Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Finally on The Water With The Hardy Grey Streamflex Fly Rod

I finally got out on the water today, and for an added bonus my Son decided to go with me. We only had a few hours after lunch today on Walker County Lake today so we made the best of it with the fly rods. Two rods were rigged with nymphs and I had my new Hardy Grey Streamflex rigged with a tiny popper. Little did we know that the water was in the low 60s in fact 62 degrees? No one was catching any fish other than a small bass or bluegill. The magic number for results on this lake is 65 and above. I couldn’t believe the ease at which the Streamflex would deliver a fly. The effortlessness of the cast and the distance one can achieve with this fly rod is fantastic. Simply put it is by far the best fly rod I have ever owned. If the generation schedule will work with me a little, I should have a report on its performance for trout Friday.
Not the big bull, I am after but still a gill on the fly rod is always fun. This one fell for the famous Black Gnat
Sorry, I don't have more images, but my son accidentally erased the rest of the images. We ended the trip with 4 bluegills, 3 nice females, and the one bull in the image. I couldn't find my own camera, for this trip, I know none of you guys ever lose something and can't locate it when you really need that particular item.
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  1. Trail The OutdoorsMarch 15, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Glad you finally got out Bill and had some success. A bad day on the water beats a good day at the office.lol. Glad to see your doing better. Rod sounds nice, I will have to check into that one. Thanks for sharing

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  2. Brk TrtMarch 15, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    I've heard good things about those rods. The Black Gnat accounts for many successful days.

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  3. BlakeMarch 15, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    yes please, more trout! sounds like a great rod and am eager to see what it can do one the river!

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  4. Bill TrussellMarch 15, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Brain
    In some ways this trip was for testing the Streamflex, and the results were all positive. Thanks for the comment

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  5. Bill TrussellMarch 15, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Brk
    I have never cast a 1000.00 dollar rod but I would put this rod right up there with the very best. Thanks for the comment

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  6. Bill TrussellMarch 15, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Blake
    I will try the high sticking with it tomorrow on the tailrace for rainbow. I just checked and the generators will be off at 10 A.M. Thanks for the comment

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  7. SandersMarch 15, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Glad you got out on the water with the new rod...happy that it didn't disappoint!

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  8. Bill TrussellMarch 15, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Sanders
    I will be giving it try tomorrow with the rainbow. Thanks for the comment

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  9. cofisherMarch 15, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Bill you're going to fall head over heels with that rod. Glad to also hear you're doing well and could get out.

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  10. Bill TrussellMarch 16, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Howard
    I know you don't need another fly rod, but if you decide to purchase another one, you really need to check out the Streamflex--outstanding. Thanks for the comment

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  11. JoshMarch 17, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Yellow gnat! Good fly two weeks ago for me. Gotta love those gills.

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