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Arizona Bruce (User)
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Switch Rod...SWEET! 18 Years, 1 Month ago  
Didn't mention this about my BC trip, but I brought a new wand with me to Canuk-land. It was the new Sage Z-Axis 7 wt. 11 foot switch rod. Keine's set me up with the rod and spey instructor Jeff Putnam turned me on to a nice Beulah Elixer 5/6 line, which loaded the switch rod just fine.

It took a day or two of getting used to the length, but once I became proficient it was REALLY sweet. That extra length redefined my mending abilities, casting distance and ability to (finally) spey cast.

Spey has been my bane, but with this rod I was actually able to cast with my back against a steep bank, although it sure wasn't pretty! Landed a nice steelie with one of those casts, too.

Just wanted to pass this equipment info on to you all.
 
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Cool! B) 18 Years, 1 Month ago  
Looking forward to seeing that thing in action!


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Looking forward to seeing a deep bend in your rod! 18 Years, 1 Month ago  
Hey Buzzie,

I've thought of you quite a bit this past year. Really enjoyed fishing with you. We've got to put you onto more steelhead.

Any plans for hitting the T this year?

AB
 
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Re:Looking forward to seeing a deep bend in your rod! 18 Years, 1 Month ago  
Yep! Check your PM inbox.
 
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