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thawk

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Hardy Favorite Advice
« on: November 21, 2013, 12:10:07 PM »
Hello
I am considering buying a Hardy Favourite 10'6, 7/8 weight 3 piece fly rod. Does anyone have any thoughts on this rod as a steelhead rod for Vancouver Island. I would also want to use it for salmon but it's main purpose would be for steelhead.
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Ry the fly guy

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Re: Hardy Favorite Advice
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2013, 03:57:15 PM »
I live on the island and you will love it. When your getting such a quality rod like a hardy it's hard not to impressed. You will be able to handle any steelhead and most salmon except for the biggest chinooks. My advice to you would be just go for it and don't over think it too much because when you do you will find flaws that don't even matter.
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HOOK

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Re: Hardy Favorite Advice
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2013, 04:27:15 PM »
I personally dislike 3 piece rods. simply for the fact you cant break them down in half for bush walks or to quickly stick them in the vehicle for spot changes
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Re: Hardy Favorite Advice
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2013, 09:11:54 AM »
Quote from: HOOK on December 23, 2013, 04:27:15 PM
I personally dislike 3 piece rods. simply for the fact you cant break them down in half for bush walks or to quickly stick them in the vehicle for spot changes

I feel the same for all odd piece rods. There is so much to choose from that I wouldn't get set on any one brand or model. However, if you have already tried the rod and it's reasonable value then having 3 pieces rather than 2 or 4, then it's not that big a deal breaker for me. Personally, I prefer heavier weight rods to lighter ones when going after species that require fast sinking lines. Actually playing fish doesn't matter that much. A 10 foot rod will feel like a rod size heavier than a 9 foot rod.
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