06-01-2009, 02:53 PM
Well, when you don't have the money to do it up right, the spinning rod method works just fine. Eagle Claw used to market a 7' rod with "rings" instead of a full reel seat, just for such purpose.
The action in those rods was usually too light for anything more serious than stream brookies, but I've used mine a number of times. It's a good tool to teach yourself how to cast properly. If you can suceed with that rod, a real fly rod is going to be a breeze to master.
The action in those rods was usually too light for anything more serious than stream brookies, but I've used mine a number of times. It's a good tool to teach yourself how to cast properly. If you can suceed with that rod, a real fly rod is going to be a breeze to master.