Post by jock on Aug 12, 2006 21:23:43 GMT
Tested the rod and was most impressed. I was concerned that it might not be able to handle lighter lines but this is not the case.
I put it through its paces firstly with a 65' head 9/10. While you can tell the rod is not fully loaded, it Spey cast easily no matter how much head I had through the top ring. With only 35-40' out it does not shoot line easily in a Spey cast but why would you need to shoot line when it can easily aerialise the full 65' and more. With 65' out the rod, it shot the 9/10 like a dream. I then added a 10' sinking polyleader and no problems. I then moved on to my old DT11 floater. This line is way past its best (I’m convinced it has a thin layer of treacle on it) and cannot be compared to the shooting qualities of modern Spey lines. With between 55' and 60' out the top ring the rod felt properly loaded, and when I got it right it would shoot a good length of this line. Using a modern Spey I think the shooting distance would be immense. After this I didn't bother to try my DT11 wetcell 2 because I know it will handle and shoot it easily, I was more concerned about lighter lines.
Until I tried the rod I was convinced that if I bought the rod I would need an 11/12, 75' to fully load, now I think a 10/11, 75' would be fine
B&W have a winner in the, you only need one rod stakes, but they had that already with the 3 piece. The RRP of the 4 piece is £424 compared to £339 for the 3 piece. OK you get a rod tube, it will fit into the boot and no get in the way of the gear stick and handbrake and nobody pays full RRP anyway, but it is a significant difference. At 11 oz it is not the lightest but you can just tell there is more than enough grunt there and I think I'll be able to do a full shift, without being knacked.
Having tried out a friend’s 3 piece, I had always fancied a Norway Speycaster and with my old Daiwa C98 (14+oz) only being brought out when my (9oz) 14' couldn't cope I decided, what the hell, and I have now bought the rod. It will be my big river / spring / autumn rod to complement my 14 footer.
Will it catch any more salmon? Doubt it, having bought the rod I'll have to start saving up to go fishing!!!! But when I can once again afford to go fishing it will give me a lot of pleasure.
Until then Tight lines.
PS Good home wanted for and old, abused, but still fully operational, C98 15’ 10/11. It has over 200 salmon to its name and will expect to catch more.
This rod is free to any Good Home subject to the following conditions:
1. By receiving this rod someone will be introduced into the wonderful world of fly fishing for salmon.
2. They are young and fit enough to cast it. ( Its not that hard really )
3. They must be learn / be taught the art of Spey casting.
I put it through its paces firstly with a 65' head 9/10. While you can tell the rod is not fully loaded, it Spey cast easily no matter how much head I had through the top ring. With only 35-40' out it does not shoot line easily in a Spey cast but why would you need to shoot line when it can easily aerialise the full 65' and more. With 65' out the rod, it shot the 9/10 like a dream. I then added a 10' sinking polyleader and no problems. I then moved on to my old DT11 floater. This line is way past its best (I’m convinced it has a thin layer of treacle on it) and cannot be compared to the shooting qualities of modern Spey lines. With between 55' and 60' out the top ring the rod felt properly loaded, and when I got it right it would shoot a good length of this line. Using a modern Spey I think the shooting distance would be immense. After this I didn't bother to try my DT11 wetcell 2 because I know it will handle and shoot it easily, I was more concerned about lighter lines.
Until I tried the rod I was convinced that if I bought the rod I would need an 11/12, 75' to fully load, now I think a 10/11, 75' would be fine
B&W have a winner in the, you only need one rod stakes, but they had that already with the 3 piece. The RRP of the 4 piece is £424 compared to £339 for the 3 piece. OK you get a rod tube, it will fit into the boot and no get in the way of the gear stick and handbrake and nobody pays full RRP anyway, but it is a significant difference. At 11 oz it is not the lightest but you can just tell there is more than enough grunt there and I think I'll be able to do a full shift, without being knacked.
Having tried out a friend’s 3 piece, I had always fancied a Norway Speycaster and with my old Daiwa C98 (14+oz) only being brought out when my (9oz) 14' couldn't cope I decided, what the hell, and I have now bought the rod. It will be my big river / spring / autumn rod to complement my 14 footer.
Will it catch any more salmon? Doubt it, having bought the rod I'll have to start saving up to go fishing!!!! But when I can once again afford to go fishing it will give me a lot of pleasure.
Until then Tight lines.
PS Good home wanted for and old, abused, but still fully operational, C98 15’ 10/11. It has over 200 salmon to its name and will expect to catch more.
This rod is free to any Good Home subject to the following conditions:
1. By receiving this rod someone will be introduced into the wonderful world of fly fishing for salmon.
2. They are young and fit enough to cast it. ( Its not that hard really )
3. They must be learn / be taught the art of Spey casting.