tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763219599178931414.post236275899959948859..comments2023-12-02T10:55:08.220+02:00Comments on Handcrafted graphite and fiberglass fly rods: Sage Circa 8'9" #5Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166120127523561438noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763219599178931414.post-30669774705013776092014-09-05T18:12:32.366+03:002014-09-05T18:12:32.366+03:00Have heard a lot of good things about Barrio lines...Have heard a lot of good things about Barrio lines. They are indeed a lot more affordable than the SA's, Airflo's and Rio's.<br /><br />I'll try one as soon as I need a new line. Just too much lines that are in good condition right now.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280153755488913968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763219599178931414.post-23855935792432201832014-09-05T15:53:46.013+03:002014-09-05T15:53:46.013+03:00The Opti Stream (8m head) will shoot like crazy du...The Opti Stream (8m head) will shoot like crazy due to the very short rear taper and thin running line (great for really tight space) but the Evotec 100 is a little more tuned down version and a more all around line.<br /><br />Yes, they could feel a little heavier due to the shorter head (8-11m usually) but they will work great in tight corners where it's hard to efficiently load a rod with a longer belly line and they weight the same a with a longer head wf line.<br /><br />The Barrio SLX is another great line that I'm willing to buy soon for the Circa and the TCR. The 33' head is awesome for switch, roll or overhead casting. The SLX is also pretty affordable and has a nice coating. Cheers!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166120127523561438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763219599178931414.post-48933843354755898612014-09-04T00:52:39.636+03:002014-09-04T00:52:39.636+03:00I don't remember casting a Loop line so I can&...I don't remember casting a Loop line so I can't tell how they cast. Maybe I should look for one soon.<br /><br />The info on Loop's site says that both lines have pretty short heads. Probably a slightly 'heavy' line?<br /><br />A friend of mine is a fan of the Guideline Presentation line. Also a shortish and slightly heavy line.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280153755488913968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763219599178931414.post-68950825200944121842014-09-02T14:47:57.847+03:002014-09-02T14:47:57.847+03:00To me the Circa casts great at any distance. The G...To me the Circa casts great at any distance. The Gold wf4-wf5 works great and have also tried some Guideline and Loop flylines in 4wt. These work awesome, way more proper that the Gold due to the "Scandi" taper. Remember, I did specify I built the rod to be more responsive than the factory rod. And it is. Light as a feather and amazing low swing weight.<br /><br />Epic 480 works great as well with the Gold wf5 but awesome with Loop Opti and Evotec in 4wt. I pushed the Epic 480 at over 20m and it throws. Probably the best glass 4/5 wt. blank that can do it well at all distances. <br /><br />I am always blown away how these scandi taper lines work on any softer action rod such as fiberglass or the Circa. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166120127523561438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-763219599178931414.post-12032053359253878062014-08-30T18:29:35.220+03:002014-08-30T18:29:35.220+03:00I think one of my friends has this rod. I don'...I think one of my friends has this rod. I don't recall it being such a great caster. Maybe I didn't cast long enough to see & feel the rod's capacity.<br /><br />I did cast the 489 and was amazed how nice it casts. From what i can remember it didn't cast real short very well (3-5 meters) but the rod came alive after about 7-8 meters.<br /><br />Talking about casting short:<br />I strung up my Epic 480 with a 5 weight line and did some casting yesterday. Wow, casting was a joy. So smooth loading and amazing loop control. With the 5 weight line casting short was a breeze. Casts up to 10-12 meters was wonderful. Haven't really pushed the rod to longer (15+ meters) casts, but that's probably not what the rod was made for. Will try it later one day.<br /><br />I'll try to shoot some video soon.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280153755488913968noreply@blogger.com