Re: Winston b3x 9ft 5wt
Hi Dave,
It doesn't compare to either, i have the 9ft #5 model and casted most the others in the #4 and #5 and 6.. the only thing the rod is not that suited for is chucking arround heavy nymph rigs, but used as a dry fly or light nymphing rod you will be in for a shock.. The IIIx is powerfull but the tip makes this rod smooth as silk, i tested quite a few lines on it and like all really good rods it did well with most of them.... When i first picked it up i suspected the rod to have the same problems the IIx had, sloppy tip, stiff butt.. Without a line on it feels the same as the IIx but then take it out and everything Winston tried with the BIIx becomes clear...
Jerry
__________________
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
|