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I'm looking into trying out a lightweight rod, so a cheap-o is my first option. Has anyone had any experience with hook and hackles forecast 6'6'' 2wt. I also chose this rod because I do alot of creek fishing and backpacking, so size is a serious consideration. Any recomendations are welcome.
-David
P.S. somebody could send me a 2wt. boo to try out? http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
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While I have had good luck with everything I have purchased from Hook and Hackle especially the 9' 3 wt IM6 blank which I believe is one of the best 3 wts on the planet.I would suggest you consider the Cabela's Three Forks 7 1/2' 3 wt 3 pc. It will break down shorter than the 2 pc 6'6" and the difference between a 2 and 3 wt is minimal.
IMO the Three Forks is the best value in the history of civilized man. My only experience is with the 3 wt. It casts like a rod costing much more than the $50 price AND you don't have to put it together.
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"The only thing worse than getting old is not getting old"
Mountainlaker;
I've built the 4 pc Forecast 6' 6" 2 wt. rod. very sweet rod!! Highly recommend it. You won't go wrong.
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Don't forget the Michigan Fish-In August 14th to the 20th. The Holy Water's of the Au Sable await you!!
Cactus
I built the 2 piece. What Jack said "You can't go wrong".
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Bill
Mountainlaker,
I've built some(8) Forecasts in the past, including the 7'6" 5 weight in a 4 piece, and am very happy with them. In fact, last Thursday I ordered the very same rod you mentioned. One thing I would suggest doing that I did not do one the 4 piece I built, put some type of identifier nesr the ferrules to line up the sections. These can be a little dot, a line or any small design.
Allan
I love them. Cheap-o pricing, but good quality. I've built quite a few of them and like them a lot. They aren't a TCR by any means, but then again, I wouldn't want a TCR for the areas and types of fishing I do anyway. They are just a good moderate action line of blanks.
I checked out the cabelas 7'6'' 2wt and really like it. Also, it's a great value at only $80.00 for the combo. I would like to build a rod, but don't really have time as this is my last summer before graduating and i'm planning on alot of time comsuming hikes while im still free on summers...and work http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/frown.gif Thank you to everyone
-David
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[This message has been edited by MountainLaker (edited 12 June 2006).]
Just finished building one .cast well
Wall-Mart,,, Scientific Anglers combo,,, less than 60 bucks!
MountainLaker,
The summer is for fishing, the winter is for building rods. Give it a shot when your waters close up for the season.