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I found this fishing rod in my husbands closet after he died. It is in cloth cover and in metal tubing. It is a system 6 with a line weight of #6. It is in almost perfect condition. We had three daughter's who have no interest in fish, so I thought I would sell it, but don't know where to start.

Scientific anglers are more famous for their fly lines being of excellent quality, they haven't made many rods except a few, they are a good make and you should get about $50-110 for it, possibly more if its a limited edition or if its in good condition and a collector wants it. Its a shame no body wants to use it but these things happen. Try eBay i would put a reserve on it of a minimum of $80 if its in good condition.
http://search.ebay.com/scientific-anglers-fishing_W0QQfnuZ1QQfrtsZ0QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ32QQkeywordZscientificQ20anglersQ20fishing

2008-02-11 13:38:32 by Little sister

The pflueger automatic reel, the marcus caddis Cc65 fly reel, the scientific anglers L2L reconnect 9' tapered leaders or the maxima leader wheels
Well the difference in the reels are only about 10 bucks apart on sportsmansguide.com but im a beginner so i just want some cheap stuff that will at least work and the reelz are only 26 and 36

Well, I hope I don't ruin your plan, but I have a couple recommendations.

First, I would avoid the Pflueger Automatic reel, not because of the brand or model, but because the "convenience" of automatic reels is heavily outweighed by their tendency to malfunction and the control you give up by using them. Stripping line and occasionally having to reel in a pile of line is just not that difficult, especially after you fish for a month or so. Trust me -- this is the sort of automation that may look attractive if you don't have experience, but I predict that if you get one you'll be looking for an ordinary reel before too long. The Marcus Caddis Cc65 -- I couldn't find any info on that and I've never seen one, so I can't help much there. However, if it's another automatic reel, just skip it. There are numerous entry-level reels that are of high quality and will get the job done, including the $30-$50 Scientific Angler reels.

Second, I would avoid the L2L system and any other "connector" system. Just get a booklet that shows how to tie knots and learn them. Here's a website with some great illustrations:

http://www.killroys.com/knots/knots.htm

The surgeon's knot will replace your line-to-leader connector, and it's almost as easy to tie as it is to use those connectors. You have to know the clinch knot anyway in order to tie on flies, so just learn the surgeon's knot and add more knots to your arsenal as you go. After you tie a knot for a day's worth of fishing, you'll never forget it.

The problem with connector systems is that you're always running back to the store to buy that special tackle. What if you run out when you really need it? What if you get somewhere where they don't sell it? What if you go to the store one day to find that your system has been discontinued? What if you get an idea to tie on a dropper or an extra length of tippet or some other crazy notion that catches you The Big One?

Connector systems are for those who are intimidated with all the learning you have to do in fly fishing -- just get over that intimidation and use "real" gear. With knots you still have to purchase line now and then, but at least you can tie any material to any other material and you're limited only by your imagination.

I have heard good things about those Maxima Leader wheels, but I purchase leaders singly because I like a tapered leader.

2009-04-29 13:34:07 by callofdutyww2

I use "Scientific Angler: Wet Tip" Fast sinking tip fly line. After casting the line out and allowing the roughly 9 ft sinking tip to submerge, it is impossible for me to false cast from that point. The submerged line will resist being pulled back. I tried a roll cast but the submerged line would resist being casted further. Any tips?

Roll casting and sinking lines, whether they are intermediates or full sinkers is NEVER a good combination, it works best with a floater, because even though the waters tension is needed, too much tension and your putting too much pressure on your rod and you risk snapping the tip, with midge tip type lines, ive never had a problem, the key is to not have too much line in the water if your using intermediates and full sinkers, it will mean more false casts to aerialise fly line, but its better in the long term, when you come to the end of your retrieve speed it up to get it closer to the surface then make your cast, dont try to roll cast with intermediates, also most full sinking lines are DT lines, these fish allot better on tip action rod, if its a WF sinker a medium to fast action will most likely suit you better, but with practice a tip action rod should be able to give you better distances with a DT line. This should be able to help you out allot, dont let the name stop you it is fly fishing
http://www.sexyloops.com/flycasting/contents.shtml

2008-09-29 20:06:58 by Magnum C

which is the better fly line. RIO Gold Trout Line(Floating). or Scientific Anglers Mastery GPX Taper Weight Forward Floating Fly Line?

Tough question. Might as well ask which is better -- Catholics or Lutherans? Personally, I gravitate toward Scientific Anglers. I have been using their products for a while and have watched their product lines evolve. However, there is a fellow here on Y!A whose handle is "RIO."

RIO, Scientific Anglers, and a few other companies are really duking it out for supremacy in the world of fly lines. Both of the lines you mention are at the same price point and they target anglers purchasing the high-middle (?) range of fly fishing products. They claim some of the same features -- welded loops, improved buoyancy, heavy forward weighting for more aggressive casting, etc. Both also come in a "neon" and "natural" color.

If you're planning to buy your line from a fly shop, you might ask the personnel there if any of them have these fly lines reeled up so you can try them. A few years ago I went to my fly shop to get some new fly line and one of the younger clerks was trying to up-sell me from the Scientific Anglers' "Professional" line to the "Mastery" line (same one that you're looking at). I didn't go for it until he pulled out a rod that had that very line on it. I was impressed enough with it to pay the extra $20 it cost me. Like I said, I have some brand loyalty to Scientific Anglers, but I'm pretty sure that if I bought a fly line at the same price point from a different company, it would get the job done. I don't want to tell you that your choice doesn't matter at all, but this will probably come down to personal preference...

2009-06-08 17:17:40 by MoBbDeEpRuLeS

The door of a car was closed on it and the rod tip has bent (It's a 2 piece rod, the top of the one with the handle on it is the one im talking about)

It's a scientific angler...not sure of exact model.
Alternatively, would it be possible to buy a replacement part.

Going down the route of buying a new tip section would be hard as its likely SA doesn't make that model anymore, as they have produced vast amounts of models, especially in starter kits.

Repairing it would be even more of a problem, its likely that it couldnt be done and if it was possible it would probably cost you a lot.

I would suggest a new fly rod. If youre on a budget similar to the price of SA rods then i would look into Redington. Also you could look into St Croix Imperial fly rods, for the price they are excellent, you can see a full review about them here.

http://www.midcurrent.com/articles/gear/morselli_imperialflyrods.aspx

2009-05-21 01:31:14 by Keegan W

I have a few Questions about a fly fishing line and leader.

1. I am stuck between these few fly lines, so please tell me which is the best. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=&id=0030121318418a&navCount=2&podId=0030121&parentId=cat602041&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat602041&hasJS=true

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=scientific-anglers-mastery-series-floating-saltwater-fly-lines&categoryId=50605&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=3943&cat4=1112&shop_method=pp&feat=3943-tn

2. I am also not sure about these few backings. So please tell me which is best. And what pound, and how much length should I get?
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=mastery-fly-line-backing&categoryId=16758&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=3943&cat4=1112&shop_method=pp&feat=3943-tn
Okay to continue with question 2.

The other links are:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod-wrapped.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431-cat20437-cat602041_TGP&rid=&indexId=cat602041&navAction=push&masterpathid=&navCount=4&parentType=index&parentId=cat602041&id=0011213

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431-cat20437-cat602041&id=0011220311249a&navCount=4&podId=0011220&parentId=cat602041&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat602041

And my 3rd question.

3. Which leader should I go with. You pick one out from Cabela's or LL Bean. Thanks!

Try to word your answer like; the line, then the backing, and then the leader. Thanks!!

Yes I do already have the tippet.
And if you need to know the species I'm after then here they are:

Snook (small to medium), Redfish, Speckled Trout, flounder, and other medium sized saltwater fish. Thanks for taking your time to read (sort of long) and answer my question. Thanks and have a great Holiday!
Sorry my weight is 9.

Ok, lets get this sorted out, firstly i would go for the scientific anglers as the qualty of their lines is far superior to the other makes, also i would offer you this as an alternative to the SA line, however they really are equally as good
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0043861319711a&navCount=9&podId=0043861&parentId=cat20505&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat20431-cat20505&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20505&hasJS=true
As for backing then 20lb is fine, for makes of this it doesnt really matter although i prefer gel spun backing as this really does offer a bit of stretch if you get a good fish, also its lower in diameter than the others and will take up less spcae on your reel. When addimg backing i would go for 200 yards for hard fighting salttwaer fish such as tarpon.
Try these
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_71953_175003001_175000000_175003000_175-3-1
It can be expensive but is worth it buy 200 yards or more of this. And 20lb will be fine.
Often there is no need for leaders in saltwater, insted i attach my tippet straight to the braided loop attached to my fly line, however if you want a leader try
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20431-cat20524&id=0000985314801a&navCount=12&podId=0000985&parentId=cat20524&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IH&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20524&hasJS=true
Use a 10lb flourocarbon tippeton this such as airflo sight free G3.

2007-12-08 19:21:46 by Fishingidiot