Hey Newfoundlander, I have the exact same crystal river as Steven and have the exact same thoughts about the rod. Even if I'v heard and read that you can cast the whole line with a broom stick, I agree with Steven in that on the larger rivers I can't seem to get the distance with it, but, have no problems on the smaller rivers and presentation of a fly, I like the rod.Oh def. get a better line, I did not like the crystal river line. I use cortland 444 wf6wt on mine.
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