On Dec 28, 1:37 am, "Larry L" wrote:
The Question for those of you that keep up with equipment technology: At
this point in time, what specific combination of rod/ line is available that
YOU feel will do this one thing ... pick up a long line and represent it in
a new direction at a distance .... best ( money no object :-) ...or best
( money must be considered as you only do this particular fishing 3 or 4
days/ year )
Rod weight? I'm flexible, but fly size will be #14 to #18, conditions calm
to light breeze, stillwater and spooky fish ... long casts ( for me ) a must
A 9ī TCR #5
http://www.sageflyfish.com/default.asp?p=24
with a #6 XXD line
http://www.sexyloops.com/tackle/xxd.shtml
Lift the line into the back cast with a powerful haul, point the rod
where you want the fly to go, and complete the forward cast and haul.
No false casting. Fishing small dry flies at distances greater than
50 feet is liable to be difficult anyway, even if you get the casting
right.
Although the equipment mentioned will do the job for you, you still
need the skill to use it. It is not cheap either. There may be cheaper
alternatives of course, but I donīt know of any which would be easily
available.
Of course you can use the rod and line for other things as well. Just
to use for a couple of days a year, it is not worth investing that
amount of money in it.
TL
MC