So, after taking the BAG out yesterday for Smallies, it really shined.
I had purchased this rod for a smallmouth trip on Crooked Creek in Arkansas but the water was down low and blah blah blah to make a long story short we ended up fishing for trout in Cotter. It was fun and the rod felt great but the casting to me stunk because I figured it was the line.
However, this rod is at its best when casting big or weighted flies.
To me, this rod feels very similar to the FF786 but the casting is totally different than the Fenwick. It’s definitely a faster rod and you can tell that this is made with longer fibers. I wouldn’t say the tip has a deep flex but I didn’t catch anything over maybe 12 or 13 inches and even though this rod is a 6 wgt, I would say it feels like a 5 weight or a 5/6 but definitely casts superbly as a 6 weight.
I’ve gotten used to the handle and my previous trip for trout made me think I needed a better line but I do not. This rod is a bug slinging machine (or is that me?, he he) and I do cast some heavy stuff.
Fun on the not so small stuff and a blast with the Smallies. Can’t wait for a nice fat one.
Just a couple from yesterday. Not as productive as previous trips to the creek but still fun.