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12-09-2019, 10:26 PM

burk48237 replied to a thread A Loomis Composites 96% Graphite 10 1/2 ft #8/9 circa 1980. in Vintage Tackle Discussion

I got a deal on a Loomis Composits 10 1/2 4-10 lb spinning rod when they were around and I was distributor rep for a large conventional tackle...

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12-09-2019, 10:07 PM

burk48237 replied to a thread Rediscovering an Old Favorite - Sage Z-Axis 590 in Fly Rods

Josh Greenberg the current of Gates Lodge coined the term. At least with me he was referring to the 8 1/2 5WT, the BIIT's did get a little buzz...

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12-07-2019, 07:15 PM

burk48237 replied to a thread Rediscovering an Old Favorite - Sage Z-Axis 590 in Fly Rods

I personally think the 9-5 Z Axis may be one of the best 9-5s ever made, like it better than the One for versatility. But then I again I make 25'...

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12-02-2019, 08:55 PM

burk48237 replied to a thread Pure Fishing purchases Van Stahl and Fin Nor in News & articles for discussion

Love my Taupo, my main Steelhead/Silver reel. I think Hardy dropped it to.

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12-02-2019, 08:53 PM

burk48237 replied to a thread 2020 Yellowstone Angler 5 weight Shootout in Fly Rods

A few observations: GA obviously doesn't have an affinity for Sage or TFO. He never rates Sage well, having cast the LL 9-5 I just don't understand...

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12-02-2019, 08:01 PM

burk48237 started a thread Pure Fishing purchases Van Stahl and Fin Nor in News & articles for discussion

While they aren't exactly players in the Fly market at this point both have a history of some premium fly products. I suspect both were purchased for...

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11-25-2019, 08:09 PM

burk48237 replied to a thread Line for Hardy Zenith in Fly Lines

I'm with Sweetandsalt on this one. While the Zenith 9-5 would be perfect with a Gold, the 8' 6" 4 wt would like a true to size line better. GREAT rod...

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11-20-2019, 10:35 AM

burk48237 started a thread New Cortland Crown in Fly Reels

The Cortland Crown was a reel that had a great reputation as a very good for the money Fly Reel. Cortland has come up with a new Crown, and I'm...

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