I picked this rod up at the fly fishing show. It is 10' 6", 4pc,
7/8, IM*8 rod
Beulah "Switch rod"
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Posts: 388 01/27/08 21:16:26 Master Guide |
I picked this rod up at the fly fishing show. It is 10' 6", 4pc,
7/8, IM*8 rod
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Posts: 252 01/28/08 02:28:18 Registered Member |
I like that one - pretty rod. Are you planning on using that in the salt? I'm thinking about trying out a Skagit style spey or switch for the Ohio River
wipers.
Joe C. "Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the
drink, taste the fruit,
- Henry David Thoreau
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Posts: 388 01/28/08 09:30:52 Master Guide |
I plan to use this rod at any & every opportunity. I live a few miles from jamaica bay
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Posts: 22 01/29/08 08:00:28 |
Congrats on the new rod Bill! That is what you've been needing for chasing those BIG carp in the parks, eh? I can't
wait to hear how it fishes.
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Posts: 388 01/29/08 11:21:17 Master Guide |
I may use the ATP 37 or the franco vivrelli goldstar. The ATP has a large arbor spool. The deal i got for the rod included the beulah elixir "switch
line (380 grams)", so i plan to use that and the rio skagit line(400 grams).
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Posts: 388 02/07/08 15:00:24 Master Guide |
i was able to set up my Beulah "Switch rod" and shot some line. In fact there was so much shooting that the police came by. Really, this rod shot my
skagit line all over the lake. Now to get on a river for some fishing. I was surprised at how easy it was to cast this rod. It is extremely light in the
hand(not unlike a 5 wt trout rod) and with minimal effort shot line. I practiced for less than an hour. It was HOT today as the temperature reached the upper
sixties and I was sweaty at the end of the session.
Bill  
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Posts: 22 02/07/08 19:49:36 |
Bill...that rod/reel is even more beautiful now that you got it outside. Just a question since I've seen a fair amount of
your photos here and on the Fiberglass Flyrodders website...but do you ever take the plastic off the grips of your rods? Just wondering...
I can't wait to see this rod lined up along side of a fish now. |
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Posts: 388 02/07/08 20:44:07 Master Guide |
I know it is gauche but I try to leave it on as long as possible!
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Posts: 1049 02/10/08 12:19:32
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I wanna know what that green frilly stuff is underneath the rod sock? It looks familiar, but I just can't seem to recall.
It's been a loooooong winter. Mike |
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