01-07-2003, 07:54 AM
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Hey Fishslayer,
Thanks for the advice and concern. Ya, most flyrods have the second half (top half) of the rod doing most of the work. i.e. loading the rod, flexing and unloading itself via carriage of the line forward. (enertia generated both by resistance, gravity and flexing force) My hooking a fish with a fly rod starts with my pulling the line taught plus alpha, and then raising the rod tip to further imbed the hook.
I guess that's why it's not neccessarily the best rod to use AS a conventional or spining rod. Of course, you're right! stiffness or backbone varies between makers whatever the # line weight rating of the rod is said to be.
I'm using the Eagle Claw lazer sharp nickel teflon finesse and the owner fine wire mosquito hooks so hooks are about the best I can Imagne.
I agree with that pro. I have actually 8 guides and a tiptop on the rod. I took the butt cap off and inserted a dowl, then a 16" piece of PVC pipe for a handle (secured by drilling and screws) I'm stubborn so I'll experiment until it no longer seems worth fish with it. Then I'll rebuild it.
Again, thanks for the help,
JapanRon
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]Hey Fishslayer,
Thanks for the advice and concern. Ya, most flyrods have the second half (top half) of the rod doing most of the work. i.e. loading the rod, flexing and unloading itself via carriage of the line forward. (enertia generated both by resistance, gravity and flexing force) My hooking a fish with a fly rod starts with my pulling the line taught plus alpha, and then raising the rod tip to further imbed the hook.
I guess that's why it's not neccessarily the best rod to use AS a conventional or spining rod. Of course, you're right! stiffness or backbone varies between makers whatever the # line weight rating of the rod is said to be.
I'm using the Eagle Claw lazer sharp nickel teflon finesse and the owner fine wire mosquito hooks so hooks are about the best I can Imagne.
I agree with that pro. I have actually 8 guides and a tiptop on the rod. I took the butt cap off and inserted a dowl, then a 16" piece of PVC pipe for a handle (secured by drilling and screws) I'm stubborn so I'll experiment until it no longer seems worth fish with it. Then I'll rebuild it.
Again, thanks for the help,
JapanRon
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