Cameron,
That is some
HUGE fish ... what is it and where did you catch it?
Ken
PS: did you receive my PM?
That is some
HUGE fish ... what is it and where did you catch it?
Ken
PS: did you receive my PM?
photo by Bulldog1935 |
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Posts: 64 (01/24/09 13:04:22) |
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Posts: 3192 (01/24/09 13:30:58) ezOP |
Cameron,
Go for the buys from Britain. The value of the pound is at it's lowest in 25 years. On the other hand, the value of the yen vs. the dollar is the strongest it has been in over a decade. Still, the yellow Fenwick line is one of the better priced rod lines in Japan. Tom |
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Posts: 45 (01/24/09 14:08:47) |
With the pound dropping so low this also makes the Bougle Reel (at Harrissports) within my reach. Does anyone on board know the weight compared to the
Cascapedia? I'm wondering if its weight will give it more flexibility in terms of applications. Just found the weight! Any down side to the Bougle? When I
held the Cascapedia last week the thing that impressed me most was the range of the drag. Does anyone know how the Bougle compares? I don't make a purchase
like this often so any info is appreciated. Thanks.
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Posts: 3014 (01/24/09 14:10:43)
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Tom...I just want to see Creationbear pull the trigger and buy something!
CtKenC...the fish is a Bonneville Cutthroat that rose to a dry fly on a tucked away stream in Wyoming. Mountainshark guided me there...and we had an epic day. |
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Master Guide
Posts: 293 (01/24/09 20:15:35) |
Okay, I'll admit it: I have too many bloody (literally, I'm afraid) Scots in the family--couple that with the knowledge that I've never caught a
trout that I wouldn't have also caught on a $30 Cabela's Three Forks, and you have the makings of somebody who kicks a lot of tires. Unfortunately,
I'm blessed/cursed with an amazing insight into the rigs other folks (e.g. Cameron) should be sporting....think
there's any money in that line of work?
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Posts: 18 (01/25/09 06:32:32) |
Ron, I was just wondering... on the new Hardy Cascapedia MKII you got.. 2/3/4.. if i were to put in a WF 5wt line.. what's the space left for back , say
20lbs standard dacron flyline backing?
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Posts: 4528 (01/25/09 20:07:35) Administrator |
Probably 30 yards.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Master Guide
Posts: 228 (01/25/09 23:10:53) |
bulldog1935 wrote: Doh! Apologies, Ron. 
I've been thinking about that Casc. 2/3/4 a lot this weekend. Trouble is that I don't need it as I already have reels mated to my 4 oz. rods; actually, the real problem is that I want it!
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Posts: 19 (01/26/09 03:37:31) |
bulldog1935 wrote: Hmmm.. i think i need at least 50yds or more for backing line.... Can't make up my mind whether to get myself a 2/3/4 or a 5/6/7... |
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Posts: 1179 (01/26/09 06:18:30) |
I'm thinking that Cascapedia 2/3/4 may be a good match on my Triple Apple.
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Posts: 38 (01/26/09 09:32:15) |
fango:
I had a chance to finally handle these reels at the Somerset show. They're quite nice and have a great heft to them... i ordered a 2/3/4 and was, like you, torn between the 2/3/4 and 5/6/7. In my opinion, the 2/3/4 would be more accurately labeled a 3/4/5... it's way too much reel for a 2wt and easily will balance a 5wt rod. The 5/6/7 was a significantly bigger reel. Think more big river trout, great lakes steelhead, etc... (likewise i could see this as a 6/7/8 reel) I was VERY happy I picked up the 2/3/4 as i would have been alittle put off by the size of the 5/6/7 for my needs. Of course, if the pound continues to slide, i may grab the 5/6/7 anyway... I still have alittle ways to be for that. If you balancing a trout rod go w/ the 2/3/4. If its a big water, bass, or western rod... maybe the 5/6/7 will work. It will take a substantial stick to balance that 5/6/7. my thoughts on this. In the end though, it's a great deal. FYI... for those in the market for another reel... i was on Sierra trading post and they have Ross Rhythms for about $130 (american made, large arbor).. i own one and like it. There's also a 25% off flyer floating around which knocks them down to about $100. Assorted sizes and in the gray and very cool copper finish. Unfortunately i deleted the email w/ the 25% off deal but maybe someone else has the code. I think it ends today or tomorrow. -matt |
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Posts: 1098 (01/26/09 10:39:03) |
fango wrote: get some 12 or 14 pound test line. You will have your 50 yards of backing then. |
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Posts: 4532 (01/26/09 11:06:57) Administrator |
it's also going to vary with the fly line. If it's an H&H Hi-floater WF5, you should have no problem getting 50 yards of 20-lb. backing on there.
I was guesstimating from the Airflo Japan Special ridgeline that I spooled up on my reel. When I fished it a week before with a Teeny T130, I had 130 yds backing on it.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Master Guide
Posts: 229 (01/27/09 00:26:48) |
Anyone know if the Casc. 2/3/4 has a thin enough foot to work with vintage reel seats that often demand a thin foot?
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Posts: 4534 (01/27/09 06:42:58) Administrator |
I was trying reels last evening on the mesquite reel seat that Floyd Burkett fabricated for the cane rod he's building me (he machines all the hardware,
and even makes the snakes - he only buys mildrum stripping gudies and tip tops).
The Cascapedia seat exactly duplicates the seat on my 3" Bougle Mk IV. It has a slighter steeper ramp than a prewar reel seat, but it's very thin on the ends. Hope this helps.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Posts: 125 (01/27/09 10:41:38) |
Eghad, where have I been?! Man, those Bougle's are sure pretty well priced. I do have a certain affinity for their look and their workings. Gee, if I had
only chosen another life path where I WASN'T a grad student and could afford such things. If anyone does purchase one, please do not post as I am not sure
I can say no to a price like this!
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Posts: 4539 (01/27/09 10:46:07) Administrator |
yeah, you gotta buy shoes.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Master Guide
Posts: 231 (01/27/09 16:16:14) |
Thanks, Ron. I have a MK V that I'll try out with some reel seats.
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Posts: 126 (01/27/09 19:53:32) |
Ron... I was really just hoping that all the pics of me shoeless would lead to a discussion/donation thread for shoes for the poor southern kid. Now that I
have said that I have blown my shot at it
originally known as Tricky
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Master Guide
Posts: 670 (01/28/09 02:46:16) |
Tricky, the grad student thing is just a good cover for a fly fisherman anyway. Right now you are rich in time to fish. Later, after the degree, the buying
power picks up. In grad school I got by with a canoe, a tent, a couple spinning and baitcasting outfits, three Pfluegers, and a three-day-a-week schedule (for
school).
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