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        <![CDATA[ Has anyone cast both the Mcfarland Spruce Creek Progressive and the Spruce Creek Dry Fly? It sounds like the Dry Fly version has a stiffer mid-section. I just
picked up a progressive taper from Mike 2 weeks ago. I have lawn casted and pond casted it and find it a bit softer than I had imagined. Yeah, I know it&#39;s
fiberglass, but of course different tapers have diferent actions. For example, I have 6&#39;-6&quot; Phillipson Royal Wand that I think is stiffer than the
McFarland yet nothng... ]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Yes, I did at Somerset Show. It was a 7&#39;4&quot; 3 wght Spruce Creek Parabolic taper. Mike coached me behind a curtain next to cement wall as the casting
pond was jammed. Few disclaimers: I am no expert, have so-so casting skills, and still trying to understand the various tapers, etc. So this is an average Joe
type report. I currently own his Spruce Creek Progressive 8&#39; 5 wght, which is my favorite rod to use in Central,PA.. I would say you can slow down
one&#39;s motion even more,... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:25:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Has anyone tried the parabolic taper that could compare it to the others? Thanks. ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Mike&#39;s dry fly models have a much steeper taper.  The tip size is the same or a size smaller and the diameter of the butt section is slightly thicker.  The
tapers remind me of the Dickerson design.  This makes for a stiffer feel, a rod with more guts to it, yet with a flexible tip.  The dry fly model will weigh
more (maybe 1/4-1/3 oz.), because of the increased butt diameter, but you&#39;ll be able to reach out further with a cast and pick up line in a flash.  If you
fish upstream in... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:39:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ <blockquote>
  <strong class="quote-title">Spencer DT wrote:</strong>
  <hr>
  There is the spruce creek series which are all fiberglass rods. The standard is the progressive taper, there is also a slightly tippier dry fly taper,
  finally there is a parabolic rod offering.
  <br>
  <br>
  I just ordered up a 7&#39;9&quot; #5 3 pc spruce creek and I am personally trying to decide between the dry fly and the progressive taper as well. Leaning
  towards the progressive right now though.... ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ There is the spruce creek series which are all fiberglass rods.  The standard is the progressive taper, there is also a slightly tippier dry fly taper, finally
there is a parabolic rod offering. 
<br>
<br>
I just ordered up a 7&#39;9&quot; #5 3 pc spruce creek and I am personally trying to decide between the dry fly and the progressive taper as well.  Leaning
towards the progressive right now though. ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ What is Mike&#39;s progressive rod? Did I miss something? I thought all his Spruce Creek rods were progressive tapers, except the Parabolic SC.
<br>
 Dry Fly and Parabolic Spruce Creeks.
<br> ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I&#39;ll bet Mike&#39;s inbox has been overwhelmed with people trying to buy that rod. My first McF was a 7&#39;9&quot; 4 wt. I usually prefer glass on the
medium to fast side so it took me a while to love the rod. Once I slowed myself down and let the rod do the work I started to appreciate what a fine rod it is.
I&#39;ve since bought two blanks from Mike, an 8&#39; 6wt and a 7&#39; 3wt. They&#39;re all great rods and the 7&#39;9&quot;er is one rod I&#39;ll never part
with. ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ I was using both a Cortland Sylk 5wt DT and a RIO Grand 5wt WF...i guess for my casting stroke, this rod action is just a bit too slow....a beautiful rod
though.
<br>
<br>
KUDOS to Mike McFarland though....he read this post and sent me an email offering me a refund (which I have accepted to do)...I let him know he was a great
<br>
businessman and human being to deal with...thanks Mike!! ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Ken, that&#39;s a good explanation. It conveys the differences of how the tapers work. The Dry Fly would be a bit faster and crisper than the Progressive
taper. I considered the parabolic taper and chickened out. I have an 8&#39; #5 progressive on order.   
<br>
The rod I test cast was the 7&#39;9&quot; #5. I loved the way it threw line. Mike had the rod lined up with a triangle/delta taper. What line are you using
C-fly? ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I think a &quot;traditional&quot; description of the differences between the two actions would have the &quot;Dry Fly&quot; action focusing further up the Tip
... &quot;maybe&quot; flexing to somewhere just below the mid, maybe even down to a spot that is 60% of the rod length, or, even 70%  but with the primary
feeling and visual flexing being in the tip ......... whereas the Progressive would be more full flexing or, said another way, you can see/feel the flex much
deeper and evenly across... ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:44:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[ 8 foot - 5 weight Spruce Creek... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ What length and line weight is your new rod?
<br> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Has anyone cast both the Mcfarland Spruce Creek Progressive and the Spruce Creek Dry Fly? It sounds like the Dry Fly version has a stiffer mid-section. I just
picked up a progressive taper from Mike 2 weeks ago. I have lawn casted and pond casted it and find it a bit softer than I had imagined. Yeah, I know it&#39;s
fiberglass, but of course different tapers have diferent actions. For example, I have 6&#39;-6&quot; Phillipson Royal Wand that I think is stiffer than the
McFarland yet nothng... ]]></description>

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