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06-03-2011, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 10
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Fly Rod Reccomendation
Hey guys,
Looking to replace an old hand-me-down fly rod. Looking for something 4 or 5 weight, 9 feet long.
Not about to buy top of the line gear, but want something that will last me a while. A combo with a new reel wouldn't be a bad idea either.
Let me know what you suggest,
Thanks
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06-03-2011, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 2,989
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Temple fork outfitters BVK....4 piece, 9ft 5 weight. Great local warranty
A Pflueger trion reel is a great reel, reasonable price
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06-03-2011, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 337
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http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Productg...=1&topnav=&s=1
Has since turned into my backup/loaner rod/reel, but a great combo, for an even better price. Free shipping even. A great starter/weekend warrior setup.
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06-03-2011, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Peace Country
Posts: 255
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Coltonfly.com, check out the rods and go on eBay and get a 200$ 4wt. For 70$. Love mine
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06-03-2011, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Edson
Posts: 189
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I got a TFO Lefty Kreh Professional Series rod for xmas. I have only been out to use it a couple of times but so far it has treated me very well (a HUGE upgrade over the old Berkley Cherrywood aka "Canadian Tire Special" I had previously). Also, these rods come with a no fault lifetime warranty.
Shop around though, you could save yourself alot of money. I found a fly shop in Montana where I could order it online for about 70% of the cost if I had bought it locally (including shipping).
I think it'd be a good idea to go down to a fly shop and cast the rods before you buy something though. Different people have different casting strokes and will therefor find different rods easier to cast than others.
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06-03-2011, 09:22 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,508
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st croix rio santo, best value on a fly rod.
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06-03-2011, 09:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 495
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Sage z-axis with hardy princess reel, lined with rio gold. you can't go wrong with this combo.
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06-03-2011, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ericlin0122
Sage z-axis with hardy princess reel, lined with rio gold. you can't go wrong with this combo.
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good thing you read his post
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06-03-2011, 10:00 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Fox Creek
Posts: 158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nick0danger
good thing you read his post
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LOL.
Winston make some nice lower end rods and they still carry the winston warranty.
Madison River usually has some good sales.
For any one interested they have a good sale on some T&T rods right now.
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06-03-2011, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 171
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Echo fly rods all way. Cheap, awesome quality and their customer service/warranty is phenomenal
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06-04-2011, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 2,989
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Colton rods are OK...but discounted rods have no warranty. Additionally, any warranty work for non-discounted rods will cost you around $100 to send it back to the east coast USA
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06-04-2011, 07:40 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Calgary
Posts: 905
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I have a tfo bvk six weight with a sage 1800 series reel and rio gold line. nice set up for under 450$. good warranty also.
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06-04-2011, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 735
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Hard to beat TFO for the price:quality ratio, and their warranty is great, and locally serviced.
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06-04-2011, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 259
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This flyfishing out here is so over the top, as far as equipment goes. Flyfished all my life. If you spend more than $150 that's your call for rod, reel and line. You don't need to spend to catch fish. Skill is priceless.
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06-05-2011, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 1,016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nick0danger
st croix rio santo, best value on a fly rod.
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2X, St.Croix all the way!!
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06-05-2011, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Fox Creek
Posts: 158
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I can't speak for their factory rods as I never used one, but I like St. Croix's blanks. Their older ones anyway. I have a LU and an Imperial that I built on quite a few years ago and they are nice blanks. I use the LU for pike fishing and a back up salmon rod. I know a few guys who use the new Imperials and really like them.
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06-05-2011, 03:48 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 204
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Go Pieroway
http://pierowayrods.com/PRBlog
They are a Calgary company making great rods. They're warranty is awesome. I have a TFO TiCR 5wt and it doesn't compare to my Pieroway.
On a side note: TFO TiCR 5wt 4 piece for sale. Lightly used. plastic still on the handle.
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06-05-2011, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Calgary
Posts: 757
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ericlin0122
Sage z-axis with hardy princess reel, lined with rio gold. you can't go wrong with this combo.
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06-05-2011, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Posts: 1,353
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another option to consider is cabela's rods. I am not sure who manufactures them but they are a great starter rod and cast well. You can get a combo from them on sale for a really good deal, plus they include backing and a quality SA line with them. I think you guys are getting a store soon as well, and the warranty can't be beat. If they no longer carry the model you need replaced, they just give you store credit to get a new one - and a lot of times the store credit is more than what you even paid for it originally. I have the RLS reel and it is fantastic.
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06-05-2011, 11:01 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 124
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If you keep an eye out at Fishing Hole, Whole sale, fishing shows, etc.. Sage has their VT2's on cheap. Its a very decent fly rod with a good back bone. Definitely can get one for below $300 with a good sale.. not sure if that's too pricy for you though. I picked mine up from cabela's USA about two months ago for just over $200..
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06-05-2011, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Stony Plain.
Posts: 2,495
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I to am just starting out I looked at quite a few different packages yesterday, and with some good advice from some fellow members that were with me I am going to go with the Amundson combo comes with everything you need even a spare spool. 220 bucks at wsss.
Andy
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