07-21-2013, 02:25 PM
I went down to Bass Pro in Vegas on Friday. A different guy was working the fly shop than I usually see. I explained my concerns/issues and his biggest thought on all was the line. He said RIO gold should only be used on a fast action rod. I would have to agree. At least I know it doesn't/didn't perform worth a hoot for me on a MF rod. I told him I had everything in the car and asked about my options. I knew the rod could be exchanged and the reel was a BPS reel so easy enough on those two but figured I would have to eat the cost of the sinking/floating line if I wanted to switch up to a different weight set-up. He said grab it all and meet me up front. By the time I got back in the store he did whatever magic with the manager and I was able to return the whole set-up. Rod, reel, spare spool and the lines.
I started all over... It cost me a whole bunch more. lol
I didn't want two rods the same so decided to give my daughter my 5wt TFO Pro which is dialed to me both using SA sinking and floating lines and bought a 6wt TFO Pro II. I thought about a BVK but decided I liked the MF action of the Pro and it is a fun rod. If anything else going to a 6wt will just help me cast better against the wind that is always present on Panguitch. The costly part... I started playing with the reels and before I know it a new Lamson Litespeed 2 was in my hands. Game over. Had to have it. Soooo smooth and light! The spare spool for it is on order since they don't stock it. Sticking with SA lines for these rods (type IV and GPX). Works well on the TFO Pros...
Pretty happy... Actually extremely happy. Love having Bass Pro in town!
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I started all over... It cost me a whole bunch more. lol
I didn't want two rods the same so decided to give my daughter my 5wt TFO Pro which is dialed to me both using SA sinking and floating lines and bought a 6wt TFO Pro II. I thought about a BVK but decided I liked the MF action of the Pro and it is a fun rod. If anything else going to a 6wt will just help me cast better against the wind that is always present on Panguitch. The costly part... I started playing with the reels and before I know it a new Lamson Litespeed 2 was in my hands. Game over. Had to have it. Soooo smooth and light! The spare spool for it is on order since they don't stock it. Sticking with SA lines for these rods (type IV and GPX). Works well on the TFO Pros...
Pretty happy... Actually extremely happy. Love having Bass Pro in town!
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