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by Fkrow
Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:20 pm
Forum: Wet Fly Literature and History
Topic: Visiting John Shaner (Fly Tying Historian)
Replies: 44
Views: 134966

Re: Visiting John Shaner (Fly Tying Historian)

Many thanks for the excellent photo of the Chadwick's 477.

Regards,
FK
by Fkrow
Mon May 03, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
Topic: swinging flymphs with a switch rod?
Replies: 7
Views: 5586

Re: swinging flymphs with a switch rod?

I have a new favorite double handed rod for soft hackle fishing. Echo Dec Hogan 11'9" for 4wt, relatively soft upper section with enough lower strength to cast and mend longer distances. These two handed rods are very interesting when standing close to shore with high trees/brush,,,,, the stand...
by Fkrow
Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:13 am
Forum: Fishing Wingless Wets
Topic: swinging flymphs with a switch rod?
Replies: 7
Views: 5586

Re: swinging flymphs with a switch rod?

I use a TFO Deer Creek 11ft 4wt Switch rod and an older Sage 12ft 5wt two handed rod for smaller flies and wet fly fishing. The TFO is light enough for single handed with a Rio Nymph line in 4wt or 5wt, the Sage is too long and heavy for single handed comfort. My main reason for these longer rods is...