Fast recovery and stiff are two different things. The vast majority of people are not over-lining these rods although 1/2 weight heavy torpedo tapers are popular. By moving the weight forward these rods are more easily loaded in close but it certainly is not necessary.
Myself and the folks I fish with want fast action rods to increase line speed and we are not salt water fishing the flats. I would say it is as windy on the Bow or Red Deer River as most any coast line. Precision and often lengthy casts are not any less important on fresh water as they are on salt.
But I digress; what someone else fishes isn't a concern of mine. I just don't appreciate being belittled or insulted for my preferences in equipment or style. I don't resemble a "windshield wiper on high" nor does anyone I have witnessed fly casting AND I am in no way gullible in purchasing state of the art fly rods designed by the most accomplished rod builders on the planet and enjoyed by thousands of people around the world.
Last edited by MK2750; 05-21-2018 at 10:34 AM.
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