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I have a 690 RPL too. It's great work horse. I have
Rio windcutter line and it throws some honking big streamers as well as a pretty
good delicate presentation of a size 22 BWO. I don't use it in the salt because
I'm not drawn to that kind of water but I imagine it would be fine for that
application.
BjR
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Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 6:23
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Subject: RE: Rod for SRC in Salt
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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Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 5:11
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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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