Fast vs Slow Rods

On Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:00:37 -0800 (PST), 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)!
Question, what other brand/model fly rods are on the market that you
would consider really fast? Someone handed me their "fast" T&T that
felt slow as molasses. Looking at the market for Xmas and want to
narrow down the field (though I may just go and get ADG).
Frank Reid


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http://www.echoflyfishing.com/distance_classic.php

TC,
R

Submitted without comment:

http://www.echoflyfishing.com/distance_classic.php

Hey Wayne! You got one of these yet? I'm interested. Its the length
and weight I'm looking for. Would like to find somewhere to try it
out.
Frank Reid

On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:47:57 -0800 (PST), Frank Reid
wrote:

Submitted without comment:

http://www.echoflyfishing.com/distance_classic.php

Hey Wayne! You got one of these yet? I'm interested. Its the length
and weight I'm looking for. Would like to find somewhere to try it
out.
Frank Reid

Given your, well, "status" in fly-tying, I'd think a call to Rajeff
Sports/Echo might be worth a try to see if they'll send you one as a
"demo," with a promise to review it and post your comments. But note
how he (Tim Rajeff) rates the speed - medium-fast. OTOH, and while Tim
isn't his brother, casting distance-wise, he has bested him casting
accuracy-wise, and IIRC, 100 foot casts don't really even put that rod
to the test - YMMV, of course.

Heck, your testing it might even be a new marketing tool for him/them -
"Reid can't drown it..."

TC,
R

And for the record, I have no personal interest in anyone purchasing
this rod or anything else from the site, um, cited.