New Rod Test Drive

[beachbum]

Yesterday I went to the Fisherman's Spot to cast a couple Winston Rods that I am interested in. The 9 wt rod I threw with a Sharkskin line was a line shooting cannon. I played the Winston rep like a big fish, to see how much muscle it had, and it would work for salmon, but maybe should be bigger for fish reps. After I finished, Ken reminded me to enter the raffle. Thanks, Ken!

I got a voice mail from Steve telling me I had won a new Winston Vapor 10 ft 7 wt rod. Today I picked it up. Dave at the Spot showed me a veratip line that was on sale, and I couldn't resist. It took me 20 minutes to tie two nail knots, put on a leader, and fly and jump in the water.

Even with the wind 40 ft plus casts were a breeze. I fished my usual spots without a hit, but I can tell I like it already. It's in the backseat of my car, staged for this week.

Sweeeeet!!







Thanks to the fine folks at the Fisherman's Spot!

[Justin]

Nice Action Bill!!
I can't think of a more deserving guy than you, and of corse mad props to Ken for telling you to enter
Can't wait to see the first critter that tangles with you and 10 footer!!

justin

[Ming Moua]

Nice Lookin Rod there.....glad you like it......
Ming

[RichardCullip]

Congrats on the new rod. What a sweet deal you got at the Spot. Now, go out and catch something big with that new rod.

[1mocast]

Nice new addition! Good Karma?

[briansII]

Very nice. Congrats! Hope it provides years of smiles.

I have a 9', 7wt, Vapor. It's been my workhorse, LMB rod for the past few years. It's been battered, beaten, and neglected, but still hauls in the fish. I seriously abuse this rod, and I haven't broken it.............yet.

briansII

[WanderingBlues]

A hearty congrats! I'd love to get into saltwater flyfishing, but I currently have nearly 2 dozen rigs (from 2wt fly set up to Avet JX with a 30-50# jigstick) in the garage. My wife would shoot me if I brought home anything else!

[Sasha]

That is just awesome...... Congrats!