New Project for the New Year
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I agree, they are all rediculously expensive.
The one thing to keep in mind about fishing is that it is uniquely personal. From the places you fish to the techniques used. Rods and other tackle, are just another extension of that. There is no use worrying over brand. I think TFO and Scott are awesome, other folks like Redington and Sage. Thats fine, so long as the next guy enjoys his fishing I think that the manufacturer has done a great job.
i think i will begin my journey into the two handed world with a true skagit rod.
Now any suggestions on rods would be helpful, especially in reference to the action and what it makes adventageous to that style of casting. Reel suggestions would be appreciated as well.
Dave is right about Spey Pages. I spend several hours a day on that sight, lots of great knowledge. Fair warning though as of late the subject of anything involving “skagit” has been drawing a little heat. This is mostly between what I like to call the “old guard” long belly and the new guys that are just picking up two handed casting that are starting with skagit. If you post on there you will get a lot of great info, but you make get some one that is in a bad mood and say something about using a skagit. No worries though, different strokes for different folks.
As far as what to look for in a two-hander there are several things to look at. To start with wt. of the rod. I would recommend getting a 7 or an 8wt. This will allow you to throw larger tips and should be able to handle most of the fish you will come across. Next thing to look at is the length of the rod. I would look at something in the 12’6″ to 13’6″ range. As far as action it really depends on what you like. You are going to want a rod where you can feel the load so a mod-fast action would not be a bad starting point.
As reels go you are going to be looking at something in the 10 to 12wt. range as far as size. You really just need something to hold the line. This stuff will look like a piece of rope when you compare it to a standard WF line.
I’m fairly new to all this 2 hand stuff too and its alot to understand and get into, but a hell of alot of fun.I pretty much play with Snap-T, double spey and Skagit casts. Get the Ed Ward video Skagit Master. I haven’t seen the Scott Howell flick,but hear its good too.
Dave,
Skagit Master 2 is far better in my mind then the first one, the first one still is awesome. 2nd film has a lot more fishing applications.
-Mike
The reel size was definately something that I was wondering about. I had a feeling that reel would need to be bigger to accomidate the bigger shootung heads. I will definately be checking all of these pages out. I appreciate all of your help and will be posting picts as this journey for me unfolds.
Hopefully this coming winter I can put an invite out for striper fishing with two handed rods.
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