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Hey Zach,
For hooks, I’d check out the mustad 34007 if you nickle hooks, it is their standard hook for saltwater use.
Hey Kid-
I like Hugh’s wet fly book as well, but if you are looking for a book with even more indepth information on soft Hackles I would highly recommend Nemes.
Hey Kid,
Yeah the TXL is a great rod. I tried out a lot of different rods before I settled on buying it. In my opinion it is worth saving your pennies for if you’re in the market for a light rod. I’m really glad I bought mine. Last year I used the sage quiet double taper on it and it worked good, but I think that I’ll try an airflo river and stream line on it this year. I really like those lines.
It’s definately not a dry fly only rod. I do throw nymphs and streams with mine. I actually fish more nymphs overall than dries and streamers. Usually in the size 10 to 20 range in various weight configurations. The thing to keep in mind is that the heavier the fly gets the harder it is to cast gracefully. You just up the tippet size to facilitate good turn over and then adjust your cast to compensate for the weight of the fly. I usually pick up my cast side arm and bring the forward stroke over top, which is what a lot of caster do to avoid getting tangled or hit in the head. You won’t however be throwing many heavy weight #2,4, or 6 stonefly nymphs. 😮
I also throw some streamers with it when needed (mostly unweighted sizes 6 – 10). Having said that however this is not the main purpose of this rod. But it’s good to know that you can if you need to. I bought mine for mainly really small streams. I wound recommend the 7’10” if you’re fishing bigger streams more regularily or casting heavier flies more frequently.
At any rate it is a great little rod, and it is getting more attention all the time. Guys (and girls) are really showing lots of interest in the 00 weights in the shop, as well as the other light weights.
Later Kid, tightlines!!
RipTide
Right now my favourite single hand rod for salmon is the Sage TCR 9′ #8, its the only eight weight I’ve used that I didn’t have a complaint with.
I agree. In my experience it definately makes no difference for salmon or stripers. I also think that it makes no difference for trout as well, although there are those who disagree. I think that your fly choice, approach and presentation are much more important.
I’ve caught plenty of trout salmon and stripers with line colours that ranged from camo to bright orange.
I believe the add that you’re reffering to was a Scientific Anglers ad advertising thier systems products, if I remember right.
I’ve had the opportunity to try a lot of jackets simms, patagonia, etc… (I’m luckier than most in owning a shop) but after all that, I settled on the Filson waxed cover cloth jacket.
