new versus old 8139
Highlander hit it on the nail. The newer 8139s are lighter, or feel lighter, and are a little firmer. I've heard it said they are a half weight heavier. My old 8139, bought 11 years ago, is very versatile. It is incorrect to think it is not a superb dry line stick, though the 8142 is also. For heavier tips I would give the nod to the 8139. It is an amazing long distance casting tool, though not as good with bushes at your back and needing to cast only 30 or 40 feet. For that, I get fewer hangups and more control by making a very shallow D loop and tip casting with my Meiser Highlander 13' 6/7/8. Hope this helps.
Highlander hit it on the nail. The newer 8139s are lighter, or feel lighter, and are a little firmer. I've heard it said they are a half weight heavier. My old 8139, bought 11 years ago, is very versatile. It is incorrect to think it is not a superb dry line stick, though the 8142 is also. For heavier tips I would give the nod to the 8139. It is an amazing long distance casting tool, though not as good with bushes at your back and needing to cast only 30 or 40 feet. For that, I get fewer hangups and more control by making a very shallow D loop and tip casting with my Meiser Highlander 13' 6/7/8. Hope this helps.
