desmobob
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Just received the Eagle Claw Featherlight 6'6" 3/4. I'm now looking for a way to fit an Orvis Superfine 7'6" 4wt into the budget...
Tight lines,
Bob
Tight lines,
Bob
It's a darn gateway drug...
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flyminded
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Once you discover a forum about glass ...you become a full blown addict, step away now !
"It's a darn gateway drug..."
Ain't that the truth. But it's the same for any fishing method.
People try it ... and if they like it or they catch fish ... it's the best thing since sliced bread.
If they don't like it or catch fish ... "Maybe I need to practice with it more?"
Either way ... there's always a reason for wanting "more"!
Ain't that the truth. But it's the same for any fishing method.
People try it ... and if they like it or they catch fish ... it's the best thing since sliced bread.
If they don't like it or catch fish ... "Maybe I need to practice with it more?"
Either way ... there's always a reason for wanting "more"!
desmobob
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I haven't had it on the water yet but, from my casting in the yard, it seems I'll prefer a 4wt line with the rod. I have a 4wt line on the way. I tried a 3wt (older Orvis Superline WF3F) and a 5wt (Rio Trout LT WF5F) and find I start to lose some of my ability to control the loop size with the 5wt. Casting the 3wt feels much more precise and I'm hoping the 4wt is just right for me.
It felt like a bit of sacrilege to mount up my old UK-made CFO 1-2-3 reel on that $25 rod so I ordered a cheap Martin for it.
I can hardly wait to hit the small stream trout and the panfish with this rod. Seems like it's going to be a lot of fun; especially for the price!
Tight lines,
Bob
It felt like a bit of sacrilege to mount up my old UK-made CFO 1-2-3 reel on that $25 rod so I ordered a cheap Martin for it.
I can hardly wait to hit the small stream trout and the panfish with this rod. Seems like it's going to be a lot of fun; especially for the price!
Tight lines,
Bob
kentuckysteve
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I have a couple of the vintage Wright Mcgill glass rods.Great rods and i love fishing with them.I have the old pflueger medalist reels on them both.
2 of my favorite rods.
2 of my favorite rods.
el jefe
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Tell me about it. I have an Epic kit inbound right now. That'll make the wife happy...:icon_roll
a CGR 4/5 was my gateway to glass. Now I own a Superfine 7'6" 4 weight and it is easily my favorite rod for the majority of my fishing. My clearwater 4 weight just happened to break at the right time and I made the upgrade to the superfine
troutbum_74
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While I still mainly fish graphite, I do have some nice fiberglass rods. I own and use the Scott F2 703, Orvis Superfine Glass 805 and 764 and hopefully next week my C. Barclay Synthesis Series 68 will be here!! Fun rods for warmer days in the summer.
huntschool
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Just an opinion but, every one needs to have a 7’ 4 wt. (or something close) good glass rod in their quiver regardless of whatever else you fish.
They are just too much fun.
They are just too much fun.
fredaevans
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If you could find one, ("fat chance,") a 14'ish foot glass spey rod. Have lots of 2 handers, this one is very different in the feel of the cast. I think it's a 9-10, but that's just a guess.
cerec_cat
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Check out the message board fiberglass flyrodders
desmobob
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Good grief... I haven't even fished the Eagle Claw yet; just did some casting in the back yard, and now, I just ordered an Orvis Superfine 7'6" 4wt. I just finished doing my taxes and figured I could put it in the budget. I'm just fooling myself, but what the heck.
I sprung for the outfit with the Battenkill reel and the Orvis Hydros "Superfine" line that's supposed to be tailored to this rod series' actions. I'm not really that keen on the Battenkill reel, but I have a nice older CFO II that will go nicely on the rod and I can use the reel on a "less prestigious" rod at some point.
Incidentally, Orvis is sold out of the 7'6" 4wt Superfine and said they would be back in stock in about two weeks. I ordered mine from an Amazon seller who had them in stock and, besides not having to wait, I saved the $40 in sales tax Orvis would have charged me.
Tight lines,
Bob
PS-- WOO HOO!
I sprung for the outfit with the Battenkill reel and the Orvis Hydros "Superfine" line that's supposed to be tailored to this rod series' actions. I'm not really that keen on the Battenkill reel, but I have a nice older CFO II that will go nicely on the rod and I can use the reel on a "less prestigious" rod at some point.
Incidentally, Orvis is sold out of the 7'6" 4wt Superfine and said they would be back in stock in about two weeks. I ordered mine from an Amazon seller who had them in stock and, besides not having to wait, I saved the $40 in sales tax Orvis would have charged me.
Tight lines,
Bob
PS-- WOO HOO!
fredaevans
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Have one of the few 2hander spey's ever built; siting across from me in my home office. If I were to fish, broke same, there is no replacement. Big fish rod, you'd never know if you hooked a 'dink.'
huronfly
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I have a 6'9" 3 weight and 12'9" 7 weight glass, and they are the most fun to cast and fish of my 13 rod quiver. Embrace your new found addiction, it sure is fun!
Laffin! And that's what it's all about!!! One leads to another which leads to another, and it goes on and on.Good grief... I haven't even fished the Eagle Claw yet; just did some casting in the back yard, and now, I just ordered an Orvis Superfine 7'6" 4wt. I just finished doing my taxes and figured I could put it in the budget. I'm just fooling myself, but what the heck.
I sprung for the outfit with the Battenkill reel and the Orvis Hydros "Superfine" line that's supposed to be tailored to this rod series' actions. I'm not really that keen on the Battenkill reel, but I have a nice older CFO II that will go nicely on the rod and I can use the reel on a "less prestigious" rod at some point.
Incidentally, Orvis is sold out of the 7'6" 4wt Superfine and said they would be back in stock in about two weeks. I ordered mine from an Amazon seller who had them in stock and, besides not having to wait, I saved the $40 in sales tax Orvis would have charged me.
Tight lines,
Bob
PS-- WOO HOO!
And yeah, check out fiberglass flyrodders for like-minded souls.
skcwolfgang
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I agree with huntschool on the 7’ 4wt glass advice. I recently built a Barclay 70p. It is a wonderful casting rod.He sold a limited number of blanks a few months ago, and I was lucky enough to get one. Troutbum_74 please post a review when your Barclay synthesis arrives. The combination of progressive and parabolic is intriguing.
troutbum_74
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I will definitely do that! I should be receiving the rod in the next few weeks. Already have plans for it!!
fortrout
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Thinking about picking up an Eagle Claw Glass, it was my first. There is something about THE FIRST.
desmobob
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At the selling price, it's well worth picking one up, even on a whim or for pure nostalgia!
I'll add that it seems most folks seem to prefer a 5wt or ~140gr head weight line on the Featherlight 7'6" 3/4. I tried mine with a 3wt and it felt under-lined. I then put on a RIO 4wt that actually weighs in as a 5wt by AFTMA standards. I finally tried a standard 4wt and it makes the rod seem surprisingly fast while still able to do close work. More time on the water will give me a better understanding, but I'm thinking I prefer the true 4wt at this point.
Tight lines,
Bob