Tech Tackle precision reels and rods are sure to bring a smile to any angler
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Mohawk
River 78: Yes, there is even a miniature fly rod and reel outfit for fly
fishing buffs. Like all the other Tech Tackle reels the martin Mohawk River 78
is die-cast metal and features a working gear. The clicking gear inside the
Mohawk reel is especially satisfying because it sounds like a real fly reel when
you strip line off the reel. The MR97 miniature fly rod is to scale as well and
longer than any of the pother miniature rods, in fact it is the only two piece
rod in the series. The two sections even connect via an inner ferrule. The reel
seat on the rod is also very well implemented, and features a metal set screw
and a neatly painted seat to stimulate the birch insert. As a final nice touch
fly line is simulated with fluorescent mono.
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The die-cast
Mohawk reel is loaded with fluorescent mono to simulate fly line |
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Porting is
done on both sides of the spool |
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The backside
of the Mohawk River MR78 |
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This two
piece fly rod even has a inner ferrule design |
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Connected
this rod is longer than any of the other rods, as a real fly rod should be |
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A close up
of one of the wrapped guides |
If you pinch the Mohawk grip between your fingers
and proceed to go through the casting motion with your wrist the rod actually
does feel like a small fly rod. The action of the rod is very realistic and
while you can't actually shoot your line it is pretty entertaining to flail the
minute hook back and forth. This combo would have really been impressive if they
bundled a minuscule fly with it.
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