On 4/4/2011 6:10 PM, D. LaCourse wrote:
I just booked another trip to one of my favorite places, Riverkeep Lodge
in Labrador. To my surprise Orvis is offering a Helios rod to everyone
who books a trip.

Question to everyone (and especially Waldo), what rod should I select?
It will definitely be a salt water rod, but am wondering which one would
serve me best. I have a good Sage 10ft 7 w, and was thinking either an 8
or 9 weight. Would either be enough for false Albies, Walt/Jeffy?

Any advice would certainly be appreciated.

Dave


false albacore in labrador?? around here, i'd say a stiff 9 ft, 9 wt for
the false albacore i'm familiar with...10 wt for the big ones (over 12
lbs). they make a strong, fast first run, then are a bitch to get up as
they do the tuna circle dance. sage is the sal****er rod favored by
most i know who fish the salt regularly. i was disappointed in the new
loomis nrx, but i'm not the best gauge for such things... still, how can
you go wrong with a FREE helios?

jeff