Thread: New 2wt fish pics

I recently got a new 2wt built by Pearow (Gene Bethea) and she is very sweet. 5' long and weighs in at 1.2 ounces. I took her out Wednesday and here are some of the results.

Great pics ! I`m envious ! thanks , bug / fly?

Nice fish on a nice rod----What's not to love? Thank you for sharing. Illinoisgiller

Originally Posted by Pat

Great pics ! I`m envious ! thanks , bug / fly?

I was using a tiny streamer made with EP fibre on a #10 jig hook and small beadchain eyes.

How do you contact the rod maker? I have been looking for a 2 weight. How does a 5ft rod cast? What type/brand line are you using?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by crappiecrazy

How do you contact the rod maker? I have been looking for a 2 weight. How does a 5ft rod cast? What type/brand line are you using?

Bass Pro sells some 5-6' rods:

White River Fly Shop Classic Ultralight Fly Rods

Dorber's "li'l streamer" rods are another option:

global dorbeR group

If you search the archives at FAOL, you'll find lots of posts about the "li'l streamer" rods.

I like longer rods myself. Unless you're fishing in very tight quarters, longer rods do everything better, IMO. Some people really like them, though, guys like Lee Wulff and Ed Shenk.

Originally Posted by crappiecrazy

How do you contact the rod maker? I have been looking for a 2 weight. How does a 5ft rod cast? What type/brand line are you using?

Thanks!

gbethea2000@yahoo.com

It casts great. Took a little practice to get my timing but once I did it's sweet. I'm using Orvis 2wf line.

I know that 2 wt rod is a lot of fun. I have been looking at one at Orvis for a whilie now.

Alrighty. I got Pearow laying up the udder one for me.
Few adjustments but I'll like it anyway.

You won't be sorry.