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07-06-2019, 06:30 AM
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New fly rod
Lost my fly rod so looking to get a new one. Don't use it much any more so don't want to spend a pile. Any recommendations on a rig for under $500? I seen that temple forks has a sale on professional 2 series rod and NV reel for $400. Anybody have any experience with those rods?
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07-06-2019, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mickeyjim
Lost my fly rod so looking to get a new one. Don't use it much any more so don't want to spend a pile. Any recommendations on a rig for under $500? I seen that temple forks has a sale on professional 2 series rod and NV reel for $400. Anybody have any experience with those rods?
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You're on the right track. TF were my first rods and even though I've spent more money on others since I don't notice much of a difference. I actually have more confidence in the TF when I'm bushwacking into tough areas. Buy with confidence.
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07-06-2019, 08:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mickeyjim
Lost my fly rod so looking to get a new one. Don't use it much any more so don't want to spend a pile. Any recommendations on a rig for under $500? I seen that temple forks has a sale on professional 2 series rod and NV reel for $400. Anybody have any experience with those rods?
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have a Professional II 8'5" 4 weight. Decent rod for the money, it's not a fast action rod, rather limber bends full length. I use it mostly for dry fly fishing trout in creeks and medium sized rivers. A decent inexpensive rod for general use would be the Fenwick AETOS, not the greatest hardware or prettiest rod, but a great general purpose rod that won't break the bank. Every time I see them in a store I pick them up and play with them, am tempted to get one for a spare. Have rods that cost more but the Aetos has a nice medium fast action, casts a line as good or better than some higher priced rods.
A few fly rod comparisons here:
https://www.yellowstoneangler.com/ge...ton-air-sage-x
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07-06-2019, 09:44 AM
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I don’t have enough experience handling a bunch of different fly rods yet. But I just picked up a Fenwick Aetos 6 wt. to replace my TFO NXT 5/6 wt (that entry level package). After a couple outings I really like it.
Also have a TFO Finesse Series 4 wt. I have tried a few friends 4 wts (Redington, St. Croix) and prefer mine for sure.
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07-06-2019, 10:01 AM
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I've been using a 5 wt Professional as my main trout rod for 10 years and have been very happy with it. I've never found a reason to upgrade to anything else. It certainly has the backbone to deal with the fall winds in the Oldman - Livingstone area. It can also handle reasonable size streamers on the Bow on occasion. I've also been using a 7 wt Professional for 8 years for stillwater trout fishing in the Manitoba Parkland and last winter I picked up a slightly used 6wt Professional II as a second rod for stillwater fishing.
Being able to get replacement rod sections right in Calgary is big plus as well. And yes I have 1st hand experience with the replacement service - both involved operator error! I don't have any experience with TFO reels. Bass Pro used to offer good rod-reel-line packages for the TFO Professionals - I bought my 5 wt and 7 wt that way.
Here's a decent review
https://patagoniaflyfisherman.com/tf...fly-rod-review
There's also a fairly long winded review on YouTube.
Ken
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07-06-2019, 08:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2018
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I own a 9’ 6wt TFO Pro II and it’s great. From what I can compare it to, there isn’t a better “bang for your buck” rod out there. I bushwhack a ton, it stays in the work truck (in a case) and gets banged around, I’ve walked into trees with it, folded it over hitting the bank while it was in a rod holder in a boat going down a fast river.
In general, I’m hard on gear and this has stood the test. And if it ever does break I believe there’s a $30 no questions asked repair deal they offer. This rod also gets used for everything. Dries to big articulated and weighted streamers. One day I’ll buy a $700-$1000 rod but will have a tough time setting aside the one that did it all and stood up through the abuse.
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07-18-2019, 06:49 AM
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You get what you pay for...
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07-06-2019, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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Thanks for the advice guys
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07-08-2019, 01:39 PM
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someone found a rod/reel on the fly fusion forum, could be yours?
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07-18-2019, 02:31 PM
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Take a look at Moonshine rods. Very nice looking rods, beautiful to cast and a nice price point. Come with a lifetime warranty and two tip sections.
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07-18-2019, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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I would buy used if that is your budget. Can get a few year old high end rod for under 500. Like someone said before you get what you pay for. That’s is very true for fly rods.
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07-18-2019, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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You don't need a high end rod to learn and enjoy fly fishing. Years ago I had some cheapo glass rods and caught as many trout as today with some fancy Sages, Winstons, and Hardys.
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07-19-2019, 07:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Flyguy
You don't need a high end rod to learn and enjoy fly fishing. Years ago I had some cheapo glass rods and caught as many trout as today with some fancy Sages, Winstons, and Hardys.
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Very true, most of us can't cast well enough to use the potential of the high dollar rods anyway.
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