tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post5188314792036855345..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: Cane and Silk Review and Some ThoughtsBrk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-82000383968368460592017-11-14T07:45:30.956-05:002017-11-14T07:45:30.956-05:00Wow what a great find...Fenwicks, they produced so...Wow what a great find...Fenwicks, they produced some fine rods. I love the resurgence and interest in our fly fishing past that fiberglass was.<br />I to take my Cortland out and maybe this will be that day.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-5700577233943576212017-11-14T06:29:53.929-05:002017-11-14T06:29:53.929-05:00good morn
like many- i started my fishing life wit...good morn<br />like many- i started my fishing life with glass- a cheap Heddon 6 weight which was sold when graphite came about.<br />As luck would have it,and being in the right place at the right time- similar to deer hunting- a gent was "throwing out" two rod tubes at my town dump. the rod tubes contained two classic fenwicks in mint condition,<br />-a 7 for 5/6 and a 7 1/2 for a 6. Both are wonderful rods- when i feel nostalgic, both are brought out on the water. I understand fully the appeal of glass. Fortunately, my graphite rods were from the early years and have medium/moderate actions - not the stiff canons being built today. thanks for great posts Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-44390923894361264802017-11-13T18:20:07.583-05:002017-11-13T18:20:07.583-05:00The "new" glass is truly better. I have ...The "new" glass is truly better. I have a 70's vintage Cortland as well as an Eagle Claw. While they were fine at the time they do not compare with my Cane and Silk.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-31583788954309705922017-11-13T17:33:14.791-05:002017-11-13T17:33:14.791-05:00A fly rod length and weight is about as subjective...A fly rod length and weight is about as subjective as it gets. Modern fiberglass rods are well suited for small streams as they perform better than graphite at shorter lengths, and provide for better "feel" casting, strikes, etc due to the softer action. Years ago glass rods suffered from slow line speed, not the case today, although they're not like rocket ship graphite rods, the line speed of glass matches perfectly into smaller water fly presentation. I can assure you that Mike knows a lot more about this than I do, the proof is in the rods he builds.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834397721321825650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-46903577995805751392017-11-13T12:32:28.671-05:002017-11-13T12:32:28.671-05:00Anonymous
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You have said a lot in a few shor...Anonymous<br />Thanks<br />You have said a lot in a few short words, and I agree.<br />The CT season opens Wed. and hopefully a tag will be filled. I appreciate your following and hope I can continue to provide interest.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-61426788015064277232017-11-13T11:39:56.015-05:002017-11-13T11:39:56.015-05:00Allan,
Good day and thank you.
i am sure there wou...Allan,<br />Good day and thank you.<br />i am sure there would be enough interest to invite Mike to speak at a local fishing club meeting. Perhaps CT Flyfishers or Farmington Anglers. Although I suspect the local flyshops might not see any humor in his being there. <br />BTW- as a longtme follower of your blog - good luck during deer season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-69863805921856633792017-11-13T09:50:35.696-05:002017-11-13T09:50:35.696-05:00Anonymous
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You make some good points. The me...Anonymous<br />Thanks<br />You make some good points. The meeting though would be a bit tough to accomplish I think. I can only say that between myself and Ralph we could give you are opinions on the rods we have, and Ralph has a few different styles, lengths and line weights and can give you better info on those.<br />My thing is small streams, but have fished that little rod on the Farmington and it handled it well. A call to Mike at Cane And Silk would also help, wonderful guy.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-31123459753628313672017-11-13T05:55:14.097-05:002017-11-13T05:55:14.097-05:00Bob,
So happy to see another smallie addict on the...Bob,<br />So happy to see another smallie addict on the Hous- they are an absolute blast. I use a 7 1/2 foot 3/4 weight(graphite) for them. If you have not tried it- fish the white fly hatch next August- the larger fish are most active during the hatch. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-7130439623536786172017-11-13T05:51:38.883-05:002017-11-13T05:51:38.883-05:00OK,Wonderful stuff.
Allan, Bob, Ralph (who also ha...OK,Wonderful stuff.<br />Allan, Bob, Ralph (who also has one heck of a blog and stories worth saving on FAOL-wonderful stuff and highly recommended)- you guys are just killing me. Is there anyway that interested gents can meet to look at your rods? I am sure that Cane and Silk would love this to happen- might just result in a couple of orders. <br />Maybe some evening at a library central to the state?<br />Just a suggestion, there might be readers that want one of these rods but are leery of ordering the "wrong" rod? For example, I am interested in a longer rod- maybe Allan's 6 footer?<br />It might be a fun evening- at least for the chatter. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-27217685872784247742017-11-12T18:48:34.215-05:002017-11-12T18:48:34.215-05:00Brad, Mike told me he contacted you. And I underst...Brad, Mike told me he contacted you. And I understand you have a rod coming your way, awesome.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-1213585045418341472017-11-12T18:47:13.250-05:002017-11-12T18:47:13.250-05:00Bob Dibble
Thanks
Bob I have that same rod and I l...Bob Dibble<br />Thanks<br />Bob I have that same rod and I love it. I've had it over a year and can find no faults.<br />You have just made a glowing endorsement and one that is true.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-71892420397036623162017-11-12T10:58:13.193-05:002017-11-12T10:58:13.193-05:00I have the 5' 2/3wt Cane & Silk in the hon...I have the 5' 2/3wt Cane & Silk in the honey color. The rod is a amazing piece of artwork and the build quality is beyond exceptional, far exceeding the price point. Performance wise these rods are the real deal. It's spot on in small streams and smaller rivers, but I wanted to fish smallmouth on the housy, and that's a big ask for a rod in this class. I talked to Mike about it and he told me "get a deep bend in the rod and it'll do the job" he was correct, it worked flawlessly. The rods casting accuracy is beyond belief, in close and at its limits, its like a laser pointer. For reference I use 444sl 3wt, a furled leader and about 5' of tippet. I have a lot of miles on this rod, in every stream imaginable, it's worked perfectly. Have patience with Mike, he's a busy guy and rod building is his hobby. I could have used heated rod guides yesterday but that's being picky.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834397721321825650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-52295018313724703592017-11-12T07:06:37.146-05:002017-11-12T07:06:37.146-05:00Dave I can't offer you very much info on fishi...Dave I can't offer you very much info on fishing nymphs. I do not fish them often, as a matter of fact I only have a couple of them in my box. When I do fish one it's usually by itself and I fish it like a wet fly.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-11014145124737734572017-11-11T16:33:25.687-05:002017-11-11T16:33:25.687-05:00Thank you, Alan. I will pick one up. I just star...Thank you, Alan. I will pick one up. I just started using the tippet rings this year, the real small ones. Have you ever noticed any issues using one when fishing a nymph down deep, say 3 or 4 feet. Does it impact the drift? I am fairly new to nymphing.<br />Thanks!<br />Dave<br />BirdFishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426131050853132072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-2921645612201925982017-11-11T09:44:08.395-05:002017-11-11T09:44:08.395-05:00Brad I'll see what I can do.Brad I'll see what I can do.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-72708221194829779472017-11-11T09:26:56.987-05:002017-11-11T09:26:56.987-05:00I called three times on successive days no respons...I called three times on successive days no response. I don't know if he is away on a trip or what. I'm hopeful we will be able to make this happen.Brad Basehorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370164013886548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66277183092535406242017-11-11T06:50:39.166-05:002017-11-11T06:50:39.166-05:00Brad Basehore
Thanks
Brad, you have made a good ch...Brad Basehore<br />Thanks<br />Brad, you have made a good choice in selecting one of these rods. I know you will be happy.<br />Did you call Mike? He usually responds to his phone calls. Let me know.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-1883233840122697222017-11-10T20:57:07.901-05:002017-11-10T20:57:07.901-05:00Alan, I have been waiting for this post. The pictu...Alan, I have been waiting for this post. The picture of the rod is very nice,I'm trying to get a hold of mike but I haven't heard from him yet. I really want one of his rods, I know I will enjoy it. He sure does nice work for the money.Brad Basehorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370164013886548970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-47473353028549377422017-11-10T17:41:15.947-05:002017-11-10T17:41:15.947-05:00BirdFish
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Dave I hope you'll continue to...BirdFish<br />Thanks<br />Dave I hope you'll continue to keep posting.<br />I purchase the furled leadres from "Feather Craft", they offer the leader in 3-4-5 ft lengths.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-9085076906878220762017-11-10T17:38:35.075-05:002017-11-10T17:38:35.075-05:00George
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George I wish it would rub me some. ...George<br />Thanks<br />George I wish it would rub me some. I've only scratched the surface on these North Country flies.<br />They are very versatile, and that simplicity factor is right up my alley.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-6478444286464663912017-11-10T17:35:29.707-05:002017-11-10T17:35:29.707-05:00Parachute Adams
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Sam I'd like to say tha...Parachute Adams<br />Thanks<br />Sam I'd like to say that the brookie wanted it's photo taken with the rod, but that would be fibbing.<br />Sam he pitched some gems, especially against the Sox.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-59232429647758933732017-11-10T16:44:15.425-05:002017-11-10T16:44:15.425-05:00Hi Alan,
First time posting on this excellent blog...Hi Alan,<br />First time posting on this excellent blog! Regarding the 3' furled leader in your diagram, do you make your own or purchase one that length? <br />Thanks!<br />Dave<br />BirdFishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426131050853132072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-52576053354849966702017-11-10T15:28:15.851-05:002017-11-10T15:28:15.851-05:00As always Alan, excellent photographs and nice wri...As always Alan, excellent photographs and nice write up, and your correct these Yorkshire folk old & new know their stuff, the current UK River champion 3 years in a trot is a Yorkshireman, so its something they breed into them. It might rub off on this scotsman living in Yorkshire...lolGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926692554414114477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-62728327573866953582017-11-10T14:22:24.276-05:002017-11-10T14:22:24.276-05:00Alan, that is a nice looking rod and a good pictur...Alan, that is a nice looking rod and a good picture of it beside the brookie. Thanks for the diagram of your leader set up.<br /><br />Indeed a shame about Roy Halladay. Not only a great pitcher, but from what I hear, a good man as well.<br /><br />SamSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-43658866436909836702017-11-10T12:18:11.369-05:002017-11-10T12:18:11.369-05:00Ralph Long
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Ralph, that rod was the center o...Ralph Long<br />Thanks<br />Ralph, that rod was the center of attention, and with good reason.<br />True on "Doc".Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.com