BEST CHEAP ROD?

JDOE wrote in
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In article ,
Frank Church wrote:

Dave LaCourse wrote in

I would go for the sierra if he wont sell you a lamson for around $40,
which I doubt he would be able to do. I have seen the okuma go for $32
and just doing a quick search see that
http://www.reelfishingtackle.com has the okuma sierra 7/8 for $35.


....it was the Lamson Radius 1.5 and I believe the whole outfit was $45.

Frank Church

In article ,
Frank Church wrote:

JDOE wrote in
:

In article ,
Frank Church wrote:

Dave LaCourse wrote in

I would go for the sierra if he wont sell you a lamson for around $40,
which I doubt he would be able to do. I have seen the okuma go for $32
and just doing a quick search see that
http://www.reelfishingtackle.com has the okuma sierra 7/8 for $35.


...it was the Lamson Radius 1.5 and I believe the whole outfit was $45.

Frank Church

Well anyone that can get that price should jump on it. The web site
lists it as $145 with a new fly line thrown in
(http://www.ezflyfish.com/lamradflyree.html). The wholesale on just the
reel would be $72.50, and the wholesale on the line was probably $10
-$30 depending on what line it was. So he must of lost a ton of money
on that deal.

Anyways, if you can get a lamson radius 1.5 for $45, JUMP ON IT!!

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--riverman

JDOE wrote:


There is no BEST rod, since what one likes in rods is subjective. TFO's
series 1 rod is a very good choice at around $90, as far as reels, I
would go with a Okuma sierra for about $35 (search on the net, you will
find one). The Sierra is a sturdy reel, it will stand up to even king
salmon.


I know alot of people like them, and they are a decent value for the
money. However, I don't think that the Sierra is a sturdy reel. They're
made of soft aluminum and wear easily. I got grooves in the line guard
after the first season. The reel handle fell off the spool during my
trip to Alaska. The aluminum had worn and the hole holding the handle
enlarged, allowing the handle to slip through the hole.

Willi

"Lionel,

I think the Springbrook TFO 'Series 1' that is $89.00 USD is pretty nice.

They are 2 piece and come in a lot of great sizes. For trout the popualr or
average size in the US is a 9' #5 line.

Orvis has the 'Clearwater' series of fly reels that are made in their
factory in England for $39.00 USD.

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com


"Lionel F. Stevenson" wrote in message
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Hi y'all,
I'm a novice fisherman.
I'm looking for a good cheap rod.
What is the best rod for $100.00?

I know there is probably more than one opinion per person on this,
but it should make some interesting talk.

Also, the best cheap reel.

We're talking trout fishing here.

-- Lionel