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That is good. That size will be a heck of a
lot easier to learn to throw. However, I learned to throw on a 15 footer,
but I try to stick with my 13' & 14' rods now.
Matt Burke
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:01
AM
Subject: Re: New Spey Rod
I have a correction to make. The rod is 12'
4" long, not 16'!!! and I just calibrated the stiffness and it comes in at a
6-7 weight rod.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 6:46
AM
Subject: New Spey Rod
Well... new to me at least. I scored a
deal on a nice two-handed Diamondback that I believe is set up for
spey-casting. I bought it used from a gent in Oregon for under $100
and since I hadn't seen it first hand before the purchase, I didn't have
high expectations. I was very pleased and surprised when I picked the
rod up yesterday... this is a nice rod. It's an older Diamondback with
spigot ferrules and has the diamond-braid pattern in the weave of the
graphite. All of the hardware seems to be in good shape. What I
am curious about is the defining attributes... in general, what makes this a
spey rod? The butt grip is 3.25 inches long and the upper grip, 10.75
inches. The reel seat looks to be a Struble U3 but the builder didn't
bother with recessing the hood. I have a few doubts as to the reel
seat as the spey rod seats I have seen seem a bit more substantial and
longer, but I could be wrong. Also, the length is a full 16 feet
assembled. Anyway, if any of you spey-casters out there could help me
better understand what I have, I'd appreciate it. Thanks
all..
Steve
Totten
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