Gearing up

[melk]

I'm ready to do some striper casting, here in NH. Well, not until May or so! I have an 8 wt Philippson, old, should I look newer? 8 or 9 weight? Sinking or floating? Any tips/ideas welcome!
Thanks,
Mike

[Eric-WD]

MELK welcome to FAOL, if you have not done so please read Dave Micus's articles in the archives. His writing kept me awake many a long graveyard shift and almost made me want to move to the east coast just to try for one.

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/feat...us/archive.php

As I have not fished for or even seen a striper I will have to leave you in the hands of an expert.

again welcome to FAOL, I'm sure someone with more experience than I will be in shortly to answer your question.

Eric

[dudley]

I have an Orvis Golden Eagle 8wt. which is a Phillipson in disguise.
It casts big air resistant flies really well, but I gave up using it for SW fishing years ago.
Besides being heavy, the slower action doesn't work as well as a faster action rod does in the nearly constant wind.
And this is just me, but I like my GE too much to use it in the salt. Salt water gear takes a lot of abuse, so I prefer to beat on one of those modern plastic rods.
I have a bunch of different rods and lines that I use, but my go-to rig is a 9' 8wt medium-fast action rod with a 9wt floating line.
Someone else might suggest a 9', 9wt with 9wt intermediate line.
Personal preference

[melk]

Yes, the old Phillipson is a bear to cast. I had a certified instructor wrestle with it and get it going. I agree, a newer rod would be better. I cast well with my Orvis T3 mid flex.
Thanks,
Mike