y’all put on the 9wt 1 piece? I’ve looked on their website but the spacing for the 1 pieces are not on there.

Tape the guides on and do a static load test to see where they need to be. I’d start with guide spacing for another 9wt same length and go from there.

 

[Capra]

I'm finally getting around to putting the Gamma Beta s together. Did any of you notice that the last 1" or less of the blanks are crooked ?? the blanks are great it just seems like if I took the 1" of of the tip they would straighten right out ...

 

[Smackdaddy53]

I'm finally getting around to putting the Gamma Beta s together. Did any of you notice that the last 1" or less of the blanks are crooked ?? the blanks are great it just seems like if I took the 1" of of the tip they would straighten right out ...

I buy a lot of blanks and always check them when they come in. If they don’t pass the straightness and flex test they get sent back and replaced. All of my NFC fly blanks have been straight.

 

[Tailer]

I'm finally getting around to putting the Gamma Beta s together. Did any of you notice that the last 1" or less of the blanks are crooked ?? the blanks are great it just seems like if I took the 1" of of the tip they would straighten right out ...

I'd give them a call, might have been a bad batch. I've ordered ten blanks from them over the last couple of months and they've all been straight and blemish free (none were GB's though, all LMX's and 1 pc).

 

[Tailer]

For those of you that might be interested, I'm selling a few new, un-opened LMX blanks over in the classifieds:

FS: North Fork Composites Fly Blanks, ALPS Fly Seats

I've been building a bunch of fly rods lately and ended up with some spare parts and pieces that I didn't use. Contact here if you're interested, would be happy to bundle it all together at a good price if you want it all. Located in Miami Payment via Paypal PM here to contact Thanks MS...

www.microskiff.com

I finished building the LMX 908-4 and test cast it with a couple of Cortland lines I have here. It's pretty well matched with an AFFTA standard weight line like the Cortland Bonefish. It's definitely lighter in hand than either of my Loomis #8's. It's faster and stiffer than the GLX. It's similar in action to the Pro1 but the tip does not track as well in my hands and it loses stability at 70-80' while the Pro1 keeps on ticking out to the end of the line. I also happen to have a 4pc Sector #8 here and the LMX is no match for the Sector. The Sector is a little stiffer with about the same action but tip recovery, tracking, and stability at distance are all much, much better with the Sector and the Sector is noticeably lighter while casting. It's not really a fair comparison because I have less than $200 in the LMX with a full REC CeRecoil/Recoil guide train and a new Sector is about $1000 but I figured I'd mention it.

All in all I think the LMX is a good deal for an American made blank. Completely fishable, as good as most high end rods from a decade ago and probably as good as any of the budget rods out there right now. I'm keeping the 908 and building a 907 for the odd occasion when I need a 4pc rod, but I'm building 8,9, & 10 NFC 1pc rods right now and will post my thoughts on the #8 in comparison with the LMX and my other #8's once I get it finished. I've cast the #9 with guides taped on and I'm very excited to cast the finished versions.