Split Cane and Silk Fly Line Review by David Wienand

Chris Clemes
Aug 16, 2017
1 min read

Updated: Aug 11, 2019

"Hi Chris,

Its official, not only is the rod a thing of beauty but it fishes beautifully as well. In combination with the silk line its a special delight to fish with, the line lays down on the water very well and its seems as though it's not possible to cast poorly.

Regretfully no fish today but that I don't mind as there will be other days to catch. Today was about learning to slow down and delight in owning a thing of beauty. It certainly caught the eye of the bailiff who just had to ask can he try a cast with it. He thinks I am very lucky, and so do I.

Thank you for this wonderful rod."

Mr David Wienand

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