Fishing The Fly Scotland
Index => Tackle Talk => Topic started by: Steven Sinclair on 06/08/2012 at 21:08
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Guys,
I was fortunate enough to receive two VERY nice fishing related wedding presents this Saturday.
I had mentioned to my father that I was planning to have a go at the Sailfish here in Malaysia and he presented me with a 14# Daniellson Anti Reverse reel which was later matched to a 9' 13# Abel Fly Rod from a family friend.
My only sticking point now is what line to match to this outfit. Does anybody have any ideas as to what to look at?
:z18
Steven.
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Rio Leviathan would probably be your best bet.
Cheers
Ben
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http://www.tacklebargains.co.uk/acatalog/Cortland-444-Precision-Tropic-Plus-Billfish-Fly-Line---Save-30---5031.html
A 65 foot Marlin/Billfish line designed purely for them. No need for long lines as a 30 foot cast is a very long cast in this situation.
These lines get a great write up.
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43' head? Seems a bit long for one shot casts from a boat and also seems rather light compared to the Rio. I've used the Rio and can vouch for it turning over and deliering fast, built on 70lb core.
Cheers
Ben
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43' head?
Where did you 43 feet from? Tiz 65 feet in total, can't find details on head length but I know this is the goto line for Flyfishergirl...and that says it all ;)
http://www.flyfishergirl.com/?page_id=447
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Where did you 43 feet from?
From their taper charts Rob!!
Ben
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Could not find any charts for that line as its discontinued...lol
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From their taper charts Rob!!
Ben
Ahhh..this one.. http://www.cortlandline.com/products/default.asp?id=55
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since when do Abel make fly rods ?
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since when do Abel make fly rods ?
Stopped making them back in 2006. Made from 2 weight right through to 14 weight.
All sorts of reasons why they stopped, but this is my favourite reason of all time, found on the Flyforums site...
"From what I have been told, the reason for discontinuing the rods is that due to the resins, glues & carbon dust involved in the manufacturing process the employees health insurance contributions from their salaries was increased three fold. The decision was therefore taken to cease production."
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Hi all,
Thanks for your responses!
Sorry for my delayed response it has been a tad hectic with the wedding etc but that's me back down in Malaysia.
Marc,
I will try and post a pic of said rod when I get home this evening.
Cheers
Steven.