Re: Redington rods

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Thanks for the info but I may have not included enough information on my part because I think all the rods you mentioned are 2 handed spey rods? Or at least the only rods I believe I have ever seen made by them where 2 handed spey. I am looking for a single handed 10 ft 6wt rod.   Reason I was looking at the Redington 10 ft is because I used a friends 10 ft 6wt RPL and really like the line control and casting I did with it this summer for summer runs. I have been told there is a big difference in the action of a RPL & a Regington, but price is very important too as I have a limited amount of cash and plan on maybe buying 2 rods on lay away for next summer, that is if I can afford the deposit on 2 rods. I can get both rods on sale right now through November.   Anyway let me know if I am mistaken about those manufacturers and I will be glad to check out their line of single handed rods I am always glad to get info on fly rods.   Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: jack cook To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 9:24 AM Subject: RE: Redington rods Personally I find them to be less than the perfect casting tool.  They have fairly stiff butt sections and as such become harder to feel and control the load.  I also do not like the lightness, they are too light for their length.  You could look at the CND Expert 6/7 and especially Bob Meisers 11'7" 5/6/7.  It is a true 6/7 and casts lines like a Mach I 8/9(which is a 6/7) with no effort.  The fact that these two bend all the way to the butt cap makes them easy to learn on and a joy to fish when you get some experience.   Just my opinion.     Jack Cook Steelhead Anglers 32231 East Bird Street Box 594 Carnation, WA 98014-0594 (425) 922-5413 www.speyman.com  www.flyfishwa.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ed Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 12:12 PM To: waflyfishers Subject: Redington rods Can anyone give me some insights/opinions on the Redington 10ft 6wt rods? I am thinking about buying one but know nothing about Redington or the action etc.   I know I can try it out at the shop but as I am not a quality caster I have a hard time getting the feel of a rod until I have fished with it 2 or 3 times.   Thank you, Ray