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5 years ago
Tony Makris
For paste I go by weight, for glue I use a syringe
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5 years ago
Tony Makris
Ron, Why does sage no recommend building on the spine? I know they include an alignment dot on their blank and have recommended guide spacing, but I never saw where they state to not build on the spine.
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5 years ago
Tony Makris
David, If it were me, I'd stick with the 5wt, but go with the 4pc for my first rod. With a 3 or 4 you are really limited to bluegills and trout, but the 5 gives you a lot more options once you become addicted to catching fish on the fly which you will after your first trip or two. With a 5 you can fish dries, nymphs and smaller streamers for trout, gills and smaller bass. The 5wt is also a
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