Michael Exl
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Mike…that is too bad about Metalhead. Do you think that maybe we’re “porned” out with all the big fish footage everywhere? Or were you disappointed in the film for other reasons?
I just really never got into the film. I didn’t feel like I was “porned” out, there were a few nice fish, but have seen a lot bigger, even in the GL. I really lost interest when I saw indicators on the two-handers and fishing egg patterns.
And, yes I still have a pulse.
Just got done watching my copy of Metalhead, and must say pretty disappointed with all the hype I have been hearing about it. I thought it was a decent film, but it just didn’t do much for me, and I am a steelheader.
-Mike
You arent worried that cork drag is going to fail in freezing weather?
To be honest, not really. I have been fishing cork drags for several years in the winter with no problems. If you don’t dunk your reel you shouldn’t have to worry about that. Also this reel is going on my TCX 7126 for Skamania steelhead, so it will not be used much in the winter.
I like the version of curling in which the ‘stone’ is about one inch thick and three inches in diameter, the players wear shoes with a thin strip of metal along the bottom, and the goal is to push the stone through a 6′ by 4′ net by using a stick with a curved blade on one end. Oh yeah, and if you don’t keep your head up when you are near the stone, there is a better than average chance that someone from the other team will remind you that you should have.
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Cheers,
TimPlus this happpens too.
CLA 5 or Lightspeed 4 for a reel would be good for that two-hander. Remember that you are going to be using 30lb. backing so you need a larger capacity reel.
Dave,
The carp do chase down swung flies, it is a pretty awesome seen.
Cole,
8wt. 12’9″
Tim,
Its from this past summer. My buddy just now finally got me the pictures. Have been thinking about going out there though, coho should be in there now.
Zach,
Some crayfish patterns that I have designed in tan, brown, and burnt orange. The water is moving. It has a good steady flow that is perfect for swinging flies.
-Mike
the Waddingtons at my local shop are 10 bucks for around 10 shanks.
Holy Crap!!! No wonder, I would be straight up pissed off. I get mine from a shop out west. Here is a link to their site:
http://www.flyfishusa.com/fly-tying/waddington.htm
$8.95 for 24 shanks. I’m all for supporting local shops, but man.-Mike
Take a salmon hook, straighten it, and then cut the point off. You can also use large streamer hooks, and just cut off the bend.
Just curious why not use the waddingtons?
-Mike
Hahaha, I wish I could do that trip. That is one of my favorite shows. I wonder how much of that cost is based on insurance.
Fished the 7wt. for a little bit this past November for steelhead. It was nice, turned over rigs great. I only fished it for a little bit though, indy fishing is not my thing. I think that all of these indicator rods coming out will fill the niche in the various markets. Good selection of weights by the different companies.
A sucker is not at all like a carp. A carp WILL take you into your backing every time…………well, almost every time.
They will for sure in big water.
Tough call. The first question that I would ask myself, is what rods do you currently own and fish with. Everyone has a type of action that they like. To be honest if you are a good caster, you should be able to cast any action of rod. I myself perfer fast to ultra-fast rods. Just fits my casting stroke better. Also where are you going to be fishing is a good question to ask too.
Since you are looking for more of a saltwater rig. I would tend to lean to the Xi3 compared to the others. If you were looking at a rod to cover steelheading and salt I would say look at the Z-axis. The nice thing about the Xi3 is the improvements it has over the Xi2, which I love.
Metalhead should be available in about 2 weeks or so on DVD. sure has taken long enough, was due to be out last October.
Dave,
I have two switch rods. Between them and my two-handers, I haven’t fished anything else since October. My switch rods are the 6 and 8wt. Z-axis. That being said, the price range you are looking in I would select the Redington. I have cast and fished all of the switch rods you listed. Here are my reasons for suggesting the Redington. First off the rod casts great. Second, it has a lot of power in it to fight fish. Cause lets be honest any fish in the PNW would swim circles around a GL fish, even the Manistee fish.
The reasons I wouldn’t select the Scott A3 is that it has no power. I watched my buddy get smoked by a hot fish on that rod. He could never turn the fish. When I have casted that rod I never felt connected either.
The Echo feels like a dead stick too. Not to mention single foot guides. The TFO casts ok, but I just have a hard time supporting a company that makes a cheap rod in my opinion. Pretty bad when the guides feel like they were made out of paper clips.As far as line goes you have several options on the market. Scandi or Skagit. I myself use skagit lines on my switch rods. Also use the skagit short. The shorts work great on switch rods.
