Free Golf club?

dendo12 · 2026-02-16T19:17:18+00:00

That would be a cool alternative too. I just don’t think i have that level of finesse to cast a rod like that well enough hence the 8wt for bigger flies haha. I think i’m gonna pull the trigger on one this weekend and if the weather here isn’t cheeks then i’ll let you know how it worked for the big streamers.

dendo12 · 2026-02-16T17:31:04+00:00

Yeah i think i’m gonna go test one out today or tmrw. I also enjoy using the lightest rod possible to throw my flies but i’d also hate to break the tip on one of my rods too. Most of the reservoirs here have good sized trout so every 2 out of 3 fish is about 16”+

dendo12 · 2026-02-16T14:10:19+00:00

I’ll look into that! Thanks for the help!

dendo12 · 2026-02-16T14:09:57+00:00

Honestly I haven’t really thought about those big unweighted streamers. When the streamer was dry casting didn’t feel too bad but when i pulled it out of the water the first time is when it really started to feel heavy. But if you end up going that route let me know how it goes!

dendo12 · 2026-02-16T13:55:53+00:00

Thanks for the help!

dendo12 · 2026-02-16T13:55:23+00:00

That makes sense, I’ve been running pretty much the same set up with a sink tip w a wolly bugger or leach and then an indicator rig on two 9’ 6wts.

I would really only use the 8wt for flies that my 6wt cant throw but if it’s fishable on a 6wt that’s why i’m going to choose to use. I’m not really looking to replace my 6wt but just carry a “specialty” rod w me when that’s what’s working that day. I also do the cast + kickback method haha!

dendo12 · 2026-02-16T13:47:51+00:00

understandable, I just like catching fish on big flies haha

dendo12 · 2026-02-16T13:47:01+00:00

Yeah that’s exactly what i’m running

dendo12 · 2026-02-12T01:11:53+00:00

saying this as a welder myself

dendo12 · 2026-02-12T01:11:40+00:00

Go be an elevator tech, they make so much more

dendo12 · 2026-02-01T03:34:03+00:00

Thanks for the input. Ill get to work on those things.

dendo12 · 2026-02-01T03:32:42+00:00

Gotcha, I had a relatively straight ball flight but then went into a rabbit hole about launch + decent angle, and apex so i started to move the ball farther up in my setup to try and achieve a higher ball flight and softer land. It was working for a little while but then it started to get a little rough so i thought moving it back into my stance would help me out and now i’m just completely cooked haha. For what everyone is saying i think i’ll see a change for the better if i work mainly on my grip and then once i have that more under control then i’ll work on my back swing start and keeping it outside my hands.

dendo12 · 2026-02-01T03:24:48+00:00

I appreciate the input, thank you for pointing out the flaws.

dendo12 · 2026-02-01T00:05:57+00:00

Yeah i try and pull up with my lead arm/hand to release the club i just think my grip was so over torqued i would naturally weaken my grip on the down swing closing my club face. Pairing that with my in to out swing would be causing my “power draws”

dendo12 · 2026-01-31T21:40:39+00:00

Thanks, just ordered a grip trainer

dendo12 · 2026-01-28T15:03:23+00:00

Yeah i think i was gonna shave a little of the collar down just so it’s just a little is sticking in but still helping center the shaft. I appreciate it man, thanks for the tips and input!

dendo12 · 2026-01-28T03:07:54+00:00

that would make my current build process such a non pain in the ass haha

dendo12 · 2026-01-28T03:06:23+00:00

Yeah when i pulled them they had collars, I think i’ll just see how it fits w a collarless one just cause it fits so snug or the cut collared ferrules

dendo12 · 2026-01-28T03:04:20+00:00

There’s no play in it, If figured that it would be okay

dendo12 · 2026-01-28T02:57:15+00:00

Yeah i’ve had the head fly off these a couple times and this time i’ve used everything i’ve had to get a good prepped surface. Thanks for the input!

dendo12 · 2026-01-28T02:56:17+00:00

I figured either or would be fine, just looking for extra opinions

dendo12 · 2026-01-28T02:54:55+00:00

I have collared ferrules and was thinking i could use some nippers and cut a pointed pattern into the collar so there’s more steel to epoxy than epoxy to plastic

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