New Fly Rod

[MichiganFishing1997]

Alright, anything else?

[outdoorsman110]

Alright, anything else?

those are pretty much the best rods for the price.

[Jacob34]

That 5 WT. you have is pretty much the jack of all trades when it comes to fly rods. I use mine to handle anything from bluegill to LMB. In all honesty it just comes down to how much you want to pay, Their are a plethora of good fly rods that won't brake the bank. I would go to BPS and that Orvis store and cast various different rods. Just cause some are more expensive doesn't mean you will like the feel of them. I've been fly fishing since I was five so I personally don't mind spending up to $500.00+ on a fly rod. My 2 WT rod cost me over $800.00. Was it worth the price? No, but it's a pleasure to fish with.

[MichiganFishing1997]

Very true. Im headed up to our cabin this weekend for turkey, so i think i might be able to go to bps the following weekend. I will get there though, i promise you that.

[Stasher1]

I have this one too

http://www.basspro.c...10210102/107305

Also, any Redington rod will perform outstandingingly.

They're all I use now. Dollar for dollar, you'll be hard pressed to find a line of rods that are nicer.

[outdoorsman110]

They're all I use now. Dollar for dollar, you'll be hard pressed to find a line of rods that are nicer.

agreed, I like them better than Sage. The only rod I have that I like better is my TFO. But I still use my Redingtons more because they are so reliable.

[Stasher1]

I actually sold my Sage gear and replaced it with Redington. I just don't think I was getting my money's worth out of the Sage. I know they're American made and that's going to add a bit to the price, but I think ultimately you're just paying a premium for the Sage name. They're both owned by the same parent company (Far Bank Enterprises) and have very similar products, but the Redington stuff is made overseas so it's quite a bit cheaper.

[outdoorsman110]

I actually sold my Sage gear and replaced it with Redington. I just don't think I was getting my money's worth out of the Sage. I know they're American made and that's going to add a bit to the price, but I think ultimately you're just paying a premium for the Sage name. They're both owned by the same parent company and have very similar products, but the Redington stuff is made overseas so it's quite a bit cheaper.

Sometimes I find the American made Redingtons in Pawn Shops and thrift stores, around here in VA the thrift and pawn shops here have a lot of fishing stuff, I grab Loomis rods for under 100$ and some fancy fly rods. But I don't see a difference between my American Made Redingtons VS my Korean Made Redingtons.

[trevor]

If you are looking into fishing a heavier rod weight, I wouldn't skimp on the quality. A cheap, heavy rod be a bother to cast all day.

[MichiganFishing1997]

Hm.. good to know guys, didnt look at redington yet.

[MichiganFishing1997]

And what redington are you guys fishing? I.e. model, length, weight.

[outdoorsman110]

And what redington are you guys fishing? I.e. model, length, weight.

Pursuit, Crosswater, both 9' foot, 6 and 8 weight. I also have a predator but that's for big river fishing.

[MichiganFishing1997]

How do both handle? how fast is the action?

[outdoorsman110]

How do both handle? how fast is the action?

they are both great handling rods. I prefer them over sage. I love the fast action. They look sexy too! You should seriously consider them. They are at a great price and are very durable and can handle big fish. My 8wt handled a 14lb grass carp.

[outdoorsman110]

They have Redington at both Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's.

[Stasher1]

I've owned the Predator (7'10" 6wt), Crosswater (8'6" 5wt), and two of the CT's (7'6" 3wt and 8'6" 5wt) which are my favorite rods by far. The moderate action suits my natural casting stroke perfectly. It's like putting on a pair of well-worn boots.

[outdoorsman110]

I've owned the Predator (7'10" 6wt), Crosswater (8'6" 5wt), and two of the CT's (7'6" 3wt and 8'6" 5wt) which are my favorite rods by far. The moderate action suits my natural casting stroke perfectly. It's like putting on a pair of well-worn boots.

The CT's are sweet, my buddy had a Voyant and I bought it from him, I rarely use it because it's a 10wt.

[MichiganFishing1997]

Are you using a redington reel?

[outdoorsman110]

Are you using a redington reel?

I have a 2 Redington Reels, Crosswater, Pursuit both are excellent reels. But I use my Orvis Mach 3 and a White River DC reel. You should get the Redington Reel, they handle great.

[Stasher1]

Are you using a redington reel?

No Redington reels here. I used to have a bunch of Okuma reels (Integrity, Magnitude, Sierra, Airframe) that all worked perfectly, but I'm a huge Pflueger fan, so I sold them all and switched to the tried and true Medalist. They're simple, reliable, and have a classic look and sound that just seems to fit the classic style of the CT perfectly.

[outdoorsman110]

No Redington reels here. I used to have a bunch of Okuma reels (Integrity, Magnitude, Sierra, Airframe) that all worked perfectly, but I'm a huge Pflueger fan, so I sold them all and switched to the tried and true Medalist. They're simple, reliable, and have a classic look and sound that just seems to fit the classic style of the CT perfectly.

x2 on the medalist. I have one from the 80's and still works surperbly well.

[trevor]

Don't worry about spending lots of money on a freshwater fly reel. The mostly just hold your line, unless you are carp, steelhead, etc. fishing.

[Lucky Craft Man]

Here is my opinion on the subject since I went through a little bit of the same process as you. I was looking for a fly rod that would handle Steelhead and King Salmon. I normally use a 7 wt. for Steelhead and would probably use an 9 wt. for King Slamon, so an 8 wt. would be the logical compromise. I also like a little longer rod, because it offers me a little further reach for tightline nymphing, but also gives me added leverage on controlling the fish. After searching around, I found the Cabelas LST (now they are called LSi) 9'9" 8 wt. This rod is incredible! Granted, it is not top shelf like a Sage (I have several Sages I love, but these are out of your stated price range), but it is very lightweight and handles nymphs and streamers quite well. It is really a rod I think you should look into (I actually was so impressed with this rod, I ended up buying the 9'9" 5 wt. and a 9'6" 7 wt.). The LSi has a 25 year warranty and there is no better costumer service on the planet than Cabelas (especially when it comes to covering their own house brands). As far as reels are concerned, I would stop your search at the Lamson Konic (for the 8 wt., I would get the 3.5 model). Lamson's have a sealed drag, so you won't have any worry of smal particles getting into your drag if you accidently dunk it, and they can take a beating. I have fished my Konic in 5 degree tempertures, and it didn't freeze up (well, it did after I dipped it in the water, but after breifly blowing on it, it was good to go). The 3.5 model Konic with line balances almost perfectly with the 9'9" 8 wt. LSi, which having a balanced system really helps reduce fatique when casting heavy flies all day. You could go with a higher end Lamson, but the lighter the reel gets, the more tip heavy your system becomes and since all Lamson's have the sealed drag, I never saw the benefit of spending the extra money on the higher end reels. The LSi, the Lamson Konic, and some line (I am assuming $60 line) will cost you $408.99 plus tax (this is full retail and you may be able to find sales). Again, this is just my opinion, which is based upon my search for a good 8 wt. that fit my needs. Good luck in your search.

[outdoorsman110]

Here is my opinion on the subject since I went through a little bit of the same process as you. I was looking for a fly rod that would handle Steelhead and King Salmon. I normally use a 7 wt. for Steelhead and would probably use an 9 wt. for King Slamon, so an 8 wt. would be the logical compromise. I also like a little longer rod, because it offers me a little further reach for tightline nymphing, but also gives me added leverage on controlling the fish. After searching around, I found the Cabelas LST (now they are called LSi) 9'9" 8 wt. This rod is incredible! Granted, it is not top shelf like a Sage (I have several Sages I love, but these are out of your stated price range), but it is very lightweight and handles nymphs and streamers quite well. It is really a rod I think you should look into (I actually was so impressed with this rod, I ended up buying the 9'9" 5 wt. and a 9'6" 7 wt.). The LSi has a 25 year warranty and there is no better costumer service on the planet than Cabelas (especially when it comes to covering their own house brands). As far as reels are concerned, I would stop your search at the Lamson Konic (for the 8 wt., I would get the 3.5 model). Lamson's have a sealed drag, so you won't have any worry of smal particles getting into your drag if you accidently dunk it, and they can take a beating. I have fished my Konic in 5 degree tempertures, and it didn't freeze up (well, it did after I dipped it in the water, but after breifly blowing on it, it was good to go). The 3.5 model Konic with line balances almost perfectly with the 9'9" 8 wt. LSi, which having a balanced system really helps reduce fatique when casting heavy flies all day. You could go with a higher end Lamson, but the lighter the reel gets, the more tip heavy your system becomes and since all Lamson's have the sealed drag, I never saw the benefit of spending the extra money on the higher end reels. The LSi, the Lamson Konic, and some line (I am assuming $60 line) will cost you $408.99 plus tax (this is full retail and you may be able to find sales). Again, this is just my opinion, which is based upon my search for a good 8 wt. that fit my needs. Good luck in your search.

He doesn't need to spend that much man. He's young haha.

[Lucky Craft Man]

I thought he said his limit was $400. He could get away with Scientific Angler Air Cell line and not sped $60 on line, which would get him under his limit.