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[carpenter]

i am reasonable new to fly fishing and need a little help figuring out my next weight rod i already have a 6 but have been in the ocean and find its a little under powered . was also contemplating a spey rod ? also don't have the funds for top of the line gear so maybe some suggestions of where to look already checked the obvious here craigslist etc. thanks  carpenter

[slurpie]

A 10wt fly rod would be very good for springs but it would be over classed for smaller coho.  Keep in mind if you are to be buying 1 rod for most lower mainland species, my choice would be an 8 wt.  It is a good coho and chum weight but can handle smaller springs.  I have landed sub 20lb springs on an 8wt when coho fishing.  It took some time but it can be done.  Having said that, it took a while to revive the spring.  If you are only targeting springs, the 10 wt is the choice.  My 2¢

[purplehelmet]

I use a 9wt & find it good multi-purpose for Salmon...

[speyghillie]

Hi Carpenter,
I have a few 13ft 9wt Spey rods at a buddies house in BC i dont use, i think there is a 13ft Bruce@Walker and a couple of brand new Scierra 12ft 9in, if you are looking for something in that range let me know and i will call my buddy and see whats there.
Thanks Gordon.

[Kype]

I use an 8 weight and it is undergunned - takes too long to get the larger fish in and in turn can over tire them.  Switched back to a Double Handed Rod and FAR better.  Gives you the obvious extra leverage with fish but more importantly it allows you to control the speed of the fly far more - resulting in more hook ups.  Esp for Springs in deeper holes and strong water, slowing down the path of the fly is v important.

Check out Greys rod selection - they are excellent mid-range rods (http://www.fishingmegastore.com/greys-platinum-xd-saltwater-models~23.html)

My thoughts.

[Rp3Flyfisher]

Hi Carpenter,
I have a few 13ft 9wt Spey rods at a buddies house in BC i dont use, i think there is a 13ft Bruce@Walker and a couple of brand new Scierra 12ft 9in, if you are looking for something in that range let me know and i will call my buddy and see whats there.
Thanks Gordon.

Hey Gordon;

I would be VERY interested in having a look at the rods. What kind of $ are you looking for?? Let me know VIA PM if you want.

Are you back in town? If so, we should hook up again, I buy ya a Beer!!

Rick

[mbowers]

If you're fishing the ocean I would step all the way up to a 10.  The sinking lines will sink faster than the same line in an 8, you can cast the 10 longer distances, especially in some wind and it does have more backbone for fighting.  As far as duration of most of the fight, to me tippet strength determines how hard I pull on a fish more than the fly rod.  Rod line weight is only important in the last 20 feet when you have to lead the fish to net / land it.  Spey rods are great for throwing sinking heads a LONG way in the ocean..

[speyghillie]

Hey Rick,
Flying into Calgary on the 12th of next month and heading through to Vernon before driving down to Chilliwack for a week, got some Irish guys coming  fishing with me, would be great to catch up.
I will be at Cultus Lake resort with all the new Scott Mackenzie DTX rods and lines for guys to try, as well as doing a Speycasting class for 6 guys on Sunday the 16th Oct, so if you know any guys that want a days Speycasting lesson on the Sunday let me know $100.00 a head, 10am til 3pm.

I am sure i have 3 or 4 13ft rods at a buddies house as well as some reels ect that i never use, will give ya a call Rick , will be at Cultus Lake resort for the week.
Cheers Rick.

Gordon Macleod
DTX Pro Staff.

[carpenter]

hey guys thanks for the imput sounds like a 9 weight might be my best bet . Gordon might need to take a look at some of the unused rods maybe but money is deffinatly an issue right now with my new born son . i dont want to waste your time but if you could let me know what price range you are looking to sell the either rod let me know and i will see if i can swing it .pls email me @ rdc0606@hotmail.com and maybe we can work something out.  thanks to all you guys for your help in this matter carpenter.

[speyghillie]

Hi Cerpenter,
No worries, will call my buddy and see whats at his house, i left a load of fishing gear with him as it saved me taking rods out each time i flew from Scotland to BC, they ended up living with him as i ended taking more and more stuff with me, and this is trip number 37, i think his garage is like a fly shop now. 

Gordon Macleod
Scott Mackenzie
DTX Pro Staff.

[Rp3Flyfisher]

Hey Rick,
Flying into Calgary on the 12th of next month and heading through to Vernon before driving down to Chilliwack for a week, got some Irish guys coming  fishing with me, would be great to catch up.
I will be at Cultus Lake resort with all the new Scott Mackenzie DTX rods and lines for guys to try, as well as doing a Speycasting class for 6 guys on Sunday the 16th Oct, so if you know any guys that want a days Speycasting lesson on the Sunday let me know $100.00 a head, 10am til 3pm.

I am sure i have 3 or 4 13ft rods at a buddies house as well as some reels ect that i never use, will give ya a call Rick , will be at Cultus Lake resort for the week.
Cheers Rick.

Gordon Macleod
DTX Pro Staff.

PM Sent!!

Rick

[speyghillie]

Cheers Rick, will give ya a shout for sure............... for some reason i cant PM ya, got a good buddy coming with me, AAPGAI Trout casting Instructor Stevie Munn, he likes beer too,          will be having a REAL whisky tasting session one or two nights, will bring some bottles over from Scotland for the event.
Cheers Rick.
Gordon.
Scott Mackenzie
DTX Pro Staff.

[Nuggy]

Where`s Hook with his classic "I use an 8wt to land 40 lb springs "

[speyghillie]

Had a look at the list of stuff i have at my buddies house, holy sh**.
I have around 25 fly lines
2 brand new Scierra Mutuka 12ft 9in rods rated for a 9wt
1 Bruce and Walker 13ft rated for a 9wt  (hand built in the UK)
2 New Sharpes of Aberdeen Gordon 2 Rods (single handed rods)
2 sharpes or Aberdeen Spey wading Staff's
around 30 fly boxes with flies inside
Vac rac rod holders ect.
I also have some brand new scierra reels
Shooting head kits ect.
I will be having a clear out when i get to BC in a few weeks.

Cheers Gordon.
Scott Mackenzie
DTX Pro Staff