Mario
Did you ever finish your 6'6" 4wt? I finished mine in 2008 but have never fished it. I do'nt like the fast action taper and far prefer the Garrison 201e taper on my other cane rod.
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
Oh, you nostalgic old fool you....
Yes, fly fishing heritage. I feel almost short changed by my uncaring attitude about the traditionalism of the sport. Its a pity that we live in an age of high performance and technologically advanced materials and production techniques. When i read some of the old writings, and speak to some of the old guys who relate dreamy eyed stories, I definatly feel that we have lost something in our quest for composite tools, synthesised lines, and machine milled reels.
Disclaimer.... none of my posts are intended to be "expert advice"..just opinions from someone who is willing to help where he can.
What line are you using on it? 4wt or 5wt? WF or DT? I cast mine with a 4wt silk line and it is too fast. Could be that the reduced line diameter of the silk line is not creating enough aerial drag and hence the casting action must be sped up to create the necessary rod loading. I will try it with a plastic line later today and see if it is better
It's worth reading a bit of Gierach, Andre. I enjoy his flirtation with the traditional side of the sport.
To my mind, nothing beats my ZXL's on our streams, but ocassionally I whip out the old cane and silk and really enjoy myself.
We had a similar discussion on this forum about 4 years' ago and I remember Tom Lewin chipping in and raving about cane rods.
I think Gerhard also fishes cane from time to time?
A little bit of nostalgia taken on the original stream X
Makes me want to light a pipe, tie a couple of classic flies and drink a dubble 12 year wisky with a flyfising elder
I'm always available as a prop pop!...
The more you know, the less you need (Aboriginal Australian proverb)
Only dead fish swim with the stream (Malcolm Muggeridge)
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