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Which fly rod action is best for casting longer distance

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Paul, which rod doesn't bend to the butt?

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Wow lots of rods. Particularly saltwater models. Most are virtually rigid for the first third of the blank. Was that a serious question?!

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Actually it was a serious question, because I haven't met one yet, apart from an actual broomstick, and thats just because I can't bend that, not that it doesn't bend there...
Could you please tape a cast with one of those rods next time you cast one? Straight from the side and up close please :)

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Thats a 12weight saltwater rod with a 3 weight line on it, not even at perpendicular and the butt isn't straight.

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Even Alejandro's "broomstick" will bend to a small degree but you won't feel it. Next time someone brings a SALT I'll shoot some comparison videos.
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Ah, so they do bend now :D dont think its so much you don't feel it, its more you need stronger glasses mate, and loosen your grip :p
Looking forward to the videos, I'll got another 12 thats stiffer, will do the same, but put a 12 weight on it this time ;)

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What make is it?
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Not sage :p
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I do know, its an Echo....

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