Fast vs Slow Rods

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On Nov 20, 12:00 pm, 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)!


Roger Ohlund. I remember watching that. Fish were not being
cooperative that afternoon, so we all lolled on the river bank,
occasionally taking fruitless turns at displaying all manner of flies
to uncooperative trout.

Until Roger stood up and began casting. It was like watching a freak
show. Of course, a freak show performed by a six foot three chiseled
Odin. Roger threw perfectly formed loops with- easily- one hundred
feet of line out. I felt ashamed of my own casting skills after
watching that display. His rod, Frank's rod, didn't seem to matter.

I think that was the day that he shamed us all into eating salad-
SALAD- with our steak at clave central. Salad at a clave. Who knew?

Bill

claspy...were you at the poker game? i sweartagod i can't remember
seeing you that week... of course, my recall of many past events is
quite poor. but, i think most of us were amazed at the pure talent
roger exhibited with a flyrod. i've always admired the beauty of the
casting ability some of our friends here possess, but roger was the
finest flycaster i have ever witnessed. one day, i hope to be able to
see him do it again...i'll even gladly eat the salad.

jeff