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lee- they sure make 12# bass smaller than they usta! http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif lol
I fished an 8' 2wt all summer and had no problem with #8 poppers, 1/8" beadhead leeches, and wolly buggers. You needed to open up the loop on the weighted flies but that's normal. I cast a 1 wt last weekend that has more "tip" than the 2 wt. My best bass last summer was 15 INCHES [not #'s <G>].
Donald
[Best bass on the 2 wt, that is. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif]
[This message has been edited by beadleech (edited 10 January 2006).]
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Philip,
I agree: an 8-ft. 1-wt. rod would sure be nice, as the extra foot of length allows quicker line acceleration during casting, and also provides a deeper rod bend during the fish fight (pleasing to the eye if nothing else!).
If you find a rod like that, please don't let us fellow lightweights be the last ones to know, Okay?
I could be wrong, and I hope I'm wrong, but something tells me that few if any rod manufacturers make 8-ft. 1-weights. They may feel that a rod so long and super-flexible won't appeal to enough buyers due to their fears of not being able to pull fish out of dense cover, turn a hard run, etc.
Well, maybe the cold water typical of this month is making the fish more sluggish than normal, but my new 7-ft. 1-wt. has had NO PROBLEMS bringing in everything I've hooked during two fishing trips. I doubt an 8-ft. rod of the same weight would have any problems, either.
Joe
"Better small than not at all."
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Joe - I wasn't aware of any over 8' 1 wt's either until last weekend. When I visited a "super" fishing store [no, not cabela's or BPS] I "handled" an 8 1/2' 1 wt. It was a T&T; only problem [for me] was the price - $620.00! That rod was very "whippy".
old geezer - I've been a 3 wt user for several years as well [also just picked up the 8 1/2' TFO Pro 3 wt last fall. Nice rod.]. Last summer I used an 8' 2 wt for frankly most of my BG/redear/crappie fishing. It's a blast! There's a fairly large difference between the 3 and the 2 - way more than I woulda thought. It seems that most 1 wt users overline the rod; therefore, I'm not sure that the 1 wts are in my furture but the 2 wts are great!!
[IMO, of course!!]
Donald
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Geez,
I use a Sage 8'1" SPL 1wt and it's a wonderful little rod. It's a fine little trout tool and panfish on it are a blast.
Obviously rods like these ultra-lightweights fall into the "specialty" class of rods. But they certainly are some fun fishing rods.
Get a good one. It will pay dividends in enjoyment.
Jeremy.
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A T&T 8 1/2-ft. 1-wt. Hmmm...
And a Sage 8'1" 1-wt. Hmmm...again.
Gee, thanks guys; I really needed to hear these tidbits of news.
Cupping my hand to my good ear, could it be the bells of Santa's reindeer I faintly hear far, far in the distance?
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i second the get a good one advice. i cut corners on a 3 wt 7ft and sincerley regret not paying the price for an 8 ft or longer. i'll know next time, just can't decide between 1 wt and 2 wt and can't handle either down in the mail-order boondocks.
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I've cast a 10' 1 wt. from doRbeR. It wasn't my cup of tea, but I did catch a 15" rainbow on it without difficulty. It definitely would not do for me if there was ANY wind at all.
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Bot oh Boy, I can see it now the 1 wt will be in my hands before the end of the year.
I really appreciate the all the relpies. I just have to find the right lenght. I like throwing size 10 and 12 for the gills and crappie. If my ability improves in casting maybe I'll be all right.
If I have to overline which seems alot of you do, a 2wt?? maybe or the 1 wt.
Philip
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I was out for a short time this afternoon; just couldn't help it - 53d, open water in N Indiana in January! Took the 2 wt. Found out when I watched the weather gal this evening that we had wind gusts to 18 mph. Still managed 40'+ with a #12 foam spider! Didn't catch a d@mn thing but enjoyed the heck out of myself!! However, 20 mph wind coming off 46d water requires gloves! Got checked by the game warden - he said he shouldn't have checked me as anyone flyfishing in Jan was sure to have a license. http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/smile.gif
Donald