Headed in to look at getting a new fly rod and reel tomorrow. Spent last year with a TFO 5wt 4 piece. Still want a 4 piece but maybe something a with a little more backbone than the 5wt. Pulled in a few pike in last year not big ones.
BUT if I had got one my rod just would not have made it I dont think.
I like the idea that all I need to do with the TFO is drive into town and withing 5 mins at the warehouse I have a new piece no questions asked. Am I sacrificing quality for ease of replacement? As well I used a large reel last year and would like to size that down a little. But be able to handle a larger fish if need be. I do most of my shopping at the big stores. Does anyone have a mom and pop shop I can walk into and not only buy gear but make a friend as well?