I use a furled leader. They turn over easy even if your casting is les than perfect. A plus is you only replace tippet, not leaders.

Try art weiler in kunkletown, also George muir. I knew art when he was in jersey, he is noted for his Garrison reproductions.

I use reddington. 8 years and no leaks yet.

Mike I was replying to the casting aspects of short rods. people fish as they like. For most places around here: nothing over 7ft is needed. Take care

short rods need a faster casting tempo thats all. I use a 6ft rod on most days, never have a problem getting a fly to a fish. And landing or netting is also easy er. LONG LIVE THE SHORT ROD.

There is a split right above the trestle. There are plenty fish all threw the lower section. Most people don't fish there. the bolder fields there make good sanctuary's.

I've seen that fail, if there is a severe mismach. In other words, if the hook is to large for the tippet used. that will cause the knot to fail. I've done it.

NO LIVE BAIT OF ANY KIND ALLOWED IN THE KLG. I was there saturday and saw a brown with a large spinner attached by the edipose finn. keep the spinners out of the klg. just my veiw and i'm sticking to it.

A good part of that value is the maker. he is one the wolds best bamboo rod makers. the peerless reel is just classy. Are you looking for a graphite rod or a glass rod or maybe bamboo? I use bamboo exclusively, have for many years. good luck in klg.

you did say money was no object.

that set up would be about 2,800 give are take a little.

I think you would have to qualify that question by adding for where you fish. for me, A 7ft hollow built 4wt by glenn Bracket mated with a peerless 1.5 reel.

you won't be disappointed.:D

Most people when starting in fly fishing, may think they need every pattern, and every gadget. There are shops that prey on that for sales. You don't need everything. Just the basics. Saves on back aches too.

Ever thought about using a traditional fishing bag? I used a vest for years, I had everything but the sink in it. then paired things down.