Lots of rain, lots of flow even up high. Wading was challenging. So was catching fish. Doesn't matter, it's not why I'm there.
Man I love the mountains!
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Finding them behind boulders?
You using a moonshine rod? I've been browsing their site.
Chiflyguy
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Got two of their Euro rods.
3wt seems unbalanced but I think there was a redesign.
Got the newer model 2wt
Sweet rod.
Most of them but not all. Lots of looker's, few taker's.
Yes (good eye). Vesper 8'6" 3wt. Absolutely love it!
Euro rods are a gimmick, jmo. I've been "high sticking" for 30+ years. You don't need a specialized rod to do it, especially when there is a need to actually cast in the few open areas one might come across on a blue line. Every Euro rod I've ever used (not many) are unbalanced. That can be corrected by over sizing the reel but I just don't see the need when there are better and more practical options.
I LOVE places like that but I'm about to get too old to get there. Lol
That's one thing I learned real quick about up there, I had the misconception that a short rod would be best, but found out quick to use the longest rod you can get away with, it made everything easier and if you just had to have a shorter rod because you came up on a brushy section just choke up on the rod and hold it above the cork to cast.
wildside
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love them also...just don't get there as often as I wish...stuck guiding local. Beautiful pics
my favorite type of fishing
Beautiful
Setterman
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Couldn't agree more, it's just a marketing scam.
Setterman
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Save your money. They're heavy as lead and overall not great rods. There are far better rods in that price range. I'd look at TFO for that price point. Personally I'm a loyal Sage rod guy but fully understand that they are costly and not necessarily worth the price even though they make an excellent rod
Setterman
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Same for me, I grew up fishing 7'11"
Rods on small streams and switched to a 9' rod a long time ago. So much better line control and high sticking abilities
I don't know about that, my Vesper 8'6" 3wt weighs 2.7oz. My Vesper 9' 5wt weighs 2.8oz. I wouldn't necessarily call that "heavy as lead". I have TFO equipment as well and honestly, I prefer my Moonshine rods over Temple Fork.
Beautiful spot.
Mattt
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Thought I was the only one lol. 9' sage. Absolute on tight water.
