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        <![CDATA[ My name has finally come up for a rod from Per. The rod I ordered is a 804-2 df HB. Before I commit to this rod is there a better rod/taper I should get? I do 99% of my fishing on the Farmington River between Collinsville &amp; Riverton. I fish a fly between 16 &amp; 20 most of the season. I like a crisp dry fly action (Payne 98 is my fav, I also love quads) Once he gets my deposit I'll have the rod in 8 months!! Any opinions on his best rod/taper?? ]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Per Brandin Gurus? ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ It&#39;s here!!! My 804 HB DF arrived today. I can&#39;t wait to get it on the water!!
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			<description><![CDATA[ Ray,<br>
<br>
Every owner I've spoken to about Per's rods has been very happy with the performance of the rods and I'm sure yours will be no different.  Having tried both grips, I'm sure you'll find the cigar grip quite comfortable.  I'll be interested to hear your comments on your experience with this particular rod.  If you'd like to speak offline, my email address is below.<div class='signature'>Thanks,<br>
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Chris  <br>
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greenriver7043 (a t) yahoo (d o t) com<br>
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&quot;Have... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I spoke to Per today. I seems if I want anything other then the 804 df HB I originally ordered I would have to go back on the waiting list. He is cutting to build the 804's &amp; that's the rod I had ordered. So I stayed with my first choice, as for the cigar grip, I don't cast with my thumb on top if the rod very often, he felt a 5 1/2&quot; cigar would be fine on a 4wt, he say's it's a very common choice on the rod I'm getting. So I'll have it within 8 months!! I'll keep everyone posted.... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ 16 pmd and I are on the same page regarding Per's longer rods.  I've owned and fished the 8' 6&quot; and 8' 3&quot; five weights and currently fish the 8' 3&quot; four which is as fine a Western spring creek rod as I have ever owned.<br>
Jim ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I would agree with Chris over all. I have a 7'6&quot; HB #3 with the cigar, dual rings and a neat walnut trim cap. It's a nice rod and will lay out more than enough line for your needs. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I'm sure Per can do whatever you like, though I will second the opinion that the thumb-rest grip is extremely comfortable.  There is a picture of his cigar grip on a 763-3 in his rod catalog on his site.  I owned and regretfully sold one of his 703-2 HB Quads in my early cane life that had the cigar grip and it was also very comfortable to my hands.  4wts seem to be the typical dividing line.  3wts tend to be cigar, 4wts go both ways and 5 and up are typically with the thumb rest.  I find it... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ IIRC, its alot like the Reams Wells which is also very nice and Jim's distinctive grip - I like it alot on the 8'3&quot;, but still prefer cigar on most of my fishing rods.<br>
<br>
If I went for the 7 1/2, I'd do cigar - perhaps even the 8 footer - but bigger than that, I'd go for the wells. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Ray,<br>
<br>
         I agree with what jz2 is saying about the grip.<br>
I is very distinct the way Per makes it. I don't like to have a master rod builder make something different than he normally makes. So you may want to reconsider the cigar grip choice.<br>
<br>
           Kaneman1 ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Ray,<br>
I would reconsider your choice of grip.  The Brandin wells  is fairly unique and the short time it takes to acclimate to it pays off in the long term.  I find it a very pleasant grip to fish.  Also, it is so distinctive - it signals your superb taste in fly rods to the conzignati even at 30 yds away. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I've cast  a number of Brandins and the one I like best in the 4 wt. category is the 8'3&quot; hollow hex.  It is super light, medium fast, and highly responsive with a fine tip.  Throws a  flat line with nary a bounce or wave in it.  Cast very well short because of the fine tip and, though I very rarely have to cast long, will easily cast 60'  and more if necessary.  I don't know anything about the place you fish, but the rod will handle small to medium sized flies with ease.  I use mine... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Kaneman, I cast the rod you own in Somerset, what an awesome rod!! If I decide on a 5wt that will be the rod I get. I'm kind of leaning towards a 4wt. I wanted a 7' quad hollowbuilt rod, however Brandin only makes a 7' 4wt rod in solid not hollowbuilt. Brandin is the one who reccomended the 804. I usually don't prefer an 8' rod but Brandin claims his 8' feels like a 7 or a 7 1/2. Even with that being said I'm leaning towards his 7 1/2' 4wt hollowbuilt quad. I'm also thinking of getting a... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Ray,<br>
<br>
       As PkwyAngler said Per's most noted for his 805-3 DF HB taper. The rod is a casting machine i used it quite often on the Farmington and Housey. I just used it the other day for the sulphers on the Farmington. I think that the rod you have on order is to specialized especially in the higher water during the Hendrickson hatch. You want a rod that can also punch through those windy spring days. Drop me a message in my inbox if you are interested in getting together to cast... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Congrats on making it to the top of the list!<br>
<br>
For the rivers you fish, I think you might like Per's all around<br>
805-3 df HB taper, one of his favorites.  It is capable of what you referenced and more...<br>
<br>
Good luck with your rod.<br>
<br>
Pkwyangler...<br>
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P.S.  Maybe "Kaneman1" can chime in and give you his impressions of this rod on both the Farmington & Housy as he's a regular on these rivers with this rod. ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:07:29 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Seems as ideal as any of Brandins to fish Church Pool or the Boneyard through the season - and probably a good one for Housy olives and when the water is low in the Spring. Good luck with it. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ My name has finally come up for a rod from Per. The rod I ordered is a 804-2 df HB. Before I commit to this rod is there a better rod/taper I should get? I do 99% of my fishing on the Farmington River between Collinsville &amp; Riverton. I fish a fly between 16 &amp; 20 most of the season. I like a crisp dry fly action (Payne 98 is my fav, I also love quads) Once he gets my deposit I'll have the rod in 8 months!! Any opinions on his best rod/taper?? ]]></description>

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