acal 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I recently acquired a 9 foot Herters RF92 3 piece fly rod in very good condition. Would anyone have any information regarding this rod. Any information would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 I have no personal experience with this rod, but it is listed in my 1972 Herter's catalog. It's listed under, Herter's Grand Deluxe Finished Fly Rods. 9' , 2-piece, 7 wt $18.90. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acal 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Jaydub In your 28 June 2015 Posting regarding a Herters RF92 fly rod. You stated that your 1972 Herters Catalog listed the RF92 as a 7 weight. Was that the only weight listing for that model ? My apologies for not getting back to you sooner, but I was dealing with health issues. I would appreciate any help you can give. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 acal, I sincerely hope your health issues are resolved. You've been awhile for quite a while. Gosh I loved the old Herter's catalogs and wish I'd saved them all. On the right line for any rod, especially older ones probably listed with the old HCH symbols, the only way to reall know if the right weight line is to get out and use it with a few lines. An older glass rod like that is probably going to handle a couple of line weights fine and which you go with is often based on how far you're normally fishing. If a 6 and a 7 both work fine then the 6 is usually better for longer casting, the 7 for shorter casting and can handle wind resistant flies better. Good luck and good to see you posting again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acal 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 vicrider Thank you very much for your reply. The health issues are resolved. My issues started last fall, but my primary physician failed to link my symptoms with heart issues. To make a long story short, there is a God who felt it best to continue my life!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeet3t 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 I think there is a website for classic fly rods. Might do a search for it or post on the Rod Building Forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Jaydub In your 28 June 2015 Posting regarding a Herters RF92 fly rod. You stated that your 1972 Herters Catalog listed the RF92 as a 7 weight. Was that the only weight listing for that model ? My apologies for not getting back to you sooner, but I was dealing with health issues. I would appreciate any help you can give. I'll get out that catalog tonight and take a look. I think it only listed a 7wt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 My catalog shows three rods in the series: RF82, 9' 6wt RF852, 8 1/2' 7wt RF92, 9' 7wt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acal 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 I did try casting a 7, 8 and 9 weight line with the RF92 and it was darn near effortless with the 9wgt. It did a great job with the roll cast and overhead as well. As I went lower in line weight it became increasingly more difficult to cast. I also took a closer look at the rod and found that one of the upper sections had been broken and a new tip top was replaced and wrapped. That explained why I thought it was a three piece to begin with. The original owner must have ordered a new section and repaired, and kept, the shorter section. Thanks to all that helped !!! Maybe in time more info. might come about. Yay ! the Steelhead are starting to come in, it looks like I will be taking the RF92 out shortly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolf Jacobsen 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 You may find this helpful. Good Luck! http://fiberglassflyrodders.com/forum/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
