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My New 2wt

Postby thtsarumr » November 26th, 2008, 5:59 pm

This rod was made for me to say thanks for my service. I fished it the one and only time during the 9 Man Trip on Clown Creek. It sure is a sweet little rod. Thanks Chiaki.

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Now all that I need is a reel.....
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Re: My New 2wt

Postby anacrime » November 26th, 2008, 6:05 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-J-Austin-Forbes ... 240%3A1318
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Re: My New 2wt

Postby flybob » November 26th, 2008, 6:12 pm

Chiaki is one generous man, and a fantastic rod builder!
And we are ALL lucky to have you serving our country Blu!

Just for the record, I have one of those little JAF reels that Shane linked to, it is super light and super strong!
Just don't get it near any intense flame, it is Magnesium!

By the way for those of you that did not see it, Blu has a beautiful casting stroke, he had at least 60' of line out not including the leader, and laying that fly as gently as a falling feather!

Thanks for posting the pictures of the rod,
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Re: My New 2wt

Postby strohble » November 26th, 2008, 6:13 pm

That's a pretty sick rod, more of a wand actually. A 12 incher is gonna' feel like a marlin!!!!!! You're gonna' have some fun with that thing.I'm curious what the length is, I figure 6 1/2 to 7 feet?--Eric
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Re: My New 2wt

Postby thtsarumr » November 26th, 2008, 6:43 pm

what do you all think about this:

http://www.dennisonspecialtyflyreels.co ... tail?no=18
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Re: My New 2wt

Postby anacrime » November 26th, 2008, 6:58 pm

I was looking into that one for my 0wt. Never got any feedback from anyone but it seems pretty good.
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Re: My New 2wt

Postby darrin terry » November 26th, 2008, 8:06 pm

Nice, Blu. Chiaki does nice work, doesn't he? Gotta love the action of a 2wt.

Thanks for your service and enjoy the rod. :D
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Re: My New 2wt

Postby Sasha » November 26th, 2008, 8:19 pm

I did not know they even made TXLs that large :lol:


Just kidding that is a great looking rod, have fun with your new toy and post plenty of pics.
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Re: My New 2wt

Postby thtsarumr » November 26th, 2008, 8:34 pm

Mike,

Matilda (2wt) won't even come out of her case because you made out with her that night after dinner and haven't called her back. :lol:
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Re: My New 2wt

Postby stanbery » November 28th, 2008, 5:02 am

The lowest this reel goes is 5.5 ounces in a 3/4 weight.
http://albrighttackle.com/items/fly-reels/bugati/bugati-reels-bg-3-4-detail.htm
On sale for 70% off so a total of $20.70 for the reel is a really good deal.
Eric bought one and he really likes it.

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Re: My New 2wt

Postby STMFlyGuide » November 28th, 2008, 9:16 am

Nice fly rod! unique colours as well.. that looks like Chiaki's work.. I remember seeing his first rod he did.. and now he is as good as any rod wrapper I have seen...
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Re: My New 2wt

Postby thtsarumr » November 28th, 2008, 9:53 am

David,

PM sent.
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