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Dries, wets, nymphs and streamers...it's all good!
I have 3 rods on deck to build for myself.....which first?
I am out of work the week of 2/20 and will have time on my hands and won;t be able to do much but sit (foot surgery) and have everything I need to build the following 3 rods.
Sage TCX 11'9" switch rod in 8wt
Sage 99 in 5wt
& a 10' 4wt
I am leaning towards the Sage TCX first since I will be needing and using it come mid march. I already have the TCX 7126 for swinging, but wanted something a little different for those in between times of fishing the smaller than SR creeks, but can still launch a swung fly a mile, but will also double as an effective nymph rig when the fish a low in the water and not moving towards streamers.
Sage 99 rod. I already have a factory built 5wt rod, but was able to get a good deal on a blank and components. I'll build this on and then sell my factory rod after which still has a blank warranty card. I would prefer to fish a rod that I built any day over a factory rod for the same reasons we like to fish flies we tie. If anyone is interested inthe factory 99, let me know. It's a great stick and is $699 new, will sell it for $350 to anyone on NEFF. 99 :: Specialty :: Rods :: 99 Specialty :: 99 :: Specialty :: Rods :: Home
The 4wt? Not needed at all, but picked up a cheap 4 piece blank at the show and can build the whole thing for under $100. Why not have 2 nymph rigs when trout fishing? One for indicator fishing, dry dropper fishing and one for European style nymphing. Don't worry, I still have my dry fly rig(s) which will always be with me........
So I guess my decision is made, I will be building the TCX in a few weeks. I'll try to remember to post pics with descriptions as I go along.
I am out of work the week of 2/20 and will have time on my hands and won;t be able to do much but sit (foot surgery) and have everything I need to build the following 3 rods.
Sage TCX 11'9" switch rod in 8wt
Sage 99 in 5wt
& a 10' 4wt
I am leaning towards the Sage TCX first since I will be needing and using it come mid march. I already have the TCX 7126 for swinging, but wanted something a little different for those in between times of fishing the smaller than SR creeks, but can still launch a swung fly a mile, but will also double as an effective nymph rig when the fish a low in the water and not moving towards streamers.
Sage 99 rod. I already have a factory built 5wt rod, but was able to get a good deal on a blank and components. I'll build this on and then sell my factory rod after which still has a blank warranty card. I would prefer to fish a rod that I built any day over a factory rod for the same reasons we like to fish flies we tie. If anyone is interested inthe factory 99, let me know. It's a great stick and is $699 new, will sell it for $350 to anyone on NEFF. 99 :: Specialty :: Rods :: 99 Specialty :: 99 :: Specialty :: Rods :: Home
The 4wt? Not needed at all, but picked up a cheap 4 piece blank at the show and can build the whole thing for under $100. Why not have 2 nymph rigs when trout fishing? One for indicator fishing, dry dropper fishing and one for European style nymphing. Don't worry, I still have my dry fly rig(s) which will always be with me........
So I guess my decision is made, I will be building the TCX in a few weeks. I'll try to remember to post pics with descriptions as I go along.