On Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:41:49 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:
Have an 8wt 4pc Sage z-axis, Abel Super 8 reel, Sharkskin line --
great bonefish rig.
Have a 12wt Orvis Helios, Galvan reel. Lightweight rig for a 12wt, but
still a workout to cast.
I need 10wt rig -- rod, reel, line. The reel and the line are settled.
The line is Sharkskin, 10 or 11wt.
The reel is Waterworks VANQUISH 10,
http://waterworks-lamson.com/products/vanquish/
Waterworks is an interesting local company. Made in Idaho, America.
Started as cutting-edge mountain bike designers. Thought about fly
reels, bought Lamson, and now they're making the sweetest form-follows-
function reels I've ever seen. Their drag system alone is superb
compared to the old-style cork crap you get with Tibor and Abel. And
when they say large arbor, they mean REALLY large arbor. Drag and
takeup are IMO the most important features for the reel of my choice.
I'm undecided about the rod. Suggestions?
Quite a few years age - its a long story-
The airlines lost a 9 wt on a tarpon trip
There was a settlement that I would puchase an outfit to replace my
gear and i would be re imbursed
So of course I went for a Sage 10 wt and a Bauer reel
They do not get much use now but w my Sage as w other Sage rods I can
cast to a dime
We have -3 Waterworks reels on 5 & 6 wt Orvis , T & T and TFO
rods for guests at our place They are sturdy reels as I am also hard
on gear.
The Sage rods 3 wt, 5wt, 6wt and 9 wt are only for me
Good luck on your search
Frrd
Fred