In the words of Vincent Vega ... "that's a bold statement"

I think it must have been my post at the bottom of the first page of the thread in which I stated that I'd not found a groove with half a dozen Fenwicks and other vintage glass I'd tried, though my post doesn't claim experience with "all" Fenwicks and doesn't mention "backbone". Liberties with facts aside, nativetrout helpfully corrected the flagrant error of my opinion, for which I am eternally grateful.

hey boo.

Stiff cannons? Noodles? Same sticks? Diversity endures, gentlefolk.

Interestingly, at least one would-be fiberglass angler is having some trouble acquiring certain models of the ugly, brown, utilitarian, frog gig, noodle/cannons for much under $200. Some of these aesthetically-challenged meat retrievers have gotten high, y'all.

Fenwick FF75, used"”US $178.49"”plus shipping

Love my Fenwicks! Back on topic ... I am getting the Jones for a new Scott F2. Sure wish I could get to cast the 774 and the 825. Hard to fork over that much cash for a blind sale. I know I would like either of the rods immensely but not sure if I would $600 like them. I have been Scott-less for the last year and that is a first. I have owned and loved me some *G*s over the years but never owned or fished a glass Scott. I often wish I had never turned loose of my 883-3 or my 804-3. Anyone want to allow me to Demo one of them thar Yellar, new Scotts, I will promiss to treat them well!

Mikey

I got the 6'6" 3wt. and i am not good at describing actions but have fished the rod alot since march.You don't feel the rod load with a few feet of line out but it will form nice loops and is very nice in little or no wind conditions.Fished a small creek in southern colorado last week with most casts 10 to 35' although the rod can easily cast 45' with the dry dropper combo i was using,14 stimulator and a 14 beadhead nymph,the rod is very versatile and can handle bigger nymphs and small streamers.The rod flexes deep but is strong.I Really enjoy fishing it and had no problem with 15" cutt's ... aurelio

The 6.5 footer sounds nice. Do you guys use a 3 or 4 wt. line?

Thanks,

CW

CW, I use a dt. 3 and have cast a dt. 4 which does not seem to over load the rod at all ... aurelio

Id give Mike McFarland a call at McFarland rod company. I just discuss something similar with him just recently.

Although I don't own one, I've twice had the opportunity to cast the F2 7'7" 4wt.. My local ff shop allowed me to take one home for a couple days to test cast at leisure and a good friend bought one recently and I've test cast it with him. Our conclusion is that we both like it better with a 3wt. line. It has a very soft action and at very close distance a 4 wt. line would be good but overall it was a bit more crisp with the 3wt. and when pushed to longer distances, the loops stayed together better with the 3wt. -- in our opinions. About 6 months ago I bought a 7'6" 4wt. 3 piece yellow glass blank from Mike McFarland and finished it out. This rod too, to my taste, performs better with a 3 wt. line. It's similar to the F2 7'7" in that way and the flex characteristics are similar but of the two, I prefer the McFarland. I've used it brookie fishing in WV where the longest cast might be 30 ft. and it's just super for that -- which I believe is what it's designed for.

Whinny -- I'd strongly recommend casting the F2 before buying one unless you know you really like medium to medium-slow action rods. And be sure to try it with both 3 and 4 wt. lines.

And BTW, my friend is considering selling the 7'7" F2 if anyone's interested. It's like new and he won't give it away but there would be substantial savings over MSRP. Contact my yuku mailbox if you want his contact info.

gloglo, welcome to the forum. That's a nice comparison you gave us.

It's there. It's in its own category as the sole 4pc rod. Go back to F2 page and look for the link roughly lower-left that toggles between 3 Piece and 4 Piece. Dumb website design, IMO.

I own the 6' Two weight. I use it for brook trout in the higher elevations. Its an awesome rod. Pairs nicely with my CFO