tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post1457039945716309422..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: Small Stream Rods, Reels and Leader-TippetBrk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-79353374136889460622020-02-03T07:15:14.541-05:002020-02-03T07:15:14.541-05:00Unknown
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I've seen some good reports on ...Unknown<br />Thanks<br />I've seen some good reports on that rod. The Martin reels are a classic in their own way. Those Orvis braided leaders have been around a long time.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-82207631176315569212020-02-02T18:34:09.737-05:002020-02-02T18:34:09.737-05:00The new FenGlass 6 1/2 3wt is a sweet Brookie rod
...The new FenGlass 6 1/2 3wt is a sweet Brookie rod<br />With a Martin #62 "tuna can reel" and line the outfit is less than 6oz <br />I've been using the Orvis Braided butt for over 25yearsRW Van Brunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01091719339055896199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-33523607232725337202020-02-01T21:21:42.950-05:002020-02-01T21:21:42.950-05:00Reading this warms my heart. Reading this warms my heart. Matt Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407474578227821605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-43890206910851955842020-02-01T13:45:06.100-05:002020-02-01T13:45:06.100-05:00Matt Harding
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Matt many years ago I fished f...Matt Harding<br />Thanks<br />Matt many years ago I fished for steelhead..they told me 8-10' 8wt rods are needed. So I fished what I had a 7' 5wt and it handled the chrome screamers just fine.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-52638803646701965412020-02-01T07:41:04.858-05:002020-02-01T07:41:04.858-05:00indeed, your post inspired me to review my invento...indeed, your post inspired me to review my inventory. <br />ouch,,,, 10 flyrods, ranging from 3 to 9 weight, both glass and graphite plus 16 spin rods of various sizes etc. you are right - many of my rods have not been fished in a while and deserve to get wet again. thanks for your great blog. John Pavaonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-78241724202364615202020-02-01T03:48:24.099-05:002020-02-01T03:48:24.099-05:00Hi Alan
Our trout season opens on the 22nd of Mar...Hi Alan<br /><br />Our trout season opens on the 22nd of March here in Yorkshire. The grayling season closes on the 14th of March.<br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />Alistair Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-76697137661142015242020-01-31T20:13:22.140-05:002020-01-31T20:13:22.140-05:00Alan, it's great to see so many 2wt & 3wt ...Alan, it's great to see so many 2wt & 3wt specialty rods in one sitting. Ours is a niche market that most anglers don't understand. I take great pleasure in out-fishing others with a 6 foot fly rod. Hehe.Matt Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407474578227821605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-20932300239996453062020-01-31T08:42:05.272-05:002020-01-31T08:42:05.272-05:00John Pavao
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John "you always need a new...John Pavao<br />Thanks<br />John "you always need a new rod"..it's in the blood.<br />Sometimes just taking a rod you have in your rack you have not fished in some time gives you the feeling of a new rod.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-5485471681627832742020-01-31T08:39:24.657-05:002020-01-31T08:39:24.657-05:00John Strucker
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John to refurbish a bamboo ro...John Strucker<br />Thanks<br />John to refurbish a bamboo rod you made when 14 and fish it now is quite an achievement. I to describe bamboo as slow, but it's something more. The feeling you get at the handle is hard to describe. Simply it's something else and until you experience it you'll never know. They are pretty as you say. The rod I have is an absolute perfect small stream brookie rod. I can't wait until warmer weather arrives.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-50443618582111721472020-01-31T07:50:02.897-05:002020-01-31T07:50:02.897-05:00so many rods, so little time...............
nice s...so many rods, so little time...............<br />nice selection of graphite,glass and cane.<br />that reminds me- I need another rod----- NOT. LOL<br />Thanks for sharing.John Pavaonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-51430497079746865692020-01-31T07:17:25.499-05:002020-01-31T07:17:25.499-05:00Hi Alan and friends,
Bamboo doesn't have to be...Hi Alan and friends,<br />Bamboo doesn't have to be expensive. Five years ago I returned to the bamboo rod of my youth. I fixed up an older Orvis 7.5 X 5 just like the kit rod I assembled in 1960 when I was 14. Total cost: $250. Three years ago I bought a new copy of the Thomas and Thomas Caenis 7.5 X 3. Cost: $425. This is my go-to small stream rod - great for roll-casting. And, last year I bought and fixed up a rod for big-water and landlock salmon fishing, a Granger 8642 8.5 X 5. It's a cannon that handles wind and distance, yet is still delicate enough to handle big fish on small flies. Why bamboo? It's totally subjective, but I find that its slower, more deliberate casting stroke slows me down and makes me fish slower and more deliberately. Somehow it helps to "keep me in the moment." Plus, bamboo is dead beautiful to look at. I still use and enjoy my graphite rods in very cold weather or for striper fishing. Different strokes, as they say. <br />John John Struckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03799054064448058771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-76695873141863103462020-01-30T19:20:53.295-05:002020-01-30T19:20:53.295-05:00Oh I see that now after looking at the photo again...Oh I see that now after looking at the photo again. Small streams are calling my name this year. Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-51510183963874091652020-01-30T18:42:42.390-05:002020-01-30T18:42:42.390-05:00Sam
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Sam the furled leader has a tippet ring...Sam<br />Thanks<br />Sam the furled leader has a tippet ring built in. The ring is very small and doesn't effect the cast. The other end has a loop that connects to the fly line. Try one you'll like it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-82563015081990891852020-01-30T18:39:52.457-05:002020-01-30T18:39:52.457-05:00Alistair
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Be careful, bamboo can get into yo...Alistair<br />Thanks<br />Be careful, bamboo can get into your blood and pocket book from what I'm told.<br />The Orvis braided leader is what I started with. I don't know what made me try furled, but I'm happy. When does your trout season open?Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-30018712857731932832020-01-30T18:36:13.568-05:002020-01-30T18:36:13.568-05:00mike
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Mike I'm sorry I sold my Drift. I ...mike<br />Thanks<br />Mike I'm sorry I sold my Drift. I never knew how much pleasure a bamboo rod offers.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-39310992333773551352020-01-30T17:37:22.302-05:002020-01-30T17:37:22.302-05:00Alan, with regard to the furled leader, how do you...Alan, with regard to the furled leader, how do you go about attaching the tippet to it, surgeon's knot or do you use a tippet ring and tie the tippet on to that?<br /><br />Thanks, SamSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-64225104886784456562020-01-30T13:31:01.462-05:002020-01-30T13:31:01.462-05:00Hi Alan,
A bamboo rod is on my bucket list for th...Hi Alan,<br /><br />A bamboo rod is on my bucket list for the feisty little brownies and grayling on my local small stream..........<br /><br />I haven't gone down the furled leader route (yet!), I was given a few Orvis braided leader kits with bimini tippets several seasons ago so I stick with those. My small stream leader is made up of the braid then a 5X super strong bimini tippet into about 24" of 6X Fluorocarbon (and even down to 12" of 7X if the fish are really spooky). The braid and bimini float on the water and the fluorocarbon sinks below the surface (after a good degrease!). I am with you and Mark on the fluorocarbon - a wonderful invention.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />AlistairAlistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389466523719234443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-49143731305328834202020-01-30T13:17:23.063-05:002020-01-30T13:17:23.063-05:00It looks like the perfect arsenal, Alan. The Reddi...It looks like the perfect arsenal, Alan. The Reddington Drift is a wonderful small stream reel; affordable and dependable. Love that bamboo.mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-78780468598197455532020-01-30T12:28:18.578-05:002020-01-30T12:28:18.578-05:00Bill Trussell
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Bill I have never fished bamb...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill I have never fished bamboo in my life, but after fishing that rod I realize I miss a great deal. I forgot to mention a reel that I once owned that is worthy of the small stream. The reel is the Reddington Drift.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-87915558937301547422020-01-30T12:14:32.025-05:002020-01-30T12:14:32.025-05:00Alan
The Bamboo Fly Rod yells brook trout; paired ...Alan<br />The Bamboo Fly Rod yells brook trout; paired with the Battenkill I would be an awesome combo. The 6" Cane and Silk is another one of my favorites, fantastic selection of small stream fly rods and reels. Great post, thanks for sharing<br /> Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-49754841663373960002020-01-30T11:46:04.347-05:002020-01-30T11:46:04.347-05:00Mark Kautz
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Mark I think the stuff is invisi...Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />Mark I think the stuff is invisible. 5x is pretty heavy for those small clear streams and the fish just don't see it. The price of the flurocarbon is steep compared to monofilament but worth it. Sharing is good.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66139304733249025292020-01-30T11:42:43.398-05:002020-01-30T11:42:43.398-05:00billp
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I still have the white one, I did not...billp<br />Thanks<br />I still have the white one, I did not post it because it's the same as the amber one. My neighbor just had one, he came through it just fine. I hope your surgery gos well.<br />Tying and reading is what I'm doing today, and cooking too.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-16771572450462302632020-01-30T11:38:58.123-05:002020-01-30T11:38:58.123-05:00Beaverdam
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Joe I use them for every type of ...Beaverdam<br />Thanks<br />Joe I use them for every type of fly. I like them because they are much more flexible than mono leaders. They last an unbelievable amount of time. They a pleasure to lift off the water. Before using the furled leaders I used Orvis Braided leaders.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-49895814706120775372020-01-30T10:54:29.849-05:002020-01-30T10:54:29.849-05:00I always talk to the guys fishing by me about what...I always talk to the guys fishing by me about what they use for a leader. You like Fluorocarbon for your leader. I use Fluorocarbon for my leader when soaking Power Bait. A lot of times, it's the reason I catch fish and others don't. I try to always share my secrets and Fluorocarbon leader is a big one. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-24416796987544037272020-01-30T09:55:28.348-05:002020-01-30T09:55:28.348-05:00What happened to the white glass Cane&Silk you...What happened to the white glass Cane&Silk you had?<br /><br />I was just about to shoot you an email about the furled leaders you use so you've answered that ;)<br /><br />Getting a knee replacement in March so I'll have to get my fishing in beforehand. Reduced to tying and reading.billphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321627853004175813noreply@blogger.com