I've been lurking about on and off for a while. I grew up on Shakespeares and then I put fishing aside for too many years. Back on the fly about 7 years ago and I'm trying to make up for lost time. I have some modern Gr@%#!te rods that I enjoy fishing, but I have my old original rod that's getting restored next week and my grandfather's that I fish.
Just bought the new Echo Glass 6'9" 3wt. and it is fun so far. Also jumped into acquiring vintage reels for my two old rods. Well, you know where that went. 14 reels and three rods later ... If I've pissed off some guys on Ebay in the last week, my apologies. I'm not breaking the bank, so I left the really nice stuff for the rest of ya'. Anyhow, I mined some great info while trolling, thought I should join and contribute/inquire as need be. I'll throw up some posts as I get some set ups complete.
Trout fish small streams and tail waters mainly in SW VA. Get into WV and E TN, also. Will chuck for sunfish, bass of all types and carp. Looking to venture west more.
Wonderod unknown model - 8', 6/7 wt., late 60's/early 70's (getting restored) Wonderod FY-A12 - 8'6", 9 wt. Wonderod Purist FY-A220 - 7'9", 6 wt. Trout Taper W & M Featherlight MLWFF7 - 7', 5/6 wt., new Cortland GRF1000 XP - 7'6', 5/6 wt., new Heddon Lifetime Pal 8247 - 8'6", 6/7 wt., new
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