Fellows, you have answered my question as far as the weight forward line being easier to cast. I have been doing some reading, and watching a lot on u tube and video as well. I have been practicing the double haul in the back yard, getting the rhythym and coordination down. I must say it is starting to come.
As I already mentioned I have the Sage 6 WT I am practicing with. I also have a Martin Mohawk River 9 foot 5 weights, and I am practicing with as well. Now you fellows were saying the Sage is medium to fast action, and a good rod to learn on. For a guy tying to learn this, I find this interesting. In the back yard last night watching the back cast, with the two rods, the Sage is crisp and fast, the Martin is a lot slower to load, soft action. I am just starting to see the difference. I’m going to use the Sage for lake fishing this summer and try it for Coho this September, to get better at casting this year.
If I find I want to go up to an 8 WT, do you guys use a single or a double handed fly rod? I’m thinking by the time I get the single hand casting down I would probably stick with it. I am going up to Tunkwa Lake and talk to you later. Thanks for the info.