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 Finally got out with the new rod
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09/03/16 09:05 PM
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Capt. Brendan
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I've been tying a lot lately but I haven't really had the chance to go out and fish. I recently got a new 8wt and today I picked up a Hydros SL reel for it. After lunch I went over to some ponds to try the rod out, and boy is it a cannon!    Both fish were actually pretty chunky and they fought pretty hard. Caught 'em on those whiteout clousers I tied the other day.
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/04/16 07:24 PM
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J-Moe
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Great stuff 
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/04/16 10:56 PM
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RonL
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Congratulations on the new reel . Is the rod Orvis also ?
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/04/16 11:22 PM
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Robert Hunter
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You have the right fly on!
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/04/16 11:39 PM
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Jim Ford
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I got a new 5 wt. Recon with a new Hydros SL several months ago. My one trip since to Rockport was accompanied by crazy winds. The 8 wt. was the lightest rod I got to use. Hopefully the Recon/Hydros rig will defeat a few reds at Matagorda next month. So far I am impressed with the SL, although I haven't gotten to fish with it yet.
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/05/16 12:14 AM
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Capt. Brendan
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RonL,
The rod is actually a Beulah Bluewater that I bought from BoPro on here!
Jim,
I put the Hydros SL on some buffalo today and I have nothing but good things to say about it. It handled some pretty decent fish that jumped into the current with no problems. I hope you like yours!
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/05/16 12:21 AM
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Capt. Brendan
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Last edited by Brendan H; 09/05/16 12:34 AM.
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/05/16 12:24 PM
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Hunter498
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I put a Orvis Hydros Sl on both my Orvis Helios 2 rods, 6 wt and 8 wt. I recently made a trip to Corpus Christi and fished with a friend. The Helios 2, Hydros Sl set up was great. I caught several nice black drum in the 20-24 inch range and a nice 21 inch redfish. The rods did great casting into the wind and the reels handled the fish with ease!!
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/05/16 04:31 PM
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Robert Hunter
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That is a slick looking reel a good drag is critical. especially when fishing lighter lines
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/05/16 08:56 PM
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Great way to break in a new rod! Nice fish. Bet the Carp fight was awesome! 
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/07/16 05:32 PM
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BoPro
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I'm glad you're enjoying the rod Brendan! Looks much better being used than sitting in the closet. Looks like the Wulff Bermuda line is serving you well too.
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Re: Finally got out with the new rod
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09/07/16 05:50 PM
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Capt. Brendan
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Both are working great for me BoPro! Thanks again!
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