north fork blanks

ben k · #1 01-05-2013, 05:40 AM

hi everyone
just wanting to hear from people who have built or used any of the north fork range for bream and trout
im mainly looking at the 702 and DS6107 models but would like to hear about any of the range.

would just like to know what they are like, action and power compared to similar rods.

thanks.

driftcorp86 · #2 01-05-2013, 05:49 AM

I'm pretty sure I have the 701 it's the same blank as a 842 glx but one piece

ben k · #3 01-05-2013, 07:52 AM

G'day mate
What's the line and lure rating on yours?

Fishigan · #4 01-05-2013, 09:59 AM

I have the FW 701-1 HM. Very nice indeed

driftcorp86 · #5 01-05-2013, 08:44 PM

That's the one I have but the hm it's a 1-3 kg blank

mountainman · #6 01-05-2013, 09:30 PM

Where are you sourcing these from? I want to build my first rod.

ben k · #7 01-05-2013, 10:11 PM

Yeah I'm looking at the IM Range mainly.
Has anyone compared the IM and HM side by side?

I'd really like to know how fast they are too.
Cheers

Fishigan · #8 02-05-2013, 01:58 AM

Couldn't get the HM from Australia. Got it through Anglers Workshop. Beware, they aren't cheap. They charge a lot for freight to Australia but I just HAD to have one, hehe.
Are they good ? Hell yeah!!
The 701 HM has a moderate to fast action.