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Post by stevene on May 15, 2013 19:59:56 GMT -6
I just got this package in the mail today - sweet looking two hander from Amundson, and matching reel. Very exciting, I can't wait to get it out on the Red and try it out. Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted12' 6", so a moderate length for a spey, but a true two hander - a bit much for one handed. It supposedly casts best with a skagit line but should also perform well with an 8 wt line, so I will load up that one and get it out on the water asap. The reel it comes with is super nice too. The wind-warrior reel is one of Amundson's top end reels, and the improvements over their lower models are huge. Super smooth rotation, very light, and the drag is very smooth too. Full frame with a spool rim to the edge so that it can be palm braked. I also like the spool removal method - instead of a nut that holds the spool on the nut squeezes an o ring into a groove in the spool. It goes on and off more easily, and feels more secure than my sage reel that uses a friction o ring system. Attachment DeletedSo, anyone out there that knows what they are doing with a two handed rod and would be willing to help me out to learn - give me a shout! I'm going to need the help! Steve.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2013 17:30:34 GMT -6
Nice looking setup. One thing that I learned about 2-handers is to use a proper spey line (or switch). Skagit Lines are a little easier to learn on than Scandinavian lines but you will have difficulty learning with a traditional fly line. Softer rods are better with Skagit lines than with Scandi lines. It is important to match the grain weight of the line and tip to the grain window of the rod. Watch some U-Tube videos and get some books on Spey casting and have some fun. I can't wait to get back on the water with my Spey Rod.
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