Finally, I have all the components of my two-handed spey rig. My reel arrived a couple of weeks back, but I haven't had time to get it spooled up with the line. Hoping I can get that done before I head to the UP later next week. While it's not really swinging season, I am eager to experiment with laying out some casts. I've done enough with my switch rod over the Fall and Winter to feel like I have some basics down.
For those not familiar, I picked up a classic Scott ARC-1287-3 rod (12"8" in 7 weight). To this I added a Ross CLA 6 reel. I'll be spooling it up with Rio Skagit in 500 grain. From all that I've read, this rig should throw some sweet casts. Eager to get in the Manistique river and belt a few out. I've signed up for a spey school this summer, so hopefully by next Fall I'll have some skills.
-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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4 comments:
I just dug mine out. Bought it about 5 years ago, never been cast. That will change this fall!
Hi, I've been searching for a Scott Arc 1287/3 for some time - would either of you be interested in selling yours. Just let me know!
Cheers,
Robin
Hi, I've been searching for a Scott Arc 1287 for some time, and was just wondering if either of you might be interested in selling yours? Just let me know!
many thanks in advance,
Robin
Robin -- sorry, but the friend I bought it from sold it to me on one condition. I could only sell it if it was going back to him! No matter, I've no plans to part with this sweet stick.
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