trout fanatic Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Last week I won a Wright Mcgill 8 ft 7 wt sweetheart on e-bay. The seller described the rod as barely used but with badly soiled grips. Saturday evening I came home from work to find my package waiting for me. Like a kid at christmas I opened it up and was delighted that the rod was just as the seller advised. Nice tight wraps very clean reel seat but with soiled cork. I filled a bowl with dish soap and warm water and sat down with a soft bristled tooth brush and soon had the cork looking like brand new. As I am off today, I had the intention of taking it for its inaugural spin but woke up to thunder and lightning (and more rain). As soon as the rain let up I hit the road. I opted for knob noster state park due to it being only 10 miles away. Water was very discolored and fish were sporadically hitting. Found the sweetheart really liked my 7 wt DT and casted it with ease (I was initially concerned that it would not cast it because the guides on the rod are so small-but my first few casts put my concerns to rest). Caught 1 really nice crappie and 5 bluegills (2 bruisers and 3 runts) all were caught on a yellow and green popper and all put a pleasant bend in the rod. All in all I couldn't be happier with the rod
Danoinark Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Last week I won a Wright Mcgill 8 ft 7 wt sweetheart on e-bay. Your in trouble you know, now that you have crossed over.... Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
WebFreeman Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Dan, it took you 6 minutes to reply on a glass rod. I think you're slipping..... “Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” — Henry David Thoreau Visit my web site @ webfreeman.com for information on freelance web design.
Danoinark Posted June 16, 2008 Posted June 16, 2008 Dan, it took you 6 minutes to reply on a glass rod. I think you're slipping..... Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
drew03cmc Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Sounds like you have a winner there! What reel did you pair it with? Andy
trout fanatic Posted June 20, 2008 Author Posted June 20, 2008 Andy: Right now it doesn't have a reel dedicated to it. I paired it with my pfluger Trion for this test. I've got a SA concept 2 that I am thinking of loading with a 6wt dt and see how it likes it. But I am just gonna fiddle around for a little bit before making a decision
drew03cmc Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 I recommend sticking a 1495 on there with the DT7F you liked on it. That, or maybe a 3.5" Young reel! Andy
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