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Thomas and Thomas DH1206-3
Posted by: Bruce Robb (---.akdigitel.static.gci.net)
Date: July 11, 2015 10:13AM

I picked up the 50% off blank to play with but know nothing about the double handed rod world. Should I build this blank with a Spey grip or with a switch grip? Thanks for your help!

Pesco Ergo Sum

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Re: Thomas and Thomas DH1206-3
Posted by: gary Marquardt (---.hsd1.mi.comcast.net)
Date: July 11, 2015 11:16AM

A 1206 is designed for switch rod if I remember right. You can still Spey cast with a switch set up. Hence the name switch. Single or double handed.

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Re: Thomas and Thomas DH1206-3
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: July 12, 2015 10:58AM

It's a spey blank, I like it with a Rio Skagit Spey line 450 grain, Rio 15 ft. tips up to around 200 gr., T14 tips 8 to 15 ft. Rear grip length of about 4 1/4 inches and 10 1/2 to 12 inch fore grips seem to be used most. Nice trouter and summer steelhead rod. Best grain window 540 to 650 I think.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/12/2015 08:30PM by Spencer Phipps.

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Re: Thomas and Thomas DH1206-3
Posted by: Spencer Phipps (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: July 12, 2015 10:59AM

double post.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/12/2015 11:02AM by Spencer Phipps.

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Re: Thomas and Thomas DH1206-3
Posted by: Bruce Robb (---.drywallsystemsks.com)
Date: July 12, 2015 01:43PM

Thanks for the detailed answer. Perfect! Love this site and the knowledge folk who share.

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