JAWallace
02-19-2019, 08:20 PM
This is an inexpensive rod, but I'll write a little about it, because I had the 6 wt. version, sold it on here, and it's one of the few rods I regret selling. This one is a 7 wt, feels about the same but with a little more backbone and a fighting butt.
I'm a big fan of IM6 because I'm not fond of super fast rods, and the IM6 blanks cast very similar to fiberglass which is what I use 90% of the time, except they are lighter.
For whatever reason, the Signature II rods that replaced the Signature I don't have the same smooth feel. They aren't as bad as the Professional Series, but close, IMO.
I fought and landed an 8 lb. trout with my 6 wt. Signature I, and I think I was pretty much at 100% of the rod's capability, approaching tip to cork, but what fun!
TFO calls this a "starter rod," and the action certainly qualifies for that, but to us fiberglass fanatics this rod casts like a rod should--smooth but not noodle like, and with enough reserve to land an American River steelie.
This is another rod I picked up from a friend moving to where trout are not, and it's in fine shape. This a two-piece rod, and comes with a sock only, typical of TFO.
$85 cash pickup price. Shipping isn't economical for this rod, but I'll do it at cost if necessary. The new version is $135. This one is returnable--if you don't like it after a few days, just bring it back. Thanks.
JW
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I'm a big fan of IM6 because I'm not fond of super fast rods, and the IM6 blanks cast very similar to fiberglass which is what I use 90% of the time, except they are lighter.
For whatever reason, the Signature II rods that replaced the Signature I don't have the same smooth feel. They aren't as bad as the Professional Series, but close, IMO.
I fought and landed an 8 lb. trout with my 6 wt. Signature I, and I think I was pretty much at 100% of the rod's capability, approaching tip to cork, but what fun!
TFO calls this a "starter rod," and the action certainly qualifies for that, but to us fiberglass fanatics this rod casts like a rod should--smooth but not noodle like, and with enough reserve to land an American River steelie.
This is another rod I picked up from a friend moving to where trout are not, and it's in fine shape. This a two-piece rod, and comes with a sock only, typical of TFO.
$85 cash pickup price. Shipping isn't economical for this rod, but I'll do it at cost if necessary. The new version is $135. This one is returnable--if you don't like it after a few days, just bring it back. Thanks.
JW
14612
14613