I have a 6ft, 6wt. Eagle Claw Featherweight I bought about 38 years ago. Just for fun I thought I would see what others were saying about them or what they might be selling for ($20 - $30 probably). I found just about every configuration of Featherlight you could imagine - even spinning rods but not one mention of a 6 foot 6 weight. Are there any left out there?
I think you can get close but not zackly what you want. The 6 ft. may be gone, maybe Zac will chime in cause is loves the yellow rods.
Yes, I have one that I purchased about the same time. I used it for small streams in close quarters.The 6wt was/is good for windy days and the extra " umpf" to get the fly out there. Havenāt used the rod in ages.
Iāve got the same rod. Think I bought it in the mid 1960ās at a hardware store for around $15. Used to use it a lot but like gerri, havenāt had it out in years.
Dave
Have a 6ā6" 3/4 featherweight Eagle Claw right here next to my desk. Still in its original wrap. Bought it a few years ago. Actually bought two of them then. The first time I used the one, Cary told me to put it away. He said my casting was far better on any other rod I had, and it was pathetic on the little EC. Gave it to one of my boys in the flytying group.
Yes, I have one of those; well, almost. 6 ft 6 six weight. With a Medalist on it. Also have one of the spinning rods about the same size. Havenāt used either of them in a long time. They have been relegated to the āold pileā along with the rest of the antiques.
George
Thatās what happens when a fast lady get a slow rod. They just canāt keep up with the action.
OK, Jesse. Iām calling BS!! Iām way at home with graphite, bamboo, or glass, and being a woman, I can easily adapt to any action.
Betty, can without a doubt out cast me with any of the above. I was saying the rod wasnāt keeping up with you. Yaāll come on down, we will show how to slow down. Late July or early August is a good time to learn that, especially over around the mighty muddy where I grew up.