Because of that, the Double L feels a little less balanced than other rods. Almost 80 percent of the Double L’s weight is in the butt section (2.375 oz. The Double L’s action is accentuated by its tail heaviness. I tend to like that fine touch on the small stream. It almost feels like a 3 weight or even lighter action rod. Although it purports to be a medium action rod, I found it performed more like a full-flex or slower action rod. The burled reel seat is also nicely done.Īnd the product comes packaged in a matching olive brown and brass-accented rod tube, one of the nicest around, making for a great presentation. It’s constructed using tip-over-butt ferrules and has line weight markers on each section (nice touch). The blunted cigar grip was well finished and had no voids. The olive brown blank and gold cosmetics equal that of any other rod in the category. Once in hand, however, the Double L impressed. Unfortunately, besides that information, the website provides little additional technical detail on the rod (no modulus rating for the graphite, no rod weight, etc.). Bean rod line and was recently updated according to the company’s website. The Double L rod is a stalwart of the L.L. Bean Double L is available in 3 through 6 weight and lengths from 6 ft. Right in the middle of this line up is the Double L. In the latter category, the company provides inexpensive beginner outfits like the Quest to their Orvis-Helios challenger the Silver Ghost.

On their website, they list a range of rod options including Sage products and L.L.

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