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Old 01-05-2011, 12:10 PM
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Default Winston b3x 9ft 5wt

Hi are there any members with experience of this rod ,if so how dose it compare to a Z Axis or XP would appreciate any information thanks Dave.
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Default 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...

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