Forum: Fly Rods
05-18-2013, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 79
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Forum: Fly Rods
04-07-2013, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 728
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Forum: Fly Rods
04-07-2013, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 728
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Forum: Saltwater Fly Fishing
03-13-2013, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 558
Re: 9' 8-weight versus 11' 8-weight (switch)?
If this rod is going to be used for bonefish,redfish or any other situation where sight fishing is the norm,then you dont want a long switch rod.They are not used for accurate pin point casting.You...
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Forum: Fly Rods
03-12-2013, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 431
Re: Glass rods ?
I own a handful of glass rods and enjoy them.They take me back to my roots as a kid.Much more forgiving than my graphite rods,although I love them too.For short line fishing,glass is superior to...
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Forum: Mid-Atlantic Area
03-01-2013, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 174
Re: Fly fishing near around Rehoboth Beach, DE?
I wade the flats around the pier often and it can be good at times.Clousers and decievers will pick up trout,flounder,stripers,and blues.Later on the croakers show up but most are on the small side.I...
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Forum: Fly Rods
02-09-2013, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 376
Re: Scott fly rod parts
Just send it back to Scott.I sent my 8wt Heli-ply back a year ago for a broken tip and had it back within a month.Not only did I get a new tip but Scott replaced the ferules and rewrapped the mid...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
02-07-2013, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 451
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Forum: Coldwater Fly Fishing
01-11-2013, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 692
Re: 8WT Rod Suggestion
An 8wt rod is an 8wt rod.Just pick one that matches your casting style and use it for anything you want.I would choose a SH rod as the best all around choice.Im a little older so I grew up before we...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
12-30-2012, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,290
Re: Looking for Bass Rod
I also have and fish a 6wt Redington Predator and love it.Its really a 7wt rod,not a 6wt and will lay out long cast easily and very accurately.Nice to fish from a canoe.Truth is any rod from 8' to 9'...
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Forum: Fly Lines
11-17-2012, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 845
Re: Best Bass Bug Line.
Yea,I also like the Wulff bass taper line.Picked 1 up this year and it casts very nice.The Wulff SWT saltwater line works good too.Another line to look at is the Rio Clouser.They are nice casters.
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
10-01-2012, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 834
Re: Fly Rod recommendations for bass???
I have probably caught more fish with a 9' 6wt than any other rod I own.Its as close to an all around rod as you could have.Its easily uplined with a 7wt to throw bigger stuff if needed.I fish mine...
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Forum: Fly Lines
09-14-2012, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 440
Re: Clouser line and 9' 8 wt redington predator
I too find the SA Bass Bug to be kinda light for that rod.I cant help you with the Clouser line but I like the 8wt Wulff SWF floater.Its their saltwater line but works fine in freshwater.Really loads...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
09-13-2012, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 447
Re: what 6 weight for smallies
It really comes down to which rod you like casting best.SMB dont require anything special as far as tackle goes.Ive caught more on my old Sage 690 RPL than any other rod I own.I also fished a Loomis...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
08-17-2012, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,127
Re: Sage Bass rod
While I dont own the Sage bass rod,I do have a couple of Redington Predators,both 7'10".I fish the 6wt a lot with a 7wt line and it does fine.It will throw 30 to 50 ft of line easily.One thing you...
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Forum: Fly Rods
05-25-2012, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Re: Redington Predator 8 wt?
Im with BigCliff on this one.A 7wt is plenty of rod for what you want.I own the 6wt & 8wt Predators and the 8 is really overkill for bass.Its pretty stout and not very good at delicate...
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Forum: Fly Rods
02-24-2012, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 612
Re: 7 weight ,350, 450 price rod ?
Another rod to consider is a 6wt Redington Predator.Its a short bass rod thats really a 7wt rod.They are a lot of fun to fish and have plenty of power in the butt.The Clouser rods from TFO and ST...
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Forum: Fly Lines
02-20-2012, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 702
Re: Bass Leader
I do quite a bit of topwater bass and I use a straight piece of #15 mono about 6' long.The ponds I fish have lots of grass and pads so I dont want any knots in the leader other than the connections...
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Forum: Fly Rods
02-17-2012, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,769
Re: Smallmouth/Bucketmouth Fly Rod Suggestions
I fish for bass with both glass and graphite depending on my mood and conditions.I also have a short,7'10" Redington Predator thats a fun rod to fish.Personally,I like a rod shorter than the standard...
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Forum: Fly Lines
02-07-2012, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 472
Re: Would you buy a SW line if.....
I pick my lines based on taper needed and not water type.I also take into consideration how much memory a line has.If you get a chance to pick up a good line on sale and it fits your needs,go ahead.
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
01-06-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,181
Re: Trout to Bass
I agree with the gurglers and a 6wt.I throw poppers 90% of the time but I use wolly buggers also.Black,white or olive all work and I tie most of them with estaz.Instead of marabou,tie some with...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
01-05-2012, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,794
Re: Help me Choose A Bass Rod
Its not so much a rod problem as it is a line problem.A 7wt line just doesnt have the mass to handle a 4/0 fly.If you uplined to an 8 or 9 line you might have a shot but it still wouldnt be pretty.A...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
01-01-2012, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,794
Re: Help me Choose A Bass Rod
You dont need a drag with bass.They dont make runs,just head for cover and slug it out close.I dont think I have ever put a bass on the reel,even big ones.I fish a Hardy Princess click/pawl reel on...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
11-30-2011, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,794
Re: Help me Choose A Bass Rod
This rod is really not a 6wt rod,IMHO,as it takes a 7wt line to load it.I usually upline my rods by 1 wt when fishing from my canoe because its easier to load the rod while seated.Most all rods can...
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Forum: Warmwater Fly Fishing
11-27-2011, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,794
Re: Help me Choose A Bass Rod
The Predator will cast 50ft with no sweat.If the length is an issue I would look for something in the 8 1/2-9ft range.I have probably caught more SMB on my Sage 690 RPL than any other rod I own.TFO...
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