Two Weight

I was just by my shop today and I took a look at the low-end #2 line rods.
TFO makes an 8' #2, 3pc "Professional" IM6 that is $139US and very nice.
Bill Kiene

And that's exactly what I'm gonna buy. Thanks.

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Frank Reid
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Oh oh, change one. I am a firm believer in trying, as in fishing, a rod
before you buy it (if at all possible. Uncle Wally will still get my
custom, but a wonderful ROFFian (who shall remain nameless unless he
speaks up) has offered to loan me a rod for the trip to see if I like
fishing these lightweight rods and what may be right for me. This will
also give my wife a chance to suprise me on Xmas. Isn't ROFF cool?
Frank

Frank:

Not sure about a 2wt rod, but you asked about lines too, so here's what I
know. I have been using an Orvis 3wt Spring Creek Wonderline for about a
year, and find it to be very easy to cast and capable of a delicate
presentation. The only down side is that I spooled it to a CFO, which
resulted in very tight coils when I attempted longish casts (60ft - yeah, I
know, that's not what a 3 wt is designed for, but that's where the fish
were). I later changed to a large arbor, and the problem has been largely
solved. I also now stretch the entire line before fishing, instead of just
the forward half.

HTH,

Jim Ray
"Frank Reid" moc.deepselbac@diersicnarf wrote in message
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I didn't win the Ebay auction, so I'm still looking for a 2 weight, 7'6"
to
8', medium action, and oh by the way, not horribly expensive (sorry, not
up
to T&T status yet). I'll be fishing for goldens in California next month
and figure it would also be a nice rod for the brookies in the SNP. Were
talking 4-10" fish.
Also, line.... What is the best line (in your august and humble opinions)
for light line fishing. I know what works on my 4wt, and this is
different
than what works on my 8wt. Is there an appreciable difference when using
very light tackle?
I don't have a lot of time to run all over the DC-Baltimore area trying
different rods. I would like to narrow down my search first, by using the
phone, so I can go and try out some of the recommended selections. This
will help me cross off stores that sell "non-recommended" equipment.
Thanks in advance for your brain power.
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Frank Reid
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check out the ST Croix Avid 7'6 2 wt. I built one on the SCIII blank and I
really like it. It casts a RIO "pocket water" 2 wt line very nicely. We
experimented with different lines until we found one that worked well with
the rod.

jh

"Frank Reid" moc.deepselbac@diersicnarf wrote in message
...
I didn't win the Ebay auction, so I'm still looking for a 2 weight, 7'6"
to
8', medium action, and oh by the way, not horribly expensive (sorry, not
up
to T&T status yet). I'll be fishing for goldens in California next month
and figure it would also be a nice rod for the brookies in the SNP. Were
talking 4-10" fish.
Also, line.... What is the best line (in your august and humble opinions)
for light line fishing. I know what works on my 4wt, and this is
different
than what works on my 8wt. Is there an appreciable difference when using
very light tackle?
I don't have a lot of time to run all over the DC-Baltimore area trying
different rods. I would like to narrow down my search first, by using the
phone, so I can go and try out some of the recommended selections. This
will help me cross off stores that sell "non-recommended" equipment.
Thanks in advance for your brain power.
--
Frank Reid
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I have a three weight TFO and it's great, and I've even tested their
warranty service because I broke the first one.

bruce h

I have a three weight TFO and it's great, and I've even tested their
warranty service because I broke the first one.

Well, I'll probably never go that far....

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Frank Reid
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