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02-11-2007, 10:08 AM
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rod question
Is there a soild 8-wt rod that throws a 10-wt line, throws bulky flies well? Or is a 9-wt rod the better choice. Talked to Abrames at the show yesterday and he's got me thinking about lighter rods that can throw heavier lines. ?????????????????
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02-11-2007, 12:16 PM
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I have thrown a 10 wt. with my 8 wt Sage RPLX
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albie1guy
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02-11-2007, 01:01 PM
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Ive thrown up to a 12wt line on one of Kens 8wts, with some really big flies. Most people will tell ya if your "up lining" Your making up for bad casting mechanics, I think its bull. Some rods will work great with many different lines some will not, ya just have to give it a try.
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02-11-2007, 09:41 PM
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Try to find a 3pc Diamondback Backwater in 8wt. I use a 9wt regularly on it and have also used it with 10wt and a 350grain shooting head. The 3pc is the key with that one - it is a different rod in 2pc.
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02-12-2007, 08:51 AM
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Thanks guys. I'II be posting more questions soon. How are the fenwick HMXs, they're cheap, which is nice. Maybe I'II go with a 9wt rod? My question could have been rewritten as: what's a good, less expensive, striper rod which can throw bulky flies into a breeze, and handle a potential dream fish?
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02-12-2007, 09:03 AM
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Also known as OAK
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Bryan
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"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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02-12-2007, 09:29 AM
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A touch heavy for flies.
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02-12-2007, 12:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goosefish
Thanks guys. I'II be posting more questions soon. How are the fenwick HMXs, they're cheap, which is nice. Maybe I'II go with a 9wt rod? My question could have been rewritten as: what's a good, less expensive, striper rod which can throw bulky flies into a breeze, and handle a potential dream fish?
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I have a couple 9wts in great condition I'm looking to get rid of, if your interested let me know. |
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02-13-2007, 06:31 AM
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Location: Holliston, Ma
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Most fast action 8wt rods will throw a 10wt line. My 9wt T&T Horizon
can throw an 11wt line without a problem. This is the biggest problem anglers have . Matching the proper line to their rods. The old line standards have not kept up with modern rods. FishHawk
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