Had a few opportunities to float fish with a longer rod lately. Must say I really liked it. I have a 9'6" Scott S3, but these are things like 11' Orvis Helios and a 13" G. Loomis. I'm amazed at the difference in line control with the big stick. Mends move BIG line and quickly.
Casting seems a little exaggerated, but 11" of graphite sure can move the line on a roll cast! Astounding how much easier it is to really cover a spot.
Looks like an 11' switch rod is in my future. Temple Forks Outfitter's Deer Creek Switch series looks to be in my future. Sweet rod, and way less pricey than the big Helios. Should be a sweet rig mounted with my Ross Momentum 5 reel! Maybe add a centerpin to the arsenal for long-range drift fishing.
-Sean-
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- Sean Hickey
- Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- My paying gig is running a small b-to-b and technology marketing firm. But what I love most is being outdoors -- skiing, cycling, fly fishing, hunting, target shooting, kayaking, or learning some other new pursuit. This blog's all about that sorta' stuff. And more.
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