I have never fished with the Recon, but I have fished all the different weights of the Sage Bass and Sage Bass II rods (Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Peacock/Pike/Musky), which are all 7'11". They are all awesome rods and really fun to fish with. I have found they cast best with the line that was designed to go with them, otherwise I have trouble matching them. While these rods are all cannons and can toss big flies, you do lose some distance compared to the theoretically same rod at 9', you also lose line control on the water, and finally, I have never felt comfortable throwing sinking lines with them. I have more tendency to whack myself with the line and fly even when I pick the matching grains. All that being said, they are slightly easier to travel with and fun to use.
On Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 9:54:57 PM UTC-4, Douglas R wrote:
I'm looking to a pick up a new 8WT. I'm between an Orvis Recon 9' 8WT vs. the 7'`10" 8WT model.I'm assuming the 7'10" would be a great small mouth, red fish, and boat rod, but am not 100% sure? Does any body have experience with the 7'10" Recon, if so what are the pros/cons?Thanks,Doug
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