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Originator: Bullhead | Date: 9/4/2001 2:57 AM |
I am thinking of getting into spey fishing. I was wondering what the main differences between europeon style rods v.s. traditional style rods. Are there advantages to any? I was thinking of getting the 9/10 weight GLX 14 footer. But could be persuaded into a Sage. Money is not an issue. What would be the best line and line weight for this rod? Any other ods you reccomend? Thanks Greg |
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Originator: Fred Evans | Date: 9/4/2001 5:30 AM |
Ok, "Chatty Cathy" Fred chimes in first. So what's new guys? First rod I'd go with the Sage 9140-4 with a windcutter 8-9-10 type line, or even just a double taper Salmon 9wt. Wonderful rod and you'll never be disapointed. Difference between the Euro's and Traditionsals is like night and day. The Trad's are a lighter rod that you can cast all day, even use light sinking heads. (I cut the tip back to the head of an 8-9 Midspey and 'inserted' a 5' Rio heavy wt sink section and it casts like a rocket, sinks like a rock). The windcutter or accel. are both good lines for this rod for all-round fishing. The Euro's are a much stiffer rod for heavier lines and harder to learn on and very tiring over a days fishing. But if you need sink tips or to cast that extra 20 yards they're everything advertised. But again, you said "first rod" go with a Sage Traditional. Don't know what kind of water you need to cover but either the new 713-6, which is a true 8wt or the 9wt Sage traditional are wonderful all round rods. 2 cents in. Fred |
Originator: GB Skunk | Date: 9/4/2001 5:23 PM |
I'll agree with Fred that the new Sage 9140-4 (14ft, 9 wt) is a wonderful rod. Very forgiving, easy to cast. IMO the best line for this for someone new to the sport, is the Rio Windcutter in the 9-10-11 weight. Long casts are very easy with this line. Another good line with a slightly longer belly would be the Rio Mid-Spey in the 8-9 wt. |
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Originator: Mr.Shanks | Date: 9/4/2001 11:56 PM |
Mr. Bullhead I'm a big fan of G.Loomis rods, I think as a single hand rod there isn't a better rod than a GLX. That being said, when I started my Spey casting (just new at it like yourself) I went to a GLX 8/9. This rod proved to be too stiff, I gave Tim Rajef a call and he advised me to go to the GL3, I did just that. I matched the Rod with a Rio MidSpey. I've been learning the traditional style of Spey casting, and this rod seems to work just great, so much so I bought a GL3 9/10. I'm not experienced at the Skagit style, maybe a stiffer Rod is the way to go for this style. My advise: Would be to take lessons of both styles, make your decison then buy your equipment |
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