Fly rod recommendations

Why don't you build your own? You can buy kits from Cabelas or check online
at other websites. There is nothing like landing a fish on a rod you built.


"SnotDemon" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I have been trying to learn to fly fish. I have been using my
grandfather's 60+ yr old bamboo rods but they are all in only fair condition
with corroded guides and poor finishes. I do have 2 fiberglass, 1 wood and
even a steel fly rod but after trying a graphit rod I can see that I have
been fighting the equipment more than anything.

I would like to buy a decent rod in the $200-$300 range and was hoping
some of you might offer me some advise on manufacturers. I live in the
north-east and mostly go for trout but have been lucky enough to have work
ship me to ireland for a few salmon runs on the river Lee in Cork. Any
thoughts are appreciated!

Mike

"Jim" wrote in message
...
Why don't you build your own? You can buy kits from Cabelas or check
online
at other websites. There is nothing like landing a fish on a rod you
built.


Whilst living in or near Galveston, Texas, we would go and find a good
"calcutta cane" pole, and make them into a surf redfish rod. I was not sure
of the merit of these, but once, I had a plain one come off the top of the
car and immediately run over by a semi and a few cars. A few nicks, but the
thing was fine. Some people had neither the time or talent to make them, so
others capitalized on it and made a few bucks. Putting on guides,
particularly with today's glues and supplies isn't exactly rocket surgery or
brain science.

You had to look through a bunch of poles to find a straight one that was
just right for mounting a reel and guides on. But the end product, was, as
you say, rewarding. And you could toss a 5 oz. sand sinker and a big chunk
of mullet a country mile with one of them. And they lasted forever.

Steve

"Jim" wrote in message
...
Why don't you build your own? You can buy kits from Cabelas or check
online
at other websites. There is nothing like landing a fish on a rod you
built.


Whilst living in or near Galveston, Texas, we would go and find a good
"calcutta cane" pole, and make them into a surf redfish rod. I was not sure
of the merit of these, but once, I had a plain one come off the top of the
car and immediately run over by a semi and a few cars. A few nicks, but the
thing was fine. Some people had neither the time or talent to make them, so
others capitalized on it and made a few bucks. Putting on guides,
particularly with today's glues and supplies isn't exactly rocket surgery or
brain science.

You had to look through a bunch of poles to find a straight one that was
just right for mounting a reel and guides on. But the end product, was, as
you say, rewarding. And you could toss a 5 oz. sand sinker and a big chunk
of mullet a country mile with one of them. And they lasted forever.

Steve

"SnotDemon" wrote in message
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I would like to buy a decent rod in the $200-$300 range and was hoping
some of you might offer me some advise on manufacturers. I live in the
north-east and mostly go for trout but have been lucky enough to have work
ship me to ireland for a few salmon runs on the river Lee in Cork. Any
thoughts are appreciated!

Mike


I might take a load of s**t for this, but I'm really happy with my Cabela's
SLi 5wt. Casts very nicely for any price, and a travel rod (untried by me)
is available. Good luck, tight line and all else that might be relevant :-)

Cheers,
Bill

"SnotDemon" wrote in message
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Hi all,

I have been trying to learn to fly fish. I have been using my
grandfather's 60+ yr old bamboo rods but they are all in only fair condition
with corroded guides and poor finishes. I do have 2 fiberglass, 1 wood and
even a steel fly rod but after trying a graphit rod I can see that I have
been fighting the equipment more than anything.

I would like to buy a decent rod in the $200-$300 range and was hoping
some of you might offer me some advise on manufacturers. I live in the
north-east and mostly go for trout but have been lucky enough to have work
ship me to ireland for a few salmon runs on the river Lee in Cork. Any
thoughts are appreciated!

Mike


Try www.templeforkflyrods.com. Try Dan Blanton's bulletin board for some
opinions - virtually all good. I know nothing about fishing for salmon, but
I imagine a rod good for Northeast trout wouldn't be ideal for salmon, and
vice versa. The Temple Fork rods are cheap enough you could get one for each
and still have change from $300.