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I wanted to get some of your opinions on a decent, mid-range rod that isn't going to completely deplete my bank account.
I finally jumped into the 9' realm last year ( 5wt 7pc March Brown-Hidden Water) and thoroughly enjoyed having a bit more reach than what I have been accustomed to. One downfall that I have realized is that while it is extremely packable and perfect for hiking/back packing trips, it seems quite whippy and with any sort of sustained wind I lose substantial power resulting in the little form/technique that I possess to go right out the window. If I had to guess this is due to the fact that it is a 7pc but I have owned only one other fly rod so I don't have a lot to compare it to.
Thank you in advance for any advice you can lend me, this site has been a great learning tool over the past few months and has inspired me to get into fly tying. I am currently working my way through a couple of Craven's books and learning a ton! Can't wait to try out some of my home-ties for bass around town and trout up the canyon.
I finally jumped into the 9' realm last year ( 5wt 7pc March Brown-Hidden Water) and thoroughly enjoyed having a bit more reach than what I have been accustomed to. One downfall that I have realized is that while it is extremely packable and perfect for hiking/back packing trips, it seems quite whippy and with any sort of sustained wind I lose substantial power resulting in the little form/technique that I possess to go right out the window. If I had to guess this is due to the fact that it is a 7pc but I have owned only one other fly rod so I don't have a lot to compare it to.
Thank you in advance for any advice you can lend me, this site has been a great learning tool over the past few months and has inspired me to get into fly tying. I am currently working my way through a couple of Craven's books and learning a ton! Can't wait to try out some of my home-ties for bass around town and trout up the canyon.