G.Loomis Versaspey 6/7 and Winston B2 MX 6/7 - first experience
Finally! Nice 2 hours on the small lake today and testing Versaspey 6/7 with 450 Airflo Skagit Compact and Rio Versileader 10ft Intermediate.
This is my first real double handed rod and the first casts went really well. I have played with T-Spey and Double Spey and simple roll casts.
I was suprised that I could cast the longest with simple roll casts, but only 50% of other casts were successfull. Probably some problems with timing or anchor positioning, but can not find the reason yet
It looks like that most consistent casting stroke for me is compact underhand cast. If I try to slow down and make more wide casts, sometimes it turns nice, but more very bad casts.
Also, my reel is too light, Greys GRXi #7/8, around 215 grams and not enough. The center of gravity is around 15 cm too much in front, so the rod tip feels heavy all the time. It is just little better with shooting head on the reel, but still not good.
What kind of cheaper reel and weight you would recommend? 250 grams or more?
Next time, Winston B2 MX 11'6" going to test!
Finally! Nice 2 hours on the small lake today and testing Versaspey 6/7 with 450 Airflo Skagit Compact and Rio Versileader 10ft Intermediate.
This is my first real double handed rod and the first casts went really well. I have played with T-Spey and Double Spey and simple roll casts.
I was suprised that I could cast the longest with simple roll casts, but only 50% of other casts were successfull. Probably some problems with timing or anchor positioning, but can not find the reason yet
It looks like that most consistent casting stroke for me is compact underhand cast. If I try to slow down and make more wide casts, sometimes it turns nice, but more very bad casts.
Also, my reel is too light, Greys GRXi #7/8, around 215 grams and not enough. The center of gravity is around 15 cm too much in front, so the rod tip feels heavy all the time. It is just little better with shooting head on the reel, but still not good.
What kind of cheaper reel and weight you would recommend? 250 grams or more?
Next time, Winston B2 MX 11'6" going to test!