On 12/15/2010 1:49 PM, Wayne Knight wrote:
On Nov 29, 6:38 pm, D. wrote:
Okay, you gear whores...... Any experience, comments, recommendations

I have it narrowed down to the Hatch 7+ reel with a Sage Xi3 9ft 8
weight. Expensive combo, but from what I have read, a very good one.
I have cast the Sage as well as an Orvis Helios, and find either one
quite suitable for my limited experience with higher weight rods.

PS:

Don't rule out the ZXL from Sage, the Winston BIImx or BIIIx, or the
new Loomis series. I've not played with the Xi3, but throughly enjoyed
the Xi2.

have you tossed the new loomis nrx?

jeff