Never heard of these guys until a little surfing led me to there site. I’m going to order one just for a toss.
Looks solid and affordable. Anyone tested?
“I’LL HAVE A BLOODY MARY AND A STEAK SANDWICH AND…A STEAK SANDWICH, PLEASE.”
John Cocktoastin
Never heard of them myself but their rods look good. i like the idea of the leviathan having a 9 weight tip and 11 weight butt. definitely the right price
There is no normal life, there’s just life.
Tarpon 140
Knot the Reel World Fly Fishing LLC
Why not? I think that reel is one I looked at during an inshore show a couple years ago. If so, I was impressed but didn’t need a new reel. Especially if you are going to use it for inshore fishing it really is more of a line holder than anything else.
Let us know how it performs. Bout time for some new blood (products)! 
18’ CC w/ 115 Yami
quote:
Originally posted by HokieflyguyNever heard of them myself but their rods look good. i like the idea of the leviathan having a 9 weight tip and 11 weight butt. definitely the right price
There is no normal life, there’s just life.
Tarpon 140
Knot the Reel World Fly Fishing LLC
Hoke,
I agree. They look pretty solid. Might be an upstart that performs. Just trying to find out if anyone has a say on them.
“I’LL HAVE A BLOODY MARY AND A STEAK SANDWICH.”
John Cocktoastin
I have the crgII with a tradewinds blue on a 10 wt. The reels hold a ton of backing. Pretty good craftmanship.
Lifetime warranty.
They are trying the direct to consumer gig. If you are going to buy one, go to ebay, they had them there pretty cheap.
Chris.
Try here,
http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/showthread.php?t=652622&highlight=Colton+rods+reels
The mans name is Bob, screen name Foulhook…
I believe he’s the owner of Colton…
There’s your contact…
the drags are suppose to be awesome. There are several guides in the keys using them as client rods for tarpon.
I am going to try to hook a jack on mine this year. I will let you know.
chris.
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Originally posted by iFlyWhy not? I think that reel is one I looked at during an inshore show a couple years ago. If so, I was impressed but didn’t need a new reel. Especially if you are going to use it for inshore fishing it really is more of a line holder than anything else.
Let us know how it performs. Bout time for some new blood (products)!
18’ CC w/ 115 Yami
I concur. I’d also like to try one of those new hardy Zane reels.
“I’LL HAVE A BLOODY MARY AND A STEAK SANDWICH.”
John Cocktoastin
quote:I don't care where a product is made. I do care if a company is trying to mislead me. If you see a Hardy reel, let me know if it has a sticker that says, "Made in Korea" on it. They are an old English company that may be less English now.
Originally posted by TrueBluequote:
Originally posted by iFlyWhy not? I think that reel is one I looked at during an inshore show a couple years ago. If so, I was impressed but didn’t need a new reel. Especially if you are going to use it for inshore fishing it really is more of a line holder than anything else.
Let us know how it performs. Bout time for some new blood (products)!
18’ CC w/ 115 Yami
I concur. I’d also like to try one of those new hardy Zane reels.
18’ CC w/ 115 Yami
quote:
Originally posted by iFlyquote:I don't care where a product is made. I do care if a company is trying to mislead me. If you see a Hardy reel, let me know if it has a sticker that says, "Made in Korea" on it. They are an old English company that may be less English now.
Originally posted by TrueBluequote:
Originally posted by iFlyWhy not? I think that reel is one I looked at during an inshore show a couple years ago. If so, I was impressed but didn’t need a new reel. Especially if you are going to use it for inshore fishing it really is more of a line holder than anything else.
Let us know how it performs. Bout time for some new blood (products)!
18’ CC w/ 115 Yami
I concur. I’d also like to try one of those new hardy Zane reels.
18’ CC w/ 115 Yami
“I’LL HAVE A BLOODY MARY AND A STEAK SANDWICH.”
John Cocktoastin
Had to go back a bit and find this topic but I just received in the mail a Colton Tradewinds 9 ft 7wt 4 piece. I was eyeballing a few of them on ebay for awhile and well, had way too many beers one night and ordered one. The rod is the coolest blue color i’ve ever seen on a fly rod. I think I’m going to pair it with a green Ross Evolution LT. I really don’t need a 7 weight, especially trout fishing out here in the Rockies, but what the hell, should be nice next time I’m back in the salt. The only downside was after reading on the colton website, they say if you purchase one on ebay it isn’t covered by the lifetime warranty. I guess i’ll cross that bridge when I get to it… Taking it for a test cast tomorrow!
Oh and for you guys looking for a Hardy reel, check out www.dealsonthefly.com right now.
There is no normal life, there’s just life.
Tarpon 140
Knot the Reel World Fly Fishing LLC
Let us know how it goes. I need to upgrade my 8wt and have been looking at the Coltons.