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 8 Weight
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06/26/08 02:06 PM
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derik d
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I have the hankerin to get an 8 weight rod and reel. I dont wnt to spend a crapload but dont want a cheapo either. Any suggestions?
 It's more than the catfish would do.
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Re: 8 Weight
[Re: derik d]
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06/26/08 02:16 PM
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rrhyne56
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Temple Fork Outfitters - can't go wrong there. Also Graywolf Rods, I have received good reports from some board members on this company.
"have fun with this stuff"
in memory of Big Dale
RRhyne56, Flyfishing warden
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Re: 8 Weight
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#2402018
06/26/08 02:30 PM
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derik d
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I all ready like templefork better.
It's more than the catfish would do.
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Re: 8 Weight
[Re: derik d]
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06/26/08 03:06 PM
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ScottEvil
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hard to beat TFO, especially if you live in the dfw metro
Bowfishing sucks
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Re: 8 Weight
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06/26/08 03:16 PM
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Bass Bug
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Temple Fork is good choice, also St Croix makes Triumph & Reign at same or slightly higher price.
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Re: 8 Weight
[Re: Bass Bug]
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06/26/08 03:24 PM
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mickfly
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Rick Pope, owner of TFO, showed up at Texoma on the Fly III this past weekend with his full line of fly rods, one of his staff members, and his teenage daughter. They proceeded to spend the entire hot, sunny day out demonstrating their rods and helping folks with their casting. I had a chance to briefly cast the TFO Axiom 5 wt, which was impressive.
They make great rods, at a great price, and stand behind them all.
Mickfly
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Re: 8 Weight
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06/26/08 04:11 PM
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swellcat
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TFOs and Redingtons are what I fish for now, and while you're shopping: http://www.albrighttackle.com/fly-rods.htm. Several choices, and all half price. (If someone has any hands on Albright experience, please speak up.)
Last edited by swellcat; 06/26/08 06:10 PM. Reason: Clarity of first sentence
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Re: 8 Weight
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06/26/08 05:48 PM
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derik d
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I live in the ATX so I am not that far off.
It's more than the catfish would do.
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Re: 8 Weight
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06/26/08 08:17 PM
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Kube
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I really liked the 6wt axiom, that was nice. I've got an 8wt TFO TiCrX and love it now that I'm loading the rod better 
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Re: 8 Weight
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06/26/08 08:30 PM
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derik d
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That is positive encouragement because I have been casting the big flies on a 5 wt (yes it can be done if you are a strong young lad) but cant wait to to it the right way.
It's more than the catfish would do.
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