Salmon River Fly Rod

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2009/08/26 00:02:11 (permalink)

Salmon River Fly Rod

After fishing the Salmon River for some years now I built what I think will be a good rod for this fisherie.  G Loomis blank with a spey handle.  I bought two anti reverse fly reels for it, a Hardy Ocean Prince and a Dennision Belt Action Drive.  There are 5 pictures of it on my photobucket.  Can't wait until Oct.
http://s331.photobucket.com/albums/l442/flatead89/?action=view&current=195.jpg
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    Skip16503
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    RE: Salmon River Fly Rod 2009/08/26 00:05:04 (permalink)
    Nice rod   What do you think of the Batson Grips??

     



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    flatheadfishin
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    RE: Salmon River Fly Rod 2009/08/26 00:14:40 (permalink)
    Skip,
    The price was right on them.  The cork/composite accents take a little time to ream out, though.
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    RE: Salmon River Fly Rod 2009/08/26 00:25:41 (permalink)
    What about the feel...... Shape  Have you had a chance to put any time on the water with it??      There are times when I need to get a rod done quick and ZI'm trying yo see if  these are a viable option to a custom grip....

     



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    RE: Salmon River Fly Rod 2009/08/26 00:37:09 (permalink)
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    I put the final coat of finish on last weekend so I haven't hit the water with it yet.  There is a little more filler in the cork portion than I would like, other than that it feels pretty good.  Probably wouldn't compare to custom made grips, though, but if you're strapped for time they should be a good alternative.  The but end flares out pretty wide which will have its pros and cons.
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    RE: Salmon River Fly Rod 2009/08/26 00:41:03 (permalink)
    Thanks  I appreciate it   Why don't you post after you get some time on the water with it  The only concern I have with it is the size of the flares.....

    Again Thanks

     



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