I've seen these brands pop up on threads here and there but would love to hear any feedback from folks who have tried them, especially any more specific descriptions of their casting characteristics (taper, speed of recovery, general stiffness for line weight, etc).
I fish primarily on the central/south Texas coast and am looking for rods for a couple scenarios (all of which we can expect to be pretty windy):
FWIW I've loved some of the actions of the CCGLX and original NRX rods, though I wish the NRX had a bit more uniform flex as I felt the tip was always a bit too soft relative to the butt section.
Any help, information, or perspective would be greatly appreciated!
I fish primarily on the central/south Texas coast and am looking for rods for a couple scenarios (all of which we can expect to be pretty windy):
- A 6 and/or 7 for Reds on the flats - floating line (usually Cortland Flats Taper), 10-12' leader, small/medium beadchain clousers, kwans, seaducers and other smallish flies
- An 8 and/or 9 for blind casting deeper cuts/flats, usually with larger beadchain and small lead db Seaducer type flies, as well as fishing the surf with an intermediate or sink 4 line and heaver clousers or seaducers
- a 10 weight for throwing bigger poppers (like NYAP poppers) and large baitfish (EP mullet, large seaducers) for Jacks, either on floating lines in the bays or an intermediate in the surf. Can step up to an 11 if the size of the flies warrants it.
FWIW I've loved some of the actions of the CCGLX and original NRX rods, though I wish the NRX had a bit more uniform flex as I felt the tip was always a bit too soft relative to the butt section.
Any help, information, or perspective would be greatly appreciated!
