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Saltwater Fly-Fishing
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Originally posted by PAWLEYSI

Okuma SLV. i punish they survive

AMEN!! They should be in a local fly shop soon… and I don’t mean TCA :wink:

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Pretty hooked on Redington for beginners - I use Sage, Orvis and Reds. The main thing I steer folks to is the guarantee for the equipment. Newbies (like me) break tips stuff like that.:stuck_out_tongue:

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Originally posted by Rapchizzle
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Originally posted by yakman72

I’d get a 9 because you can cast it better in the surf also, I know you do a lot of surf fishing. Get a good rod a redington or something and scientific anglers line and get a cheaper like an Okuma reek I have.

I’m a high class redneck.

Fishing is a delusion entirely surrounded by liars in pfgs and buffs.

Are these actual products that you’ve used and compared with other brands, or are they just what you’ve read about and are regurgitating the same BS said by the people who are paid to use the stuff?

Redington makes pretty decent rods and reels, I’ve got Redington setups in both 3 and 5 wts and they’ll accomplish everything I need them to. I’ve thrown everything from Scott to G Loomis, Redington to TFO, Sage to St. Croix and I’ve got to say that while I have two 8 wt St. Croix rods, if I were to pay retail for one, it’d be TFO, Redington or St. Croix as I’m only a novice fly fisherman and don’t need the high end stuff. The reel, as everyone has said, isn’t as important as the rod and I like my simple G Loommis reel and all of the Redington reels I have. Rio makes a good line and I’ve got Rio lines on all of my stuff. Don’t gravitate to the brands all the fanboys talk about, do some HANDS ON research and find out what’s most attractive to you. No matter what you get, as long as you’re confident in your gear, you won’t have too much problem catching fish. If you start second guessing your gear, you’ll never be satisfied and will never be happy with it.

My dad has the redington pursuit combo and I love it. I have Okuma
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TFO BVK. I’ve read so many great reviews and articles that its hard to go wrong. Wish I would’ve purchased it instead of the TFO Clauser.

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I’ve got a TFO BVK 7wt and it’s an awesome rod for the $.Maybe not for a beginner.
I would go with a TFO NXT 7/8 combo.Very forgiving,easy to cast,comes with rod ,reel,line,leader,and case.My son bought one(with his own money):smiley:and I have one in a 5wt.It’s around $200 but prob worth it for what you get.
See what Scotty says above.Or better yet go in and see him.

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I have used Ross reels since 1989. A friend put oil on the drag, major malfunction. Sent it back to Ross, they made it new, $20.00 shipping & handling. Ross makes a good product, and good consumer service.

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← beginner at saltwater ---- I’m bringing down an 8wt - med-lite action to Pawleys in Aug. Is that a good set-up? My double haul sux (still perfecting), but from what I’ve read, 8wt is about the best “minimum” rod to start SW fishing with - suggestions?

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I only use Sage, Ross, and Orvis products when I’m fly fishing. I’m currently using a 9 foot Sage Rod with a Ross Reel on it.

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It depends on how much you want to spend… You can drop $700 and get a really nice reel or you can drop around $100 and get a good reel that will do ya just fine but does not have a big name associated with it.

Redington makes a good middle of the road reel and I am partial to the Okuma SLV’s… For an entry level salt water reel You have some pretty good options without breaking the bank. I have been fishing several SLV’s in the salt for about 5 years now and they are all reeling like I just took them out of the box. We should be stocking them in the Lowcountry Fly shop in a few weeks.

“Paddle faster boys… I hear banjo music!”
SC Chapter Coordinator- Heroes on the Water
http://www.HeroesOnTheWater.org
Charleston Director- SCKayakfishing.com
Tarpon 160os

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Carson, go to the lowcountry fly shop and talk with them, great people. if you still want more information then go to the charleston angler also, colts pretty cool. but scotty ken and michael are great guys!

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