Is the rpl
690 a 6wt 9 ft type rod? Seems like a lot of people have this rod? Fast, medium
action?
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Subject: Re: Rod for SRC in Salt
I
was using a sage 690 rpl+ til I did something with it? not sure what- been
using a 690 rpl for all my saltwater beach fishing for the past 3+ years
for src, silvers & even the odd chum. My favorite reel is the
ross canyon wide arbor reel. I dearly love the wulf triangle taper lines-
they seem to cast about 10' farther than the rest, for me anyway. I use
poppers etc. & have no problem throwing them.
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Sent: Thursday, November 11,
2004 11:11 AM
Subject: Rod
for SRC in Salt
One of
my winter projects is to build an affordable yet well designed fly rod that is
specifically for fishing cutthroat in the salt. I just read the section
in Les Johnson's new book to get his take on the subject and Les lays out a
very practical description for what is needed, particularly with respect to
componentry (aluminum or graphite reel seats, salt resistant guideset, and
thorough epoxy to seal the guide feet from saltwater intrusion).
I am
looking for input from other list members on what their favorite SRC saltwater
set up is and why? So far I am leaning towards a two piece moderately
fast action rod 8'8" to 9'6" in length There are lots of
candidates for all metal and graphite reel seats that would fit the bill -
Struble, REC, T&T, PacBay, Bellinger, et al all offer quality aluminum (and
titanium) seats specifically for saltwater use, with prices ranging from $15 -
$140 for a seat. I haven't been able to find an objective review
comparing the performance qualities of reel seats, though (does such a thing
exist?). The other design question is whether the "ideal"
SRC-in-salt rod would have a fighting butt. Guides seem easy enough to
make decisions about as I'd think that any stainless steel with either black
chrome or titanium nitrate finishes would do an adequate job. What style
of grip? I fish alot with a Scott SAS 906/5 that has a
"western" style grip but I am thinking that full wells might be the
way to go. Any insights on grip styles?
That's
it for now... look forward to hearing from you all on my topic
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