480 Doppelgänger
There are times I don't pack my TMF when I'm planning a short fly fishing trip. Not often do I leave it at home on certain destinations. But sometimes I just want to pack three multi-piece fly rods in a travel carrier along with a single duffle bag stuffed with clothes and essentials for a quick trip out of town. I really like the simple, just-the-essentials fishing trips...especially the solitary ones. The challenge when leaving the 8' 4wt TMF at home is its rod length, line weight, and unique taper are such an enjoyable fit for so many streams here in the Southwest. The rod has spoiled me, indeed. Surely, there is a multi-piece 4wt that replicates a TMF? A doppelgänger of sorts, but in four-piece configuration. To be clear, I'm talking about an eight foot rod, not a rod a few inches longer or shorter, but a true eight footer. Instead of the TMF, I could pack a Winston 4wt rod in an 8'6" length, not a problem. I own a great one, and it's just as satisfying...
