It has helped me reduce line twist because bulky un weighted flies would aometimes spin during casting. Plus it was easier to change tippet size without stepping down a leader with blood knots and constantly clipping back.
Figured I would get this in before being banned!😀
Me too, on all my interchangeable sinktips, 12” butt section to swivel. Usually size 10 to 14 Spro swivel because they are small and strong. I have used other brands before but had a couple of them break pulling off snags so only Spro for me.
What reel do you use? I think I need to add a little weight to mine because the rod balance seems tip heavy. Maybe it shouldn’t bother me but my graphite rods balance nicely with relatively light reels.
If I don’t fish it regularly it takes me a while to get the right pace. It has made me a better caster by being more conscious of lower hand and tip path.
I use a 420 Skagit on mine with up to 10’ of T-11. The rod sure likes a nice smooth even tempo throughout the cast and letting the bottom hand do the work. I like fishing it a lot.
I siggest you get replacement spiked felt soles and follow instructions and glue them on. I have done that in the past, fairly simple and it works real well.
Hey flymph did you pull a muscle straining while watching the match? My parents said they were exhausted after watching me and my brothers wrestle.
Congrats on having a state champ!
I have the Stihl MSA 140 12” bar 36v 4.5 ah battery. I rarely grab the gas Stihl anymore because the battery is so convenient. I get around 80 cuts on 6-10” oak and maple wood before charging. I would guess about 20 minutes of continuous run time and the batteries also fit my Stihl leaf blower...
Back in the early 70’s I saw CSN&Y as the headliners of the World Series of Rock at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Also on the bill was Jesse Colin Young, the Band, and Santana. It was an all day concert and still the best concert I have been to.