bigfoot
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Just curious
What flyrod do you use? If you have more than one and had to choose, what would you keep?
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 12:09:36
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For Steelhead a Rogue 9' 8-weight. For Trout a MSO custom 9' 4 weight.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 12:34:02
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My rods: 1- 9wt 3- 7wts 1-6wt. 5-5wts 3-4wts. and a few that need some work, guides, wraps ect.... I could probably do without one of the 5's and 7's.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 12:52:06
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I have too many rods BUT I have specific favorites for differing situations. So, For steel an 11' 6 wt made by flyfishing dave, for general a custom 9' 5 wt made by skip, For really small streams a custom 7' 3 wt. and bamboo 9' 5 wt that I built for technical stuff. But my all around favorite rod is a 8'6" ugly stick in 7 wt with an automatic reel. The Ugly has caught everythin from 6" brookies to kings and it still works well.
post edited by indsguiz - 2009/11/20 02:03:24
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 12:53:26
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For erie sthd: Small streams/indicators, 10 ft 7wt Loomis glx classic, 2 piece. Bigger water/swinging, Beulah 11.5 ft 6/7 wt.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 13:31:19
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Steel: 10' 7wt Echo Ion Trout: 7' 9" 3wt St. Croix Avid OR 7' 0" 4wt Diamondback Diamondglass If I had to keep just one...probably the Avid.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 13:57:04
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St. Croix SC IV 3rd Generation 9'6" 7 wt - Got this blank at a steal, guy didn't realize what he was selling.... I still haven't found the time to build it for myself in lieu of all the 19 rods I have in queue though....but it's a good one and one that will stay with me.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 15:03:13
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3 -8 weights 2 -7 weights 1 - 6 weight 3 - 5 weights 3- 4 weights 1- 3 weight 1 - 2 weight & several bamboos which Indy built one of them plus some older rods that I am not sure where they are
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 18:26:43
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10' 5 wt Loomis GLX for the Yough. 7'6" 4 wt Looms GLX for Laurel Hill and other "small water".
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 18:44:46
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Ya cant wear the green jacket with one club. But a 8 1/2 5 wt, med fast would be my choice as an allrounder.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 19:38:02
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Let's see, my favorite or probably the one that gets used the most is the Sage XP 10' 6 weight. It's a cannon. Trout: Orvis T3 9' 5 weight tip flex. I like fast rods. couple other 5 weights and a 3. Salmon, pike and largemouth: Custom 9'6" 8 weight Loomis GLX blank built by Pete Gool. Very soon to have: Custom switch rod and 7' 3 weight built by Loomis. Can't wait. I'm thinking custom is the way to go from now on. I like the personal touch and choices a rod builder gives you to make you feel the rod was built specifically for you.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 20:26:50
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I haven't yet tried flyfishing for steelies..the few times i make the 300 mile each way trip to the sr, it is easier to work using spin 9.6 ft steelie rod.. but i have a question..i have seven fly rods my first was a fenwick 8' 6wt. gave it to my brother.. second was the first orvis close-out priced 5# trident i picked up over a decade ago at orvi in roscoe.. over the years i bought 4 wts 2 sage and 4 and 3 wt g-loomis.. i have a 3 pc powell 8 wt but my heaviest weight forward lines are 6 wt forward float and a 7wt wet line on a 456 battenkill reels .. could i get away with the 7wt wet sink on the 8wt powell for big flies? I have yet to try it out upstate somewhere.. also the 5wt fast tip orvis trident feels like it was meant for 6wt line..i have used 5 wt,lazer and 444 cortland for small streamers but when i go big bead buggers it really isn't enough.. so i'm going to try the 6wt line on it before shopping for a modest priced new 6wt. fly rod.. I guess i'm asking is it really critical to match line wts to specified wt rods i used a 4 on a 3wt g-loomis and it is fine! haven't tried the 6 wt on the 5 wt rod yet
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 21:28:56
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I probably have about a dozen different fly rods, from a Fisher 8ft- 2/3 weight, to an Fenwick 9ft-9 weight. The one I use the most by far, is a 4 piece 9ft- 5 weight Sage RPL+. ORIGINAL: backin79 . I guess i'm asking is it really critical to match line wts to specified wt rods i used a 4 on a 3wt g-loomis and it is fine! haven't tried the 6 wt on the 5 wt rod yet Most fast graphite rods can be overlined with no problem.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 21:34:38
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as long as it casts... doesn't matter what line you use i am selling off a bunch of rods... streamlining what i want to keep 7'9 2wt 9' 5wt 12'6 6wt
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 22:19:07
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3-7wts 2-5wts 1-4wt I am near and dear with my Sage LE 9' 4wt. It sees about 95% of all my troutin action. My "old" steelhead rod was a 10' 7wt Clearwater which I really don't care for. I just got my custom built 11'4" switch from Loomis about a month ago. It has yet to hit the water, although I am off for the next week so I am sure it will get some use then.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 23:18:35
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ORIGINAL: flyfishindave 3 -8 weights 2 -7 weights 1 - 6 weight 3 - 5 weights 3- 4 weights 1- 3 weight 1 - 2 weight & several bamboos which Indy built one of them plus some older rods that I am not sure where they are And now I know why your name is flyfishindave
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/19 23:58:33
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I have, -2 8wt's. -2 5wt's. -1 6wt. (I built) -2 4wt's. -1 6'6 2wt.(I built) Flyrods are like golf clubs, the more you have the easier the game. Ok not really but I like to have a specific rod for different situations. I could fish my 8ft. 5wt on the native creeks I fish but It's not nearly as fun as the 2wt. And when I fish steel I like to have at least 2 rods with me but thats just me..
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/20 00:47:31
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I think the larger bead head bugger size 8-6-4 would be best using a 6wt outfit..i had used my 5 wt fast tip orvis trident 8'6" and although it is much easier than the 4wt.. i think i want to check out a few medium to slow action 6wt rods.. It is said todays high tech modulous rods came a long way as for getting higher performance at a third price of what i spent on flyrods years ago. Anybody care to share an opinion as for what might be best sellers .. something in the 200 or less .. I like my sage vps490 paid 325.00 so far, that was my best bang for the buck ? I met a pro guide on the WB this spring and he presented me with a stick same weight /size as my vps for comparison.. i felt it and agreed it seemed to load better..co. name i can't remember but it wasn't a big name begins with the letter T i think he said they cost about 180.00 anyway.. i'll try finding out the name someday.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/20 01:11:21
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ORIGINAL: backin79 I met a pro guide on the WB this spring and he presented me with a stick same weight /size as my vps for comparison.. i felt it and agreed it seemed to load better..co. name i can't remember but it wasn't a big name begins with the letter T i think he said they cost about 180.00 anyway.. i'll try finding out the name someday. TFO, Temple Fork Outfitters?
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/20 10:00:20
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9 wt 8/9 wt 7 wt 6/7 wt 6 wt 2 5wt's 2 4wt's 2 3wt's with the smaller rods it's sometimes difficult seeing who gets packed and who stays home...
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/20 10:13:50
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5wt. 8'6" sas scott rod. i wouldn't be affraid to use this even for steelhead. steelhead rod= only got two so i'll pick the orvis 9'6" orvis clearwater rod
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/22 19:59:03
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bingo! that's the one! TFO .. Obviously a flyrod to consider!
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/22 21:20:04
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It does matter what you use to catch fish, crappy rods get crappy results 10wt Sage TCR 9 wt Helios 8wt Helios 7 wt Sage Xp 6 wt G loomis 5wt's XP/T3/Scott G
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/23 15:22:56
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9'6" 8wt- St. Croix Imperial 9' 6wt- St Croix Avid 7'6" 4 wt- Custom, IDK what blank they used, got it from some guy in Oregon I want a 6'6" 2 or 3 wt. THEN I will be done.....hopefully, I really already have all I need for what I will ever do. I need new bow sights & a rest.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/23 16:42:59
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ORIGINAL: steelheader6 It does matter what you use to catch fish, crappy rods get crappy results I disagree. Seems like some people get more joy out of being seen with expensive gear than actually catching fish with it. I only have one rod (a crappy one) and I have had great results with it in my short time fly fishing. I have caught fish (panfish, largemouth, and/or trout) with it on every outing, and had a blast doing so.....not what most would consider crappy results. The rod is a Wind River 9ft 5wt from Cabela's. Came with backing and line strung on a piece of garbage plastic reel, got it half off for $50. The fact that it will not win any beauty contests or be looked at with envy by other fishermen is fine with me because I bought it to catch fish with.
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RE: Just curious
2009/11/23 18:20:34
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B.W. Right on. If your not catching fish it aint the rod, its you. If you spend even 100 bucks for a rod. It will be more then fishable.
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