I've got the Steelhead Specialist, and it's perfect for my needs, but that came from out west (thanks again MJC). I haven't seen the Skagit SP (have read the threads), and am curious about the differences between the two rods.
Can anyone who has cast both describe the differences in blank action? I think the Steelhead SP was made for mid-length and long belly lines (but handles short), and that the Skagit was made for short and mid-length lines (does it handle long?). How similar or different are they (same blank material and only 8" length difference, so the difference is in the taper)?
Carl
P.S.> Juro, I hope you bring your bag of toys to the Great Lakes Clave in May on the Muskegon. Our local shop sometimes has one CND rod, so it hasn't been worth looking locally. I'd sure like to cast that Custom Tracker, along with the Skagit and the two big siblings Sally and Tommy.
Can anyone who has cast both describe the differences in blank action? I think the Steelhead SP was made for mid-length and long belly lines (but handles short), and that the Skagit was made for short and mid-length lines (does it handle long?). How similar or different are they (same blank material and only 8" length difference, so the difference is in the taper)?
Carl
P.S.> Juro, I hope you bring your bag of toys to the Great Lakes Clave in May on the Muskegon. Our local shop sometimes has one CND rod, so it hasn't been worth looking locally. I'd sure like to cast that Custom Tracker, along with the Skagit and the two big siblings Sally and Tommy.