Printable View
I recently got a new 2wt built by Pearow (Gene Bethea) and she is very sweet. 5' long and weighs in at 1.2 ounces. I took her out Wednesday and here are some of the results.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSCF1160.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSCF1161.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSCF1162.jpg
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/DSCF1171.jpg
Great pics ! I`m envious ! thanks , bug / fly?
Nice fish on a nice rod----What's not to love? Thank you for sharing. Illinoisgiller
I was using a tiny streamer made with EP fibre on a #10 jig hook and small beadchain eyes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pat
How do you contact the rod maker? I have been looking for a 2 weight. How does a 5ft rod cast? What type/brand line are you using?
Thanks!
Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiecrazy
Bass Pro sells some 5-6' rods:
White River Fly Shop Classic Ultralight Fly Rods
Dorber's "li'l streamer" rods are another option:
global dorbeR group
If you search the archives at FAOL, you'll find lots of posts about the "li'l streamer" rods.
I like longer rods myself. Unless you're fishing in very tight quarters, longer rods do everything better, IMO. Some people really like them, though, guys like Lee Wulff and Ed Shenk.
[email protected]Quote:
Originally Posted by crappiecrazy
It casts great. Took a little practice to get my timing but once I did it's sweet. I'm using Orvis 2wf line.
I know that 2 wt rod is a lot of fun. I have been looking at one at Orvis for a whilie now.
Alrighty. I got Pearow laying up the udder one for me.
Few adjustments but I'll like it anyway.
You won't be sorry. :)
Ok what reel are you using? I think going with cortland line and dennison reel.
Pfluger 1492 for now.
gimme back my 2wt and stop using my pics! hahaahahahaa
Boy, I'm gonna have to hurt you!!! :):):)Quote:
Originally Posted by AWMiller
The Lil Whip, the Dennison fly reel, and the Cortland 444 clear creek olive WF2 wt are all here and itching to battle some gills. Little bit dark out now but tomorrow we will blast to the goat pond after work.
Once you get the timing figured out and really start casting it you will absolutely love it.
I'm building myself a 4/5 wgt..for my Wyoming trip...but a 2wgt ??..That's got to be sweet !!...
MaryLou~~
I listened to the 5 wt for everything line for years. Got a 3 weight Sage loved it.
Sorry that the fly season is winding down quick here now. The 2wt won't see much action till spring I think. But if chicks dig it I might fish with it more.
Good luck with the project. I need to take that hobby up.
2wt's are sweet. I have everything from a 2 to an 8 so I'm covered for all types of fishing. :cool:
Great pics - nice rod - life is good....