Frank Reid wrote:
I understand that many folks really like the slow rods, hence the
comments about glass and boo. I, on the other hand, like a really
fast rod (for 4wt or heavier). I use an ADG Titan 8' 4wt. Its my
favorite rod and Roger Olsen declared it "dangerous." This after
watching him blast multiple casts across to the far bank at the Cabin
Run at Penns (and yes, it is an 8 foot 4wt)!
Question, what other brand/model fly rods are on the market that you
would consider really fast? Someone handed me their "fast" T&T that
felt slow as molasses. Looking at the market for Xmas and want to
narrow down the field (though I may just go and get ADG).

I like a slow action, it suits my casting style, but there are
times when only a fast action rod will do. The fastest rods I
own are a Sage RPL 9' 5wt and a custom Muskie rod that's a 9'
9wt. The Sage is my go to rod in the wind, a slow action rod
is next to useless for casting hoppers into a wind, and the
muskie rod I use to toss heavy hunks of wet bunny fur which
is likewise uncastable with a slow rod.

As for what's on the market today in the "fast" category, the
fastest I've ever cast was the Sage TCR 9wt. I considered it
when I was in the market for a Muskie rod but I got the custom
rod for about half the price of the Sage.

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Ken Fortenberry