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 beaudad |
Kiley Rod | #1381 | ||
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Posts: 6 10/15/2009 00:37 |
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Posts: 364 10/15/2009 01:10 |
I hope you enjoy fishing the rod. Take a picture of the first fish you catch, with the rod in the picture, so i can put it up in the shop.steve
please check out my profile for information and availability on my mosaic and north star rods.
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firehole |
Winston 7' 3/2 3wt. | #1383 | ||
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Posts: 4043 10/18/2009 12:34 Local user |
Here's my newest rod a rare Winston(Brackett) 7' 3/2 3wt. 2 3/4 oz. hollowbuilt hex. According to Glenn not many of these 7' 3/2's(latter
developed taper) made in comparison to 2/2's. The rod exhibits a wonderful medium fast action which will throw in close or out 50' with ease. A perfect
dry fly rod for the Firehole/Upper Gallatin and other smaller waters in the YNP.
Dennis 
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Posts: 713 10/18/2009 13:53 |
firehole wrote:That's a very sweet find, Dennis. I really like that rod and its configuration. It should indeed be splendid for the waters you mention. Being a 3wt guy, it's very dear to my heart. If you run across another, let me know! |
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firehole |
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Posts: 4046 10/18/2009 15:52 Local user |
Mark,
Thanks for the nice comment and your Eric Peterson 3wt. is one sweet rod too. This is the first 3/2 I have in my quiver of 4 3wts. with a Mahogany(Banjo's FET taper) 7'2" 2/2 on order. I've only seen one other Winston for sale which was in Lisella's Spring 2009 catalog. I looked thru 80 dealer catalogs, dealer websites and Langs auctions to see how many have been for sale. Sweetgrass previously mentioned in this rod is making a fine example of this rod as well they should since Glenn developed it. I really like its medium-fast action since it fits my casting style perfectly. If I see one I'll let you know. Dennis |
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Posts: 111 10/18/2009 17:15 |
A great Brackett era Winston. Congrats on the lovely outfit.
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Posts: 1639 10/18/2009 17:18 |
Lovely, almost cute, set up Dennis!
That Winston Perfect reel sure is handsome isn't it? Isn't it a tad on the heavy side for such a short & light rod? |
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firehole |
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Posts: 4047 10/18/2009 17:35 Local user |
Jay,
Your right and the 2 7/8" Winston is loaded with 4wt. The actual reel I used to cast it was a Robichaud 2.75" with a 3wt. Syllk. The Winston reel most often is mated with my Winston Quad 7'9" 4/5wt. which gives it perfect balance in my estimation. Dennis |
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Corcut |
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Posts: 187 10/18/2009 21:15 |
Dennis - Thank you for the pics of another beautiful Brackett era Winston. Have you had an opportunity to cast any of Glenn's 7' 3 weight hex rods in
2/2 configuration for purposes of comparison? Was Glenn able to change the taper of the 3/2 rod to make for a faster action? I have always wanted to have an
opportunity to handle a few examples of the older Winston "leetle feller" rods and wonder how they might compare to these more recent creations from
the hand of Glenn? Thank you for any insight. Regards.
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firehole |
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Posts: 4048 10/18/2009 21:43 Local user |
Corcut,
I've never handled 7' 2/2 to draw a comparison. I' always wanted a " leetle feller " but I was always a day late and penny short. I just know from talking to him I came away with the impression the 3/2 was a faster taper than the normal smooth medium action. The fastest Winston I ever owned was 8' 4oz. 2/2 built in 1946 by Stoner. Merrick's I've owned are more medium action with the exception of my 8' 3 3/4oz. 4wt. which is med-fast. I know since Glenn started Sweetgrass he's tinkered with some of the tapers to make them faster. I once a Winston Brackett 7'6" 2/2 4/5wt. which was specifically built for a owner who wanted it to be med-fast. Dennis |
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Posts: 149 10/18/2009 23:10 |
Dennis,
I can tell you that you are one lucky guy. I have the exact same Brackett /Winston rod and it is a powerful little rod that is a joy to fish with for cutts and brookies up high. Enjoy it. Bob |
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Corcut |
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Posts: 188 10/19/2009 05:55 |
Thanks for the information Dennis and enjoy fishing that rod!
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Jacktati |
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Posts: 32 10/23/2009 14:18 |
Since few years watching list and catalog
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I'm realy nut. No doubt, I am ; and this little gem just com'in today from Carmine proves it well ! A Leonard Maxwell 48-4 H that I can't resist to
share with you all.
Sorry for the poor image.
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Alaric11 |
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Posts: 127 10/23/2009 14:31 |
Vachement beau!
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Jacktati |
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Posts: 33 10/23/2009 14:37 |
Alaric11 wrote:Ne serais-je pas le seul frenchie du board ? en tous cas ton français semble bien meilleur que mon anglais de pêcheur !
Last Edited By: Jacktati 10/23/2009 14:40.
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BobS |
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Posts: 1150 10/23/2009 15:02 |
Beautiful rod. Is that a Godfrey Paradigm in the background?
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Jacktati |
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Posts: 34 10/23/2009 15:35 |
Ya Bob, and the sides plate realy match the Hunt flamming.
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Posts: 1151 10/23/2009 15:58 |
Great stuff!
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oldfishbrain |
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Posts: 1406 10/23/2009 21:10 |
Dennis;
Here is my 3/2 3wt Brackett Winston: 
Maker of light line nodeless bamboo fly rods
avardanis@sympatico.ca |
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Posts: 1443 10/23/2009 22:13 |
Gorgeous, Oldfishbrain.
Here's my newest one and I'm really excited about it -- a 7 1/2-foot 3/2 Gale Creek 3-weight, by Dennis Stone. I can't wait to try it out. 
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