Ken Abrames flyrod question????

[steelhead]

Custom blank made to his specs. As far as I know, he doesn't have any more and doesn't plan on doing that sort of business in the future. Quit doing saddles, flies and rods late fall 2004.

[pmueller]

Some of the shops that carried them may still have some in stock.
There's not many around, but they were not a big seller. You may still find some.

[SAXATILUS]

"The SticK" is actually 10'-6" and is designed to cast 3 line sizes. It is the sweetes rod I have ever casted. Last time I talked with him he still had a few blanks left. He had them built to his specs your not going to find one like it. The only other blanks I know of in 10-6 are the st croix and rainshadow and I have both and neither one come close to Ken's. I am looking to get another stick this year before they are gone forever. If your seriously interested maybe I can help you out. But they do take time to get.

[steelhead]

You could also try posting on www.stripermoon.com under the Buy and Sell portion of the board that you're looking for Kenny's Stick. Be sure to include your email address for responders. They come in 6/8/10 weight versions. the 8 weight is what you would want for the salt. Thows up to 12 weight floating lines with ease... I have the 8 weight. It is a sweet rod. Very progressive action. More like the old fiberglass or bamboo rods that I grew up with :-)

[Roger]

It might take a little digging to find the blank but it's doable.

It is highly unlikely that he had blanks custom made to his specifications. That would have entailed a very hefty up front cost for mandrel sets and minimum production time, etc. That's in the neigborhood of $10,000 plus. My guess is that it's a spey blank, or a noodle blank.

The logical reason he became short with you when asked about the blank is because it is not anything special. Otherwise he would have just told you that they were his brand.