Discount on Loomis and Winston Rods
 

I'm not associated with the fly shop, but I thought some here might be
interested in the fact that Creekside Angler in Issaquah WA has given
up on selling Loomis and Winston rods, and has several rods for sale at
40% discount. I can't remember all the models, but the Loomis rods are
GLX, and include a 12wt and a 9'3wt 2 piece that as sweet as rod as
I've ever handled. The Winstons are BL5 in 8 or 9 wt, I think.

Chas
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Discount on Loomis and Winston Rods
 

There are tons of discontinued rods on close-out now everywhere.

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com


"Chas Wade" wrote in message
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I'm not associated with the fly shop, but I thought some here might be
interested in the fact that Creekside Angler in Issaquah WA has given
up on selling Loomis and Winston rods, and has several rods for sale at
40% discount. I can't remember all the models, but the Loomis rods are
GLX, and include a 12wt and a 9'3wt 2 piece that as sweet as rod as
I've ever handled. The Winstons are BL5 in 8 or 9 wt, I think.

Chas
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Discount on Loomis and Winston Rods
 

says...
There are tons of discontinued rods on close-out now everywhere.

Where? :-)
--
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Discount on Loomis and Winston Rods
 

Bill Kiene wrote:

The LTX which last spring sold for over 600 seems to be running in the mid
400s now.
(I find a lot of them on froogle.com).

There are tons of discontinued rods on close-out now everywhere.

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com

"Chas Wade" wrote in message
news:LL0Wb.209510$Rc4.1720256@attbi_s54...
I'm not associated with the fly shop, but I thought some here might be
interested in the fact that Creekside Angler in Issaquah WA has given
up on selling Loomis and Winston rods, and has several rods for sale at
40% discount. I can't remember all the models, but the Loomis rods are
GLX, and include a 12wt and a 9'3wt 2 piece that as sweet as rod as
I've ever handled. The Winstons are BL5 in 8 or 9 wt, I think.

Chas
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Salt Outfits?
 

I'm going on a salt water trip with RW and Bruiser from ROFF late
Spring. I need both 8 weight and 10 weight outfit (these are two
suggested by Bruiser) we'll be fishing for bonefish, baby tarpon and
whatever else we find. I'm new to this. I generally fish a 9 foot rod
and would prefer a three or four piece so it's easier to fly with.
Prefer a faster rod when pushing bigger flies but not super fast. Maybe
a Temple Forks? or ? Reels I have no idea but from what I hear I need
something good that won't burn up. I'd also look to use the outfits for
Steelhead and/or Salmon (something else I'm going to do this year).

What can you put together for me - rod, reel, line, that will be decent
and serviceable? Maybe a couple options? I'm not a wealthy man but
understand buying quality.

How much for both outfits shipped to me?

Willi

Salt Outfits?
 

Sorry!

Willi

Salt Outfits?
 

On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 11:45:19 -0700, Willi wrote:

I'm going on a salt water trip with RW and Bruiser from ROFF late
Spring. I need both 8 weight and 10 weight outfit (these are two
suggested by Bruiser) we'll be fishing for bonefish, baby tarpon and
whatever else we find. I'm new to this.

I assume you meant this to be email to somebody, but where I was in
Belize there were tarpon that would be too much (in my opinion) for a
10wt. I used mostly a 7wt and 9wt for bonefish and an 11wt for tarpon,
but I think an 8wt for bonefish would be better all around than a 7wt
or 9wt. Of course, you could just not cast to big tarpon if you see
one, but that might be difficult. g Have a great trip.
--
Charlie...

Salt Outfits?
 

On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 13:58:57 -0500, Charlie Choc
wrote:

On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 11:45:19 -0700, Willi wrote:

I'm going on a salt water trip with RW and Bruiser from ROFF late
Spring. I need both 8 weight and 10 weight outfit (these are two
suggested by Bruiser) we'll be fishing for bonefish, baby tarpon and
whatever else we find. I'm new to this.

I assume you meant this to be email to somebody, but where I was in
Belize there were tarpon that would be too much (in my opinion) for a
10wt. I used mostly a 7wt and 9wt for bonefish and an 11wt for tarpon,
but I think an 8wt for bonefish would be better all around than a 7wt
or 9wt. Of course, you could just not cast to big tarpon if you see
one, but that might be difficult. g Have a great trip.

I agree with the 8 weight ('cuz that's what I use for bones ;-)

As for the tarpon, I hooked four on my 8 weight and watched them all just keep
cruising 'til I ran out of backing. When I go back I'm bringing a 12wt.

They weren't "babies" though - unless baby tarpon are five feet long...

/daytripper

Salt Outfits?
 

On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 21:20:47 GMT, daytripper
wrote:

I agree with the 8 weight ('cuz that's what I use for bones ;-)

I still like a 7wt when the wind isn't too bad, but probably use an
8wt most of the time these days.

As for the tarpon, I hooked four on my 8 weight and watched them all just keep
cruising 'til I ran out of backing. When I go back I'm bringing a 12wt.

They weren't "babies" though - unless baby tarpon are five feet long...

I got one right at 100# on an 11wt, much bigger and I'd go with a 12wt
too.
--
Charlie...

Salt Outfits?
 

Willi wrote:

I'm going on a salt water trip with RW and Bruiser from ROFF late
Spring. I need both 8 weight and 10 weight outfit (these are two
suggested by Bruiser) we'll be fishing for bonefish, baby tarpon and
whatever else we find. I'm new to this. I generally fish a 9 foot rod
and would prefer a three or four piece so it's easier to fly with.
Prefer a faster rod when pushing bigger flies but not super fast. Maybe
a Temple Forks? or ? Reels I have no idea but from what I hear I need
something good that won't burn up. I'd also look to use the outfits for
Steelhead and/or Salmon (something else I'm going to do this year).

What can you put together for me - rod, reel, line, that will be decent
and serviceable? Maybe a couple options? I'm not a wealthy man but
understand buying quality.

How much for both outfits shipped to me?

Willi


Willi,

If you go with Temple Fork rods, and are looking for a faster action, I
would go with the new TiCr line. I have both the TiCr and the older
Sal****er(now Professional Series)version rods. The TiCr is noticeably
faster. Also, it's my understanding that the butt sections are beefier
on the 8wt and up TiCr.

brians

Salt Outfits?
 

If you go with Temple Fork rods, and are looking for a faster action, I
would go with the new TiCr line. I have both the TiCr and the older
Sal****er(now Professional Series)version rods. The TiCr is noticeably
faster. Also, it's my understanding that the butt sections are beefier
on the 8wt and up TiCr.
brians

I strongly second this recommendation. I was pleased when I tested the
Professional Series. It's a good buy for the money. The TiCr is another
step up and well worth looking at. I wound up buying it after taking both
rods out to test cast. I've fished four days since I bought the TiCr last
week. The wind has averaged 10-15 mph and reached over 35, The rod lays
the line out like a cannon, exceeds my ability to use to its fullest
capability and most likely will for another year or so until I can overcome
some flaws in my self-taught technique. I'm thrilled with it. I took the
first corrective lessons Sat & Sun.

--
Stev Lenon 91B20 '68-'69
Drowning flies to Darkstar

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Salt Outfits?
 

I think your normal trout fishing outfits will work fine, but waders
and felt soles will look kinda funny down there.

bruce h

You know, polarized glasses, baseball cap, nylon shirt etc. :-)

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Salt Outfits?
 

"bruiser" wrote in message
om...
I think your normal trout fishing outfits will work fine, but waders
and felt soles will look kinda funny down there.

bruce h

You know, polarized glasses, baseball cap, nylon shirt etc. :-)

IJ adds--and if you are fishing with you will not need to wear the newest
fashion statement--bug repellent clothing
He moves too fast for bugs to catch

Salt Outfits?
 

Charlie Choc wrote in message . ..

I got one right at 100# on an 11wt, much bigger and I'd go with a 12wt
too.

Pictures? I for one would love to see some tarpon pics from ROFF
regulars (or irregulars). A big tarpon on a fly is still my #1
unfulfilled fishing dream.

Jon.

Salt Outfits?
 

On 18 Feb 2004 07:53:08 -0800, (Jonathan Cook)
wrote:

Pictures?

Unfortunately not. It was just me and the guide that day and I was too
flustered to get my camera out before it was released. That was one of
the reasons I got my first waterproof one, actually.
--
Charlie...

Salt Outfits?
 

On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 11:12:46 -0500, Charlie Choc
wrote:

On 18 Feb 2004 07:53:08 -0800, (Jonathan Cook)
wrote:

Pictures?

Unfortunately not. It was just me and the guide that day and I was too
flustered to get my camera out before it was released. That was one of
the reasons I got my first waterproof one, actually.

I was solo, on foot, and this is the closest I got to a five footer.
http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/bonefish/tarpon.jpg

/daytripper (on an 8 weight it's like hooking a submarine...)

Salt Outfits?
 

daytripper wrote:

I was solo, on foot, and this is the closest I got to a five footer.

http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/bonefish/tarpon.jpg

Hoo boy. That'll quicken your heartbeat.....

And by chance, the way I've got the icons arranged on my Desktop, with a
bit of space in the center, it makes excellent wallpaper, too. Thanks.

JR

Salt Outfits?
 

(Jonathan Cook) wrote in message om...

Pictures? I for one would love to see some tarpon pics from ROFF
regulars (or irregulars). A big tarpon on a fly is still my #1
unfulfilled fishing dream.

This guy has nothing whatsoever to do with ROFF other than he
flyfishes, but you should check out the tarpon pics at his site:
http://www.flyfishingtexas.com

The guy's name is Scott Graham, and he is a guide and
"trophy-hunter" on the fly rod. The tarpon he caught was measured at
over 7' long and estimated at 200+ lbs. Evidently, during the course
of the fight, the fish first broke his rod and then his reel, and he
wound up hand-lining the thing in.


Chuck Vance

Salt Outfits?
 

brians wrote:



Willi,

If you go with Temple Fork rods, and are looking for a faster action, I
would go with the new TiCr line. I have both the TiCr and the older
Sal****er(now Professional Series)version rods. The TiCr is noticeably
faster. Also, it's my understanding that the butt sections are beefier
on the 8wt and up TiCr.

That's my plan.

Thanks

Willi