Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly

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caddissfly	Difference between McFarland Proggressive and Dry Fly	Lead	[-]
Sport Posts: 34 (02/15/09 09:59:38) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	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's fiberglass, but of course different tapers have diferent actions. For example, I have 6'-6" Phillipson Royal Wand that I think is stiffer than the McFarland yet nothng like graphite. Unfortunately with Mike being so busy, he didn't have any rods to test cast prior to placing an order. Caddisfly
CtKenC.clarksclassicfl...		#1	[-]
Guide Posts: 96 (02/15/09 12:23:55) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	What length and line weight is your new rod?
caddissfly		#2	[-]
Sport Posts: 35 (02/15/09 17:22:47) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	8 foot - 5 weight Spruce Creek...
CtKenC.clarksclassicfl...		#3	[-]
Guide Posts: 97 (02/15/09 17:44:26) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I think a "traditional" description of the differences between the two actions would have the "Dry Fly" action focusing further up the Tip ... "maybe" 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 the entire length of the rod. i'm not very good at explaining this .. I'ms ure others will have better, more explanatory words. Ken
scud dog	Good Explanation	#4	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 1234 (02/16/09 07:18:14) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Ken, that'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' #5 progressive on order. The rod I test cast was the 7'9" #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? Last Edited By: scud dog 02/16/09 07:22:52. Edited 1 times.
caddissfly		#5	[-]
Sport Posts: 36 (02/16/09 16:24:18) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	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. 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 businessman and human being to deal with...thanks Mike!!
frogmorton		#6	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 245 (02/16/09 19:33:34) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I'll bet Mike's inbox has been overwhelmed with people trying to buy that rod. My first McF was a 7'9" 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've since bought two blanks from Mike, an 8' 6wt and a 7' 3wt. They're all great rods and the 7'9"er is one rod I'll never part with.
Mojorizing		#7	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 456 (02/16/09 20:47:25) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	What is Mike's progressive rod? Did I miss something? I thought all his Spruce Creek rods were progressive tapers, except the Parabolic SC. Dry Fly and Parabolic Spruce Creeks. Last Edited By: Mojorizing 02/16/09 20:50:04. Edited 1 times.
Spencer DT	My understanding	#8	[-]
Master Guide Posts: 132 (02/17/09 07:38:54) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	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. I just ordered up a 7'9" #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.
CtKenC.clarksclassicfl...		#9	[-]
Guide Posts: 101 (02/17/09 08:30:59) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Spencer DT wrote: 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. I just ordered up a 7'9" #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. Spencer, I also have the 7'9" 3 piece 5wt on order and am going with the "Progressive" taper. Although I have never cats one of the McFarland DF's, in general, I don't find DF actions in most rods that enjoyable in the long run ... just a personal taste matter. ken
eastprong		#10	[-]
Sport Posts: 49 (02/17/09 10:39:19) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Mike'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'll be able to reach out further with a cast and pick up line in a flash. If you fish upstream in fairly quick currents, you'll really appreciate Mike's dry fly taper design. --Rich Last Edited By: eastprong 02/17/09 15:09:54. Edited 1 times.
RCream		#11	[-]
Guide Posts: 89 (02/22/09 17:36:10) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Has anyone tried the parabolic taper that could compare it to the others? Thanks.
JASTrout		#12	[-]
Sport Posts: 60 (02/22/09 18:25:03) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Yes, I did at Somerset Show. It was a 7'4" 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' 5 wght, which is my favorite rod to use in Central,PA.. I would say you can slow down one's motion even more, but Mike suggested a small "crisp" punch right at the end, and the line springs out with authority. The rod does the work, yes we tend to hear that expression all of the time, but once you hit the sweet motion, I literally turned and said WOW. I will let the group in March test my new 7'4" 4 wght version, and these supreb casters can give a more accurate report. One final note two high end boo builders both in the course of conversation on finish, wraps, etc could not say enough about Mcfarland's Presentation grade.

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