Casting a rocket

[Gardenfish]

Bought a Scott SAS 6 wt. (never been used) for a hundred bucks. Took it down to the pond and had at it. Whoa! That flie would still be moving East had I not pulled it in. I always thought it was casting style that determined speed and distance, but this with this rod I swear there was smoke and flames coming out of the flie tail. I am in love.

[fcch]

GF,

I always thought it was casting style that determined speed and distance, ...

It still is casting style/technic. Just so happens that (IMO) you've found a rod/line combo that jives with your style to form an effective cast.

Have fun. I love this sport !!

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Christopher Chin
Jonquiere Quebec
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[Gardenfish]

Christopher, this means that I will be on the lookout for a 3 wt, a 5 wt, and a 9 wt SAS

How ever will I manage?

Really, I was awestruck by the ease of every cast. It was almost effortless.

[perfectloop]

i was awestruck by that price.

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take him fishing



[This message has been edited by perfectloop (edited 21 April 2005).]

[fcch]

GF,

The same model in different weights can behave a tad differently.

Or that could work quite well. Did for me.

Unfortunately for me, when I found that same "spot", it was a Sage XP. Guess what most of my workhorse rods are ?



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Christopher Chin
Jonquiere Quebec
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[Rich Ward]

You know if Mario Andreddy and I traded his race car for my truck I'll bet I could beat him around the track...... Sometimes it is the equipment and not just the driver.

Rich

[Gardenfish]

yes, a hundred bucks! I know not what the retail was, but I know that I got a deal. This is the first time I have cast a rod that felt like I was driving a sports car through the mountains.

[nowindknots]

Cold, with no experience? I'd bet on Mario. You'd kiss the wall.

Jim

You should send that comment to Scott. They might make you person of the month or something.

[Enemy_of_Carp]

A good caster can cast far and accurate with any rod. A good caster with a good rod can cast farther and be more accurate with alot more ease.