How nice of a fishing rod is this in the 7'6 4-5wt 2/2 ?
I am looking at possibly getting one
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Posts: 600 10/28/2009 15:19 |
Pretty good, not a 4/5 though, more like a 5/6.
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Posts: 974 10/28/2009 18:00 |
The 290 is very nice - very popular for years. yep, agreed -probably 5-6 weights...
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Posts: 323 10/29/2009 16:16 |
I've had a couple and regret ever selling them. For some reason, they seemed to fit my style, pace and needs quite nicely. The 290s are arguably one of the
nicest rods made by SB and they seem to hold their value fairly. Even though I don't need another 7.5 footer, I think I would snap up a SB 290 if the right
one came along. In the end, I think you'd enjoy the rod - and if you didn't, you could likely sell it for a decent price.
Dean D
"I used to be clueless, but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees."
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Posts: 299 12/10/2009 10:12 |
I've found the Mdl 290 to have a nice medium action, but it is definitely 'guide poor'....at least for my taste. I would get line slap. |
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Posts: 66 12/10/2009 12:00 |
"guide poor" - Agree! So, i added new ones. http://clarksclassicflyro...ately-.html#reply-161381 Not
the best refinish but it will be much smoother on the water. Couldn't be happier.
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Posts: 1030 12/10/2009 18:59 |
Another forum member ( citing an improved action) suggested just adding a guide at the present stripper location and then moving the stripper down a bit.
Great tip - worked well for my rod. Easy to do also...
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Posts: 431 12/13/2009 19:22 |
love mine, casts fine with a WF5
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