I would rather not spend 300+ dollars on a rod and find out I snap it haha so what is a good realively cheap fly rod and reel for redfish, trout, etc. I would also need a reel. Thanks for any advice!
No… You probably shouldn’t buy that because I already bought it about a month ago
I’ll always send people to The Charleston Angler. They have a wide selection of gear from the budget minded, but solid, to the mind-bendingly expensive (sweet). I bought my first 8wt setup there a few years back. Eventhough they did not know me from Adam’s house cat, they took the time to take several rods/reels outside and let me throw them. (And, gave friendly tips on my newb technique.) That first setup was a very budget friendly St. Croix rod and Okuma reel, a completely competent setup that still goes in the boat every trip even though the fly rod fairy (wife) gave me a very sweet 9 wt Sage One, recently. The St. Croix is rigged with a shooting head (sinks quickly) and slick shooter backing, the Sage, with a regular floating line.
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redington and tfo make good starter setups as well. the both have the lifetime warranty’s- even on the 70 dollar rods
I’ll second Redington. I have 3wt and 5wt Classic Trout Redington rods and they’re pretty good quality for the price.
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Hard to beat LLBean’s entry level outfits. 9’ 8wt is $89. http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/68736?feat=2136-CL2&attrValue_0=Gray&productId=1115479
Free shipping if you have their credit card. You’ll probably want to upgrade if you really take to the sport. It’s addictive.
My personal opinion after 60 years of fly fishing is that rods are almost all good today. You just have to learn what flex is best for you and the quarry. Spend your money on a good reel and line. But, not too much money. You really don’t need an Abel, etc. The Orvis Mid-Arbor reels are my personal favorite for light salt water (I have 3) and I think I spent about $125 each.
Buying used is good, too, but you have to know something or know someone to make sure you get the right deal.
Thanks guys for input. I like the sound of 89$$. Also i forgot to mention but am assuming it is 7-9 wt rod…what wt is best for reds up to 30in (that would be a huge catch for me anyway). I no nothing of fly rods so any thing is a help. Can you catch tarpon on a 9wt?
“In every species of fish I’ve angled for, it is the ones that have got away that thrill me the most, the ones that keep fresh in my memory. So I say it is good to lose fish. If we didn’t, much of the thrill of angling would be gone.” Ray Bergman
For reds, the best all around rod would be an 8 wt. You can catch small tarpon on a 9 wt, but you should go with something more like a 12 wt for bigger fish
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Redington-Crosswater-2-pc-Fly-Rod-Reel-Combo-Outfit-890-2-/270838753376?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0f3f6860 great combo, also a 9wt listed at the same price …
I have an old G Loomis 9 wt GL3 that seems to be easy to cast for people who cant cast.
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Originally posted by charlestonfishfinderI have an old G Loomis 9 wt GL3 that seems to be easy to cast for people who cant cast.
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quote:I thought this until recently about Redington. I was looking at the Crosswater. I found a great deal on the Pursuit, though, and ended up with that as a backup setup.
Originally posted by scotty dredington and tfo make good starter setups as well. the both have the lifetime warranty’s- even on the 70 dollar rods
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Every new Redington rod purchased through an authorized retailer, with the exception of the Crosswater Series and Minnow Outfit, is covered by our lifetime, original owner warranty. The Crosswater and Minnow are covered by a one-year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship and must include a dated proof of purchase.