Ken Abrames flyrod question????

[steelhead]

Well said, Salty....
You put it all in the right perspective!

[SAXATILUS]

I just picked up a new stick from Ken, the 10' 9wt. That is one powerfull rod, unlike anything else I have ever casted. It will definatley take some getting used to. Ken warned me it was a bear. Seems like it will work great for dredging with some lead core.

[Moron_Saxatilis]

He also has some sort of lead counterweight in the butt that makes a difference.

[steelhead]

He sets his rods up so that they balance under his pinky finger.
Makes for easy casting....

[Basser]

Oops .02! The couterbalance helps if there is rotation in the casting stroke as is used for RI surf flyrodding with droppers and open loops..... excellent technique and I have been known to give it a try. But for a cast with mostly translational rod motion lighter is better..

Going to give the yellow plug a try tomorrow Steelhead

[steelhead]

Translational rod motion????
Basser, can I have some fo the scotch you're drinkin'?
I have no idea what you're saying....

I hear those open loops work in the salt ponds, estuaries, flats and such as well :-)

You better not let the Blooooo fish eat that yellow plug!
Heh, heh, heh.....
Let me know how it works!