Testing my 'new-to-me' 6' 2 wt rod and reel...

Gear & Reviews
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OK, I realize this is a bit unorthodox, but since I can’t get out on the stream nearby I wanted to test my latest acquisition. I bought this rod and reel from the classifieds here on FAOL and as usual I have been extremely pleased with the purchase.

I picked up a mint TFO Signature series 6’ 2 wt rod and I have found it pays to ask a seller if they have anything else to sell when negotiating for an item - for a little more than the price of the rod I also got a Pfleuger Supreme with line to go with it - both at a very, very fair price.

Here’s a picture:

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Having received it in the middle of a lake-effect blizzard that dumped 15" of new snow on us, I decided to give it a try in the house using a bit of yarn and our little dog, Lillie, a 4 year old Bishon Frise as a trout.

Lillie wasn’t too cooperative, but my lovely wife who was vacuuming downstairs was willing to go along with me.

At least for a little while…

Bob

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Wow! An LDR on a wife…that’s a first. What kind of yarn was that lure? My wife wouldn’t rise unless it was ‘Peaches and Cream’ with a $50 bill as a dropper.

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Unlike most trout, wives have a long memory, she obviously remembered the last time she let him reel her in. Of course, a nice pearl bead with a little diamond flash would have probably worked. The correct bait and presentation are so important.

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Bob,

Happy to see the gear in the hands of its new master! Here are two conquests from the first two trips I took with it:

Marty

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Nice work, Marty!