Best fly rod for the right amount
Hello all, thanks for having me.
I love fly fishing and I'm wondering what is the best rod for the right amount...I have 300$ and know it's not much in the fly fishing world; But I do need something better this year. any inputs will be appreciated. Pak |
For $300, bvk would win my vote. Have a 3 wt and loving it.
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anything Echo or Greys would get my vote, incredible bang for your buck, first rate rods at great prices :)
oooooor learn to build your own ;) |
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What weight rod are you looking for?
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I would suggest Temple Fork Outfitters - IMO a great bang for the buck.
For $150 you can get a good rod that casts well. Then you have that much left for reel and line. |
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Another vote for the BVK, I would go 4 wt.
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Do you guys with BVKs have problems with the sections coming apart while you are casting?
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I have absolutely no problem with my bvk 8ft 3wt. Paired with sage 4200 and airflo super dri. It did better than my expectation of distant and accuracy. Veery happy for the $300 I spent.
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Bvk!! Have a 6wt and 3wt. Love them both. The six is great battling windy days. Never had my rods come apart casting. I have a Grey's 5wt which I also like a lot.
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Redington Vapen would also be a great choice imo.
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I would just watch kijji and buy a sage or something there is always greAt deals on brand new rods
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Echo carbon. Awesome rod just under 200$ and it looks good too.
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Wow, that many, that is great!!!
I'm looking for something to fish lake trout and such, nothing over 15 inches. Thanks all, Pak |
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I'd stay away from paraffin wax. It can build up in spots at ferrules and cause breakage.
Rather use electrical tape, this will prevent twist and sections will not come loose. Why would anyone fish with rod that does not perform properly? |
Wax isn't enough...sticking NEVER an issue.
Tape is not advised by manufacturers and seems so convenient for every trip out. Epoxy refinishing is in order I guess |
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Thanks kritofr, I'll try it out
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I use the BVK in 4 and 6 wt and love them both. Set the joints by pushing them together and rotating about 90 degrees to line up the guides - should never come loose but they do get better with age as they wear in just a little.
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Lefty Kreh
I bought a couple from The Fishing Hole which I liked, both were Lefty Kreh fly rods.
I went with the 5 Wt. 8 1/2 Ft. for trout for 125.00 and the 8 Wt. 9 Ft for salmon I think it sold for about $160.00. Both of them were pretty nice for the price. :) |
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http://midcurrent.com/2013/04/30/qui...oken-fly-rods/ The Loon graphite wax is good too, whatever wax you use, make sure you clean both and male and female ends before waxing. |
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A loose ferrule usually clicks and may even start coming apart if you wiggle the rod vigorously, just something to check before buying any rod. |
Very unimpressed with their warranty service thus far
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