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mike464
10-07-2007, 05:55 PM
I went down on the Clearwater last week and saw Poppy and ended up with a new Lamson and Echo Classic, thrashed around for 2 days and got 3 hits. I found a new GLX Greased Line rod on ebay last night for $425 so I grabbed it too. Now I just have to figure out what I'm doing, I'm going to swing flys on the Clarkfork and try to get the technique down before I try for steel again. Mike in Missoula



Sloan Craven
10-07-2007, 07:09 PM
That's a nice package that Mike " Redshed, Poppy" offers. You're gonna be really happy with it once you get your casting down. Just remember to slooooooooow it down.
Zen Piscator
10-07-2007, 07:36 PM
I just love those echo speys, really a great rod. Keep working on the clearwater, remeber as the water cools to slowww down your swing. Good luck!
Charlie Erdman
10-07-2007, 07:46 PM
join the club...i might have to think about getting another set up here soon. it's addicting
fredaevans
10-08-2007, 01:34 AM
join the club...i might have to think about getting another set up here soon. it's addicting

iagree

I've been asked on several occasions (to the effect): 'Just how many rods and reels do you have Fred?' To be honest, I've lost count a long time ago. That said, gather that the Redshed will be getting some new ones in the 4 and 5 line weight designations. Gotta get me one of those puppies for low water summer work.:thumb:
Red Shed
10-08-2007, 09:54 PM
thrashed around for 2 days and got 3 hits.

Three grabs in two days, I think you did quite well.
fredaevans
10-09-2007, 05:03 AM
Three grabs in two days, I think you did quite well.

I think the problem is 'grabs,' not hook ups:ray1: ..... this summer I can 'relate.':mad:
mike464
10-09-2007, 06:57 AM
I'm not complaining, the thrashing was my fault. I was happy I got a tug at the end of the line, I must at least had the fly wet. Mike
Ian Broadie
10-10-2007, 02:21 PM
I was also bit by the spey bug and last week I managed to catch my first salmon on my Deer Creek 7/8 weight. There's something special about catching the first fish on a new rod.

Also kinda justifies all the hours of practice getting a fishable cast down, not pretty, but fishable and getting better all the time.