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Post by uadave on Jan 28, 2014 21:10:10 GMT -6
Here we go here's my weapon of choice- MHX 9' 7wt with a Greys GX500 cassette reel. One set up with 8wt floating and one set up with a 20' sink tip.
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Post by BFA on Jan 28, 2014 21:11:39 GMT -6
Like the grip. Who built that?
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Post by uadave on Jan 28, 2014 21:17:06 GMT -6
BFA- I have no idea. I found it on eBay. The rod itself is my build. CF grip and reel seat from eBay. Black guides and wraps aside from a couple trim bands and the Biohazard 18" mark.
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Post by BFA on Jan 28, 2014 21:20:10 GMT -6
Very nice. I've only seen one other local guy with a cf grip and that was a local builder named Matt.
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Post by anderson on Jan 28, 2014 21:43:35 GMT -6
This was my first fly rod. Redington crosswater 8wt outfit. I recently just purchased a sage 1800 reel I just placed on her. I am looking to outfit the Sage reel with some new 8wt floating line. Any suggestions?
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Post by chris on Jan 29, 2014 1:25:37 GMT -6
Dope stache bigpikeflies! Now I see the "cowboy fly fishing" part of it! Chris I think just about anybody here would down for a deal on a line! Am I allowed to ask what company you're with? Hi Dave, I run www.fishskb.co.uk - drop me a message and we can do a deal
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JustinCarf
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Post by JustinCarf on Jan 29, 2014 7:24:24 GMT -6
Hi Justin, If you are on the lookout for some new lines then drop me a message and I'll do you a deal on one of ours in exchange for an honest review Chris Hey chris , I am definitely in the market for some new line for my 5 wt. Loving the look of that carbon fiber grip, uadave !
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Post by floridarigger on Feb 2, 2014 12:54:40 GMT -6
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Post by BFA on Feb 3, 2014 16:35:13 GMT -6
I have not fished any of the fenwick rods before so I can't say for sure if they are good or bad but at just a couple hundred for teh entire outfit, I would feel safe saying that one of 2 things will happen.
1. It will not be a very good rod and/or come with terrible line that ultimately causes a very difficult learning curve and will make you not like fly fishing.
2. You will endure enough to actually get OK at casting that set up and begin upgrading very quickly. I'd imagine your first step would be line.
The good news is that at a hundred bucks, you aren't out very much either way.
Edit: I did a quick google search and it seems like people are happy with the rod itself when considering the cost. Like I said, the line will probably be the first thing you want to upgrade and can make a huuuuge difference
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Post by floridarigger on Feb 3, 2014 20:50:26 GMT -6
would you get the 5wt or 6wt? any downside to a 4pc rod?
what is a good line to upgrade to?
what other combo would you suggest for a beginner that wont break the bank?
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