Yellowstone Angler 5 Wt. Shootout

[DrewT]

I agree. It's interesting that they ranked the One and the BIIIx the same because they are so different. The One is incredibly fast and stiff (Like the original NRX - not the NRX LP) and the BIIIx is, well a Winston. I much prefer the BIIIx through 5 weight (I have 4 of them up to a 6wt), but it is too soft for me for heavy nymph rigs or big dry/dropper rigs like Chubby/Rubberlegs combos. That's where I think the faster rods like the One start to shine. So for me: slower, softer rods for dries and faster, stiffer rods for nymphs/streamers.

Check out their 2014 8wt reel shootout - right up your alley: giant stillwater rainbows. Man, that's a rough life. See, they do test the gear in real world situations (if you can call Jurassic Lake real world).

http://www.yellowstoneangler.com/gear-re...amsonreels
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