07-15-2003, 05:48 AM
Hey there TubeDude,
The heck with the 'US' business!! I thought I was being addressed personnaly and couldn't wait to hear what your message to me was. ha ha ha
You're gonna think I'm a whimp but one thing I noticed with my beloved 'Ms Noodle' rod was that when fishing outside the float tube and casting a coupla hours, the 9 feet of 7wt cheap composite rod in front of the ol wrist made for a pretty tired grip hand.
If I balance the rod and reel setup (with extended handle) with my index finger at the handle, my finger position is about an inch from the face of the reel. Isn't that about right all things considered? I'm casting 1/8 and 1/4 ounce stuff in a flowing current.
Older I am, still....... I can cast all day with the 9 wt fly rod loaded 250 grain sinking tippit on a weighted shooting head and not get half the fatigue!!
What's your experience and solution?
JapanRon
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