Ya, I was born there. I try to do these in one take with no jump cuts, so I'll leave one of those stumbles in there, rather than put up with an ugly looking jump cut.
My local river is very broad and wide open to wind, so I liked the extra muscle that the 8 wt. offered. It also matched up well with the specs of my old rod that I had done so well with in the past, so there was a bit of nostalgia in that decision as well. To put it into perspective, that pool I'm fishing in the opening, I'm standing with two thirds of the river behind me.
What spey reels (Sage, Loop, Hardy) balance out this rod? I'm planning to buy an 8wt spey and the asquith is looking like the one I will most likely purchase.
Hello Peter; Can you please tell me if you've ever tried a GLX Dredger (meant for Skagit line) and can you compare it with Asquith, in the 10 W for King over 45 lbs.?! Also, have you ever tried a, Thomas & Thomas Spey??
I've had the 7/8, 8/9 and 9/10 GLX Dredgers and the 9/10 would be the only one I would use for large salmon. For large fish, I'd be looking at the NRX+ 13'3" 9 wt. (actually a 9/10) as it will have better leverage on a fish than a longer rod. People don't often appreciate that as the rod gets longer, the leverage is reduced. We can put the same pressure on a fish with a 12' 7/8, as we can with a 15' 10/11. I know, I've measured the pull. I've not tried any of the newer T&T models so I wouldn't have anything useful to add.
I just got a 14’ 9/10wt orvis spey rod from probably about 20 years ago in a lot with some other rods. Do you think its worth picking up a head and reel for fishing in the mainland US with this or will it be a bit ridiculous?
I haven't had a chance to cast the NRX+ 8133 yet, however I do own the 8110. I get the impression that the NRX+ are similar t the older NRX models, just a bit lighter and more responsive. I have three NRX+ rods and they all impress me this way. Using that as a guide, I'd say that the 8133 is probably a bit less stiff than the Asquith, but otherwise similar in power, lightness and responsiveness.
Peter, Would this rod be suited for BC Steelhead and King/Chinook Salmon? I currently fish a Sage X 13' 7wt and was wondering if I need to move up to a 8wt for big water spey fishing for these species?
The Asquith is a relatively stiff, very quick recovery rod that bends deep into the butt section. The action can be described as being both stiff and full.
Chaz, with greatest due respect, I'm not sure what you meant by, King and Chinook?😀 There the Same thing😳😀 And we hear people say, Steelhead and Chinook in B.C. and Alaska, it tells me that, Some people (not you nesessarily), have the impression that all B.C. and Alaska King are Bigger that rest, in the lower 48, and that's so🙂 For instance, I caught the world record Steelhead (for all methods) not just fly fishing! I'm Neither in B.C. nor Alaska, I'm in Pacific Northwest (South of B.C.) let alone Alaska!! Alaska has never had the Largest "True Steelhead", by that I mean the one that go the Pacific Ocean, not the great lakes😊 I've also caught 1 King estimated (by an experienced game Warden/ Salmon fisherman plus at least 4 other Very experienced local Coast fishermen to be at least 75 lbs.🥺! ✌️and good luck.
I'm quite familiar with King and C Chinook being the same fish. I will use the terms interchangeably as I have viewers from all parts of the west coast.
The 13 foot 7 wt is amazing also
Love the long upper handle that g loomis have. Nowadays its only loomis, sage and hardy that have thoose ....
Min 2.30... "inheritor" could have been a good word. Love the videos. Very informative. Thank you!
I was searching for "descendent" but the mental gears clashed and I missed the shift.
@@hooked4lifeca I only noticed because you are typically very articulate... Do I hear some British English in your accent or is that my imagination?
Ya, I was born there. I try to do these in one take with no jump cuts, so I'll leave one of those stumbles in there, rather than put up with an ugly looking jump cut.
@@hooked4lifeca Fantastic job... The topics are great. Really appreciate the time and effort they must take to put together.
Hello Peter,
Enjoy your reviews tremendously! Can you share your decision process to fish the Asquith 8wt Spey vs the 7wt model?
My local river is very broad and wide open to wind, so I liked the extra muscle that the 8 wt. offered. It also matched up well with the specs of my old rod that I had done so well with in the past, so there was a bit of nostalgia in that decision as well.
To put it into perspective, that pool I'm fishing in the opening, I'm standing with two thirds of the river behind me.
@@hooked4lifeca Thanks Peter!
What spey reels (Sage, Loop, Hardy) balance out this rod? I'm planning to buy an 8wt spey and the asquith is looking like the one I will most likely purchase.
I use a Dannielsson either an 8twelve or a 9thirteen. Any reel in that weight range will do. Their website: danielsson-flyreels.se/en/
Hello Peter; Can you please tell me if you've ever tried a GLX Dredger (meant for Skagit line) and can you compare it with Asquith, in the 10 W for King over 45 lbs.?! Also, have you ever tried a, Thomas & Thomas Spey??
I've had the 7/8, 8/9 and 9/10 GLX Dredgers and the 9/10 would be the only one I would use for large salmon.
For large fish, I'd be looking at the NRX+ 13'3" 9 wt. (actually a 9/10) as it will have better leverage on a fish than a longer rod. People don't often appreciate that as the rod gets longer, the leverage is reduced. We can put the same pressure on a fish with a 12' 7/8, as we can with a 15' 10/11. I know, I've measured the pull.
I've not tried any of the newer T&T models so I wouldn't have anything useful to add.
I just got a 14’ 9/10wt orvis spey rod from probably about 20 years ago in a lot with some other rods. Do you think its worth picking up a head and reel for fishing in the mainland US with this or will it be a bit ridiculous?
Should be a perfectly serviceable rod for steelhead or salmon.
How does this rod compare to the new NRX+ 8130? Thanks! I would love if you could do a review of that rod as well.
I haven't had a chance to cast the NRX+ 8133 yet, however I do own the 8110. I get the impression that the NRX+ are similar t the older NRX models, just a bit lighter and more responsive. I have three NRX+ rods and they all impress me this way. Using that as a guide, I'd say that the 8133 is probably a bit less stiff than the Asquith, but otherwise similar in power, lightness and responsiveness.
@@hooked4lifeca Thanks Peter. Asquith here I come!
@@muhahah4913 👍
Peter,
Would this rod be suited for BC Steelhead and King/Chinook Salmon? I currently fish a Sage X 13' 7wt and was wondering if I need to move up to a 8wt for big water spey fishing for these species?
I would absolutely have no qualms about fighting salmon on the Asquith 8 wt.
Are they a full action rod ?
The Asquith is a relatively stiff, very quick recovery rod that bends deep into the butt section. The action can be described as being both stiff and full.
@@hooked4lifeca sounds nice
Ever use the hardy zenith ?
@@timothyorourke7116 No. I may have cast one in the past, but I have no recollection of its characteristics.
@@hooked4lifeca got great reviews but very stiff. I've a few meiser rods too love them
Chaz, with greatest due respect, I'm not sure what you meant by, King and Chinook?😀 There the Same thing😳😀 And we hear people say, Steelhead and Chinook in B.C. and Alaska, it tells me that, Some people (not you nesessarily), have the impression that all B.C. and Alaska King are Bigger that rest, in the lower 48, and that's so🙂 For instance, I caught the world record Steelhead (for all methods) not just fly fishing! I'm Neither in B.C. nor Alaska, I'm in Pacific Northwest (South of B.C.) let alone Alaska!! Alaska has never had the Largest "True Steelhead", by that I mean the one that go the Pacific Ocean, not the great lakes😊 I've also caught 1 King estimated (by an experienced game Warden/ Salmon fisherman plus at least 4 other Very experienced local Coast fishermen to be at least 75 lbs.🥺! ✌️and good luck.
I'm quite familiar with King and C Chinook being the same fish. I will use the terms interchangeably as I have viewers from all parts of the west coast.