Re Big fly rod - Lamberson, William R.

I have two that I like, Chris Obuchowski has distributed a taper for an 8' #8 that is similar to a light Para-17.  It is a very light weight rod considering its ability to throw an eight weight line.  It is rather light in the butt, I'm not sure how it would fight a large steelhead or salmon, but Chris may use it for that. The fact the it balances somewhat toward the tip can be tiring, but then so can a heavy rod.  The second that I like is a Dickerson 8015 Guide Special, a taper that I converted to quad.  It is a real honey, but the #7 may not be as heavy as you want.  No question that it has the strength in the butt to handle a large fish.

Bill Lamberson

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Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 3:29 PM
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Subject: Big fly rod


All,

I'm thinking about building a rod for steelhead and/or salmon fishing. 
I'm thinking maybe a 7/8/9 weight rod.  Does anyone have any ideas? 

Thanks.

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