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TheSteelheadBum · Lunker Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 528 Location: The Joe

Would you guys want a faster action spey rod for use with indicator/nymphs or a more traditional action?

Swinger · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:23 am Post subject:

Faster is better IMHO

Smile

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TheSteelheadBum · Lunker Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 528 Location: The Joe

I was thinking that as well in my single handed rods my favorite for indi fishing is my Winston Boron which is fast as well. I just wanted some seasoned spey fishermans outlook on the situation. Thanks

voodoofly · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:05 pm Post subject:

slower is far better with indy and shot. i like to have an open loop to keep the stuff from tangling up. the tighter the loop, the more prone you are to tangles. this is especially true with a 2-fly set up

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BrianD · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:57 am Post subject:

I'd tend to agree with VoodooFly. A softer rod will begin loading faster for you with less line behind you. A fast action will likely require you to kick some line into the "backcast" and pause longer for the rod to begin loading. While you're waiting for the rod to load, your shot will be sinking, becoming harder and harder to pull out of the column. A soft rod, while not necessarily fully loaded, will allow you to fire off faster with a partial load when you're running a heavier rig. The shorter the pause while waiting for the D to form, the easier casting will be.

Don't know what Winstons done with boron lately, but my old BL5 has a very moderate tip on it if I remember right, with tons of reserve down low. Rolling off just the tip was great when fishing in tight, while loading it into the mid-section allowed you to fire off a pretty long roll cast.

Indies away!

Best,

Brian

SageDrifter · Lunker Joined: 02 Sep 2004 Posts: 726

Last Fall i tried a friend & local Guides' Winston 11' #7 BIIx Switch Rod. I was curious as to how it would compare against my Sage 6126 & another friends Sage 5120

Trying both Single & Double-handed casts, i noticed one thing. The rod wanted to "fall dead" when any authority was given on the forward haul or final presentation cast. If i slowed down, had a smoke & half a cup of Timmies Coffee, then followed through, she worked quite well.

Having tried another friend who's a Winston fan & his single handers in a "Trout/Dry & Nymph" environment, I'd say Winston has kept true to their monikered "Winston Action", with the above model.

not my cup of Tea...

Swinger · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:47 pm Post subject:

I'm sticking with the faster action spey for indicators tried it on my traditional slower action spey and was too sloppy for me. You just have to try both and see what fits your style and rivers being fished.

Speydicator away

Very Happy

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