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tommylee
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 Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:31 am • # 101 |
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My new rod and sunfish  Sharpe's of Aberdeen #3 7'6" model Gordon. 
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6footrod
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Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:34 pm • # 102 |
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Sage TXL-F 2360-4 6' 3 pc. #2/3. Built on the top 3 sections of a Sage TXL-F 000710-4. Rod weighs just under 1 oz. and uses rubber "O" rings for bands, they don't mar and are easily replaced. Bastardized rimless Hardy Flyweight. 
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bart
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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:42 am • # 103 |
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Nice combo!
Can you post a few more pics from the construction of this reel?
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6footrod
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:23 am • # 104 |
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The Flyweight frame had a broken rim, the rim was removed and a SS wire was installed as a line guide/guard. Not my design or repair but that of Bob Perry (Fly Supplies) . The resulting frameless reel is a significant improvement over the original. Patent Pending 
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bart
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2016 12:37 pm • # 105 |
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Nice!!!
looks even better than the original...
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glcaddis
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 2:36 pm • # 106 |
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Location: Illinois
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When I was getting back into the UL game, I bought an old Orvis 7'9" rod. It was sold as a 2 wt, but has no markings left on it and the rod tube marking is unreadable. I guess it is a 2 wt, although sometimes I wonder if it is a 3. I fish it with an Orvis Battenkill I or a Cortland Retro I reel. I have built several homemade shooting heads and like the 80 grain, 12' foot head the best. I've landed untold numbers of panfish and up to a 3 lb. bass with no problems. I'm going to be sorry when it breaks, as it surely will as the bass in my lake get bigger.
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pearow
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Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 1:22 pm • # 107 |
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I have been trying to build a fly rod(at least 5 foot length) that weighs under an ounce but as yet have never succeeded. I'm impressed!-p-
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LightFlyGuy
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:17 pm • # 108 |
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G.Loomis Pro4-x LP 7'6" 3Wt with old Lamson V1.5 (although it if wishes were granted I'd have the NRX version the Ross Evo LT0) 
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LightFlyGuy
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2016 7:20 pm • # 109 |
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Annnnnnd the tiny 5'8" RDP zero wt with the ZYZ 2.5" reel. Love this set up on small water. 
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LauraPalmer
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Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 3:26 pm • # 110 |
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robgcp wrote: A second favorite: Kettle Creek 2 piece fiberglass 3/4 weight...Made by our own Jdub,(Jerry), with a slightly modified grip.. Airex 371 with Cortland Sylk 3wf line. My own twisted leader A very smooth casting rod with a great fish on feel..  I just came...
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Guilaurent
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:05 pm • # 111 |
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Hello That is my favorite: A sage txl-l 000 with a small Sage Klick and a fantastic natural Line DT1 from JP Thebault ! Laurent 
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Guilaurent
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 4:09 pm • # 112 |
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Sorry
DT0 from Thebault It's a magic Line ...but JP Thebault will retire son !
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sbreech
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:12 pm • # 113 |
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My newest UL combo, a very smooth caster. The Sage Circa 8'9" 3wt with a olive Ross Colorado LT 4/5 with 3wt Sharkwave trout line. 
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FishingHiker
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 4:47 am • # 114 |
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Does the Circa 8'9" 3wt. need a 3wt. line or can it cast a 2wt. as well? I have a 3wt. SLT that likes a DT1 or 2wt line more than a 3wt.
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sbreech
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:18 am • # 115 |
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FishingHiker wrote: Does the Circa 8'9" 3wt. need a 3wt. line or can it cast a 2wt. as well? I have a 3wt. SLT that likes a DT1 or 2wt line more than a 3wt. Well, the Circa is designed as a slightly slower rod, so the 3wt does it just fine. I suppose if you wanted to speed it up a bit, I could throw a 2wt line, but I bought the 3wt with the intent to throw a little heavier fly than my 000wt to 2wt rods will allow.
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fkrow
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:58 pm • # 116 |
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I have the Sage Circa 3wt in both 7'9" and 8'9", for my casting style I much prefer a WF2F line.
The rod is crisper and will give slightly longer distance easily with a 2wt line.
My impression is the rod was designed with slower fuller flexing action with 3wt lines,,, it comes alive with 2wt.
Regards,
FK
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Rellinn
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 11:52 am • # 117 |
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This is Sage TXL #2-7´1" my most enjoyable rod I fish with. Fishing mainly sea Artic char and Brown trouts Reels are Waterworks purist 1 and Redigton zero, both with WF #3 lines. Made this rod few years back and now thinking of doing another one. Seems to be hard to find the blanks.  
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Hobie1dog
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:22 pm • # 118 |
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Great thread , keep the pictures coming.
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Clarkjc000
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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 10:19 pm • # 119 |
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Cliff Hilbert
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Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:12 am • # 120 |
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It caught the Covid-19 virus and succumbed to it.
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