RE: [VFB] Casting a big or heavy fly

[Deborah Duran]

Jerry The GLoomis Cross Current is an 8ft -  9wt!  Really.    The GLX is a 9ft 10wt.  That is why the guides that use boats like the rod I have.   It probably gives their inexperienced clients one less foot of rod to whack them with when they turn around too fast.  VBG I actually had a guide friend do that to my Abel….  He turned around so fast he knocked the end of my rod right off and into the water.  At the time I was holding the end of the fly line in my left hand while reading the water around me so thankfully I was able to retrieve the end of my rod and he didn’t damage it.   That happens to be the same guide that sold me the 8ft rod… maybe there’s a connection there.  LOL     The Abel was an 8wt and we were blue fishing.  That’s when I decided to use at least a 9wt for the salt.  The blues bent that rod almost under the boat.  It didn’t break but I didn’t care for that I felt like it would put too much wear and tear on the rod. I’m going to look into a T&T saltwater rod and a Temple Fork.  My T&T is only a 5wt and I LOVE it!!!!   That is my favorite rod.  If I can find one I like that much in the saltwater I’ll be very happy. Deb   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jerry goldsmith Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 11:31 AM To: vfb@troutnet.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Casting a big or heavy fly    Deb  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Deborah Duran Subject: RE: [VFB] Casting a big or heavy fly   Jerry I just remembered …  I bought Steve the GLX for his birthday in February.  I think it’s a 10 wt though.  I haven’t tried casting it.  I don’t think he’s going to share it yet so I will just have to use the Powell until it breaks on us.    I’ll probably keep my 8ft Gloomis Cross Current  for boat fishing.  I was thinking of trading it in but I hear it’s a pretty popular rod for using on a boat?  It was a guide that offered to trade it for me.  What’s your opinion???? Regards, Deb   Deb,   8ft or 8wt ??.   I have not used the new Crosscurrent, but have heard RAVE reviews. Several guys in my club have them and LOVE them.    As I mentioned, I am on the Temple Fork program so  I get all my rods from them. And I really think they have revolutionized the rod business.   I would not buy a more expensive rod than a TFO.    At show and exhibitions, I still get to try the competitors.  I cannot find a performance difference between the TFO's and rods that would justify spending  twice as much and more.  $249 vs $600+ for the top end Sage and Loomis.    OTOH, if you already own a more a GLX  more power to you.  I have used the GLX 10 wt with shooting heads and was very pleased with the rod.   As usual, this all just my humble opinion, your mileage may vary.   JG