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Agree, the finatic series definitely lighter than the monsoon, but they’re still tad heavier than other comparable brands, so I still ‘up rod’ them and they work fine and balance nicely.

A friend of mine bought the 1+ and the reel is sure purrrdy, he couples it with sage txl-f 4wt, using gelspun, he manages to have pretty close to 100yrd backing in it!! Don’t get fooled by the size, that thing can take a lot of backing for its intended line wt!

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Hatch probably got the best drag system in the world, but they’re tad on the heavier side compared to the similar spec’ed reels (tibor probably being the exception).

I have several hatch(es) ranging from 3+ to 7+, they’re joy to use, the secret is you go ‘up rod’ it couple of rod wt up. What I mean is I use 3+ on my 5wt rod, 5+ on my 7wt rod and so on.

Having large spool and using gel spun backing enables you to do so and using that method, it balances nicely on the modern light fly rod.

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I own both G2 8’8″ 4wt n the 9ft 4wt, the 9ft is somewhat ‘crsipier’ and in many occasions, the extra length has saved my ass, but having said that the 8’8″ is a sweet rod.

I got introduced to Scott rods late and have been kicking my self for not knowing them earlier 🙂

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Hahahah yeah I did watch that video as well, indomie gangsta.. lol…pretty hillarious 🙂 I converted a whole office to start eating Indomie in the states once, now I feel guilty, indomie is like legal crack, it’s very very addictive.. even roger ebert (of the fame siskel&ebert) put it on high list of the best x-mas gift, that’s just crazy..

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I might be biased since I’m Indonesian, but the best ramen noodle in the world is undoubtedly Indomie, hey don’t just take my words…just try google indomie

it’s famou almost worldwide (apart from the US apparently) and for a good reason, it has actual tastes n flavors compared to the usual ‘just salty amd MSG-ed to the max’ taste of the common ramen.

But obviously even the best instant ramen noodle won’t compare to the real deal they serve in ramen house/restaurant.

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