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shi man oh man

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WTB 8 weight Fly rod, Large arbour reel
« on: August 08, 2012, 09:36:23 PM »
Looking to get an 8 weight setup, something to get me started. A complete setup is prefered. An easy casting rod, Large arbour LH reel. Lines would be a bonus. thanks
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Re: WTB 8 weight Fly rod, Large arbour reel
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2012, 08:30:05 AM »
What is your budget, what length of rod and any particular models that you are preferring? 
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Re: WTB 8 weight Fly rod, Large arbour reel
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2012, 09:40:48 PM »
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shi man oh man

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Re: WTB 8 weight Fly rod, Large arbour reel
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2012, 11:25:43 PM »
200-250 is the budget , as for length, model.....not sure. castability is my preference. I havent owned an 8 weight before
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Re: WTB 8 weight Fly rod, Large arbour reel
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2012, 07:41:06 AM »
I have two Okuma Intergrity 7/8 fly reels for sale posted in the classifieds section here. $45 each. Great inexpensive disk drag reel.
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Re: WTB 8 weight Fly rod, Large arbour reel
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2012, 08:59:47 AM »
email me at dougliu@telus.net

I may have a set up you might be interested in.

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shi man oh man

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Re: WTB 8 weight Fly rod, Large arbour reel
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2012, 06:44:20 PM »
Dennyman if u see this, i am unable to respond to your message for some reason i need your email adress thnks
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kalex60

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Re: WTB 8 weight Fly rod, Large arbour reel
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2012, 09:42:24 PM »
I will give you an echo solo 8 weight with a broken tip you just send it back to echo they will fix it for like 40 bucks I don't need it any more because I bought a Spey rod instead
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Re: WTB 8 weight Fly rod, Large arbour reel
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2012, 09:51:03 PM »
I have ....

Dragonfly DFW 98 (9’ / 8 wt)

Okuma Airframe 7/9

Complete with Cortland multi tip system (floating / clear / type 3 / type 5)

in good condition

asking $200.00 obo ... or make me an offer

John
(604) 690-7472
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