You can’t get more “fishy” than Jerry French. He’s a super great dude and a great guide. One of the original OG’s of Skagit. I was able to cast his rod in the winter Steelie season of 2019. I was fishing a faster action rod and I was definitely working harder with my rod rather than I was with Jerry’s Renegade. I had a mismatched head for the 12.6/8 rod I was using. I had a skagit head for a 13.6/8 on the line. #FAIL. I was working a lot harder to deliver the goods. Jerry’s rod and line was more balanced and less fatiguing. Mine would have been better with a shorter head but I still was working harder to deliver the mail. The more progressive action is your friend in the afternoon. When you’re getting tired and your timing starts to get off on the faster rods. The Renegade doesn’t require as spot on timing as the faster action rod I was using. Again...this was noticeable after lunch when your body and mind are starting to fatigue. I recommend fishing with Jerry and also buying his rods. You’ll be happy you did both.
@@theportlandflyshop thanks a lot I figured it was in and around there but wanted to here it from the pro's , also what waders is he wearing in the video ? They do not look familiar.
@@swinganything4019 I fish a 325 OPST Commando Grove (intermediate, so they generally suggest going down 25 grains from what you'd use with a floating head) on my 7wt Renegade. I love it.
I love my Renegade rod. Jerry designed a casting machine when he created this rod. Thanks for carrying this awesome line of rods at your shop.
You can’t get more “fishy” than Jerry French. He’s a super great dude and a great guide. One of the original OG’s of Skagit. I was able to cast his rod in the winter Steelie season of 2019. I was fishing a faster action rod and I was definitely working harder with my rod rather than I was with Jerry’s Renegade. I had a mismatched head for the 12.6/8 rod I was using. I had a skagit head for a 13.6/8 on the line. #FAIL. I was working a lot harder to deliver the goods. Jerry’s rod and line was more balanced and less fatiguing. Mine would have been better with a shorter head but I still was working harder to deliver the mail. The more progressive action is your friend in the afternoon. When you’re getting tired and your timing starts to get off on the faster rods. The Renegade doesn’t require as spot on timing as the faster action rod I was using. Again...this was noticeable after lunch when your body and mind are starting to fatigue. I recommend fishing with Jerry and also buying his rods. You’ll be happy you did both.
Cool footage
Where can I find this magic rod?
Can u comment on your line set-up for the 8 wt and 6 wt? Thanks.
yes,
6WT - 275-300GR
7WT - 325-375GR
8WT - 375-425GR
9WT - 475-525GR
So can the 8wt handle chinook if I were to target them? Just as an all around steelhead and salmon rod.
I'd say it's a bit light to target chinook. The 9 would be better
Hi Jerry I just picked up a 10' 5wt renegade and was looking at the S/A spey lite head . What grain would you recommend?
Chris, I asked Jerry and he likes the 260 grain scandi
@@theportlandflyshop thanks a lot I figured it was in and around there but wanted to here it from the pro's , also what waders is he wearing in the video ? They do not look familiar.
It's a company called Dryft. Not too familiar with them. I'd do t think I'd like them in the summer though. They only make black
Cool I will check them out.
What's the head you guys would recommend for this rod just picked this rod up today
What weight?
@@theportlandflyshop 8wt
@@titoogslumplord4759 450 scout or SA Skagit lite is what I like.
What set up was used in this video?
What wt rod and line?
Thanks!
This was the 8 weight. I like a 450 scout the best on it
@@theportlandflyshop what would be best with the 7 wt?
390 or 420. I like the 420, but alot of people prefer the 390
@@swinganything4019 I fish a 325 OPST Commando Grove (intermediate, so they generally suggest going down 25 grains from what you'd use with a floating head) on my 7wt Renegade. I love it.
This is product from KOREA.....ore china???
Canada