length: 11’0″
line: 8
lure:
pieces: 4
type: switch
action: Fast
power:
add’l info: Flor Grade Cork sourced from a family farm in Portugal that has had a relationship with Gary for decades. Mike McCoy Snake Brand Guides and NFC “LMX” Fly Blanks that are un-sanded matte, accented with light blue thread. Rod Case Included (Carbon/Glass blend)
| Weight | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Action | |
| Product_family | Fly |
| species | steelhead, Trout |
| technique | Big Streamers, Light Two Handed, Single Hand Cast |
| MSRP | 595 |
| Extra information | |
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length: 12’6″ line: 7 lure: pieces: 4 type: Spey action: Fast grains: 500-550 add’l info: Flor Grade Cork sourced from a family farm in Portugal that has had a relationship with Gary for decades. Mike McCoy Snake Brand Guides and NFC “LMX” Fly Blanks that are un-sanded matte, accented with light blue thread. Rod Case [...]
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