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- 7'10" rod delivers some wicked ''heat''
- Respond to a shorter, more aggressive power stroke on the cast
- Legal length for bass tournaments
- Includes matching Hobbs Creek™ large arbor reel, Bass Taper fly line, backing, and leader
Muscling big flies and big fish around tight cover requires rapid reflexes and a fly rod that can respond instantly. Hauling a snook out of mangroves or a bass out of a treetop are basically the same job, best accomplished with a shorter rod that delivers more torque. These 7'10" rods bring some wicked ''heat'' when you’re driving home the iron; they also respond to a shorter, more aggressive power stroke on the cast. Legal length for bass tournaments.
Outfits include a matching Hobbs Creek™ large arbor reel, Bass Taper fly line, backing, and leader.
Rated 3.3 out of 5Â by 3
reviewers.
Rated 3 out of 5Â by MuskyFly Not too Shabby
This rod is alright. It is a good rod for bass. I catch a lot of bass and carp on it, and it does well. The reel is pretty basic, you can't complain. The main problem I have with this rod is the very first time I took it out, it was raining, and the cork handle started to chip away where my fingers were. Otherwise it has not done that as long as the handle is dry.
June 22, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Bassfishingasmuchasican Excellent product
It took several outings to get used to casting such a stout rod. Once I got the hang of it, I started catching fish consistantly. This rod handles big fish easily, I cought a couple of 3lb. Bass on poppers. Absoutely loved the way it casts and allowes you to handle good fish
May 31, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5Â by danddmrs Not a great set up
Purchased the 10wt in hopes of taking it to Canada after some Pike. The rod casts OK and I'm a fairly novice fly fisherman so I'd give it a break except that the reel this came with is really very poor. The drag will not tighten up enough to deal with a big fish or if you can get it tight enough I don't see how you would ever adjust it during the battle.
I was hoping this would be a better set up since I only need it for one trip a year, but it would seem I'll be shopping for something else next year.
Would probably give 1 star except that I don't consider myself talented enough to decide that. Probably the most disappointing purchase ever from BPS.
May 18, 2012
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I'm sure the 10wt could. I catch monster carp on the 8wt.
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If fishing the salwater flats, does the shorter rod affect the distance you can cast?What about fighting a large fish? Does the shorter length make it more difficult?
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It will take some getting used to, if you've never thrown a short rod. It's a shorter, faster power stroke. Your timing needs to be crispy.Now that I'm used to a shorter rod (8-10 wt), I can consistently cast it further than my 9 footers of the same line weights because I can generate more hand speed, and load it faster.
As far as fish fighting, a shorter rod gives you more raw leverage, control, and power on big fish. Note that most big game fly rods (14-16 wt) are only 8 feet long.
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Harvey,Personally I would go with a longer rod. You will be doing distance casting, extremely long casts and this will be hard with such a small rod. You can do it, but I suggest double-hauling and a good night's sleep before. As well, when fishing the flats or any saltwater it seems, those fish will see you and they will spook. With a longer rod, you will have to struggle less to get it out there and be more precise with your targets. Good Luck!!
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