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 lv2fish |
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Posts: 30 11/30/08 10:00 AM |
I have an Eagle Claw "feather light"fly rod model FL 300 it is 6" 6" long,line size 2-6 lb lure wt.1/16-3/8 oz I'm not sure what line
wt to try on it I was thinking of 3wt first Then go up or down till it feels & flys good .It might be a cheap rod but I think ti would be fun with a gill
on the other end .It is full flex
Thanks for your input  Dennis
If the hats missin I'm fishin
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 keebranch |
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Posts: 1972 11/30/08 10:11 AM Administrator / Moderator |
It's glass and short, but it is rated as more of a 5/6 and is difficult to underline with the tippy action. I know cause I had one and dumped off on an
on-line auction. You can try it, but the guys on the glass site would probably tell you the same thing.
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lv2fish |
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Posts: 30 11/30/08 10:23 AM |
 Thanks for the info,I will store it in favor of my st.croix 3wt
 Dennis
If the hats missin I'm fishin
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Posts: 78 11/30/08 11:33 AM |
That rod is a definite 5wt.
Ultralight Aficionado
Andy |
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janus73.fiberglassflyro... |
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Posts: 188 12/01/08 11:21 AM |
I had that rod in a 7' it was a 6wt. But they are very forgiving and can go up or down either way. I ended up finding a very old 7' (60's maybe)
version of the W&M featherlight it is a different blank and a different taper all together, it has become one of my favorites . But I think that the newer
ones are alot of fun to fish with and roll cast with ease..
Janus |
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Posts: 1972 12/01/08 1:56 PM Administrator / Moderator |
Janus,
That older Featherlight was made in the USA, correct? What line does it carry? I remeber good reviews on these from guys the glass site. Les |
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Posts: 78 12/02/08 12:08 AM |
The 7'er is made for a 6wt, if I am not mistaken.
Ultralight Aficionado
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janus73.fiberglassflyro... |
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Posts: 188 12/04/08 3:58 PM |
Yes made in the USA 2pc 7' rated for a 6 but is very forgiving. It's a different taper the new ones have a weird taper, all tip no middle and hard
to get to the butt section for any power..folds like a taco shell if you breath on it. But those are still fun to fish with. The older ones which are on a
MLW(I think) blank are a different more of a golden color and have a progressive taper with a brown aluminum reel seat and gold hardware and snake guides.
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janus73.fiberglassflyro... |
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Posts: 188 02/16/09 12:50 AM |
 
Just adding pics to show what featherlight and blank model # I was talking about. There was a discussion on another board about these and I finally got around to taking a pic. |
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Posts: 1972 02/16/09 1:07 AM Administrator / Moderator |
I like those Berkley compression drag 510 reels- kinda heavy, but definitely a work horse
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janus73.fiberglassflyro... |
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Posts: 188 02/19/09 12:01 AM |
Thanks. I like them too. The click will rattle your ribcage..balances the rod nice and I like the way it looks on it.
Janus |
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FISHON206 |
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Posts: 18 03/05/09 8:05 PM |
I use my 510's w/o the loud click! Cool old reels!
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