tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post7043451775078832409..comments2024-03-26T06:21:34.320-07:00Comments on Teton Tenkara: Rods, Rods, Everywhere -- are you confused yet?Tom Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18240935660681343164noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-83155906572888558242013-04-20T17:32:42.026-07:002013-04-20T17:32:42.026-07:00Great idea, Jason!
-TomGreat idea, Jason!<br /><br />-TomTom Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240935660681343164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-20031462172522750832013-04-20T16:04:00.008-07:002013-04-20T16:04:00.008-07:00Great article! Perhaps the CCS system could be nor...Great article! Perhaps the CCS system could be normalized for length by dividing the CCS rating by the length of the rod? This would correct for similar CCS ratings for rods of varying lengths, like the Ito (15 pennies/39 decimeters = 0.38 ) and Kiyotaki (15 pennies/24 decimeters = 0.63). <br /><br />While these numbers are arbitrary, I believe it offers a more accurate representation of the flex characteristics of the rod. I have been using this method for some time now when "evaluating my need" for new rods, and it has helped tremendously. It turns out, for the type of water and flies that I typically fish, I am a big fan of rods in the 0.45 to 0.55 stiffness range, regardless of length. For those interested, try this out when deciding on a new rod, it may really help you pinpoint your sweet spot! <br />Jason Fitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462421835012100586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-86433263935520878862013-04-19T06:39:06.460-07:002013-04-19T06:39:06.460-07:00Thanks, Gerardo.
-TomThanks, Gerardo.<br /><br />-TomTom Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240935660681343164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-31960667506178192442013-04-19T06:38:49.321-07:002013-04-19T06:38:49.321-07:00Thanks. I hope the table helps better visualize ho...Thanks. I hope the table helps better visualize how these rods relate to others.<br /><br />-TomTom Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240935660681343164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-36476384420933126162013-04-19T06:37:15.990-07:002013-04-19T06:37:15.990-07:00Thanks, Greg. I'll add to this table as I test...Thanks, Greg. I'll add to this table as I test further rods. I have always liked to see data in a graphical or tabular format -- it helps me analyze it quicker.<br /><br />-TomTom Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18240935660681343164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-65049843097300950582013-04-19T04:06:35.340-07:002013-04-19T04:06:35.340-07:00You're my hero!
I really like seeing the numb...You're my hero!<br /><br />I really like seeing the numbers and the table. I acknowledge that it may contain a "reviewers bias", but it is Way better than just 5:5, 6:4, or 7:3, Heavy, Medium, and Light, etc. Putting it all in one place, at a minimum, gives each rod a place relative to the others, and if I have one or two of those other rods (and I do) I can extrapolate to the others. <br /><br />I'm glad you're a "science guy" taking a stab at the "hard to quantify". You are certainly helping me with rod decisions.<br /><br />Thank You.<br /><br />GregMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-47221969817944500522013-04-18T23:50:29.719-07:002013-04-18T23:50:29.719-07:00Good work. Love the somewhat graphical way you re...Good work. Love the somewhat graphical way you represent the rods. <br /><br />Lynn Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885808956452761511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952460912398461727.post-56807767848567086452013-04-18T17:54:04.989-07:002013-04-18T17:54:04.989-07:00Excellent report ... thank you very muchExcellent report ... thank you very muchGerardo Garcíahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05808978299194989714noreply@blogger.com