How many fly rods?

wrote:
Not sure how you reach your conclusion based on my post. I've fly
fished before (several times) and have enjoyed it immensely. I did not
say I *wanted* to buy more than one rod. I posted to get some opinions
from people who, I assume (correctly in most cases) know what they are
talking about. The discussion has been very helpful (with the
occassional side-track).

I asked because unlike bait and spin casting (which I have done for
several decades) I know little about fly rods. I typically bring with
me 3-4 rods and a similar number of reels when fishing for muskie,
bass, etc. I just am not familiar enough with fly fishing to be able
to predict whether having a spare rod matters. But, like I said, the
posts have helped me come to a decision.

Ross

I think you should buy as many fly rods as you can possibly afford, if
it makes you happy. :-)

Willi's post was meant, I think, to bring a little perspective to the
discussion. Fly fishing isn't about the gear (except for some misguided
fools). The gear is a means to an end. A decent five-weight rod and a
decent reel and a decent line should take you very far in Montana this
year. The gear is the least of your problems.

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I never trust a man who doesn't have too many fly rods!

Gene

wrote in message
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I do not currently own any fly rods. I am taking a 5 day trip next
week to fly fish in Montana and will be in Jackson WY for two weeks
this summer where I plan to do some fly fishing. I am purchasing a
Sage Launch rod (based on recommendations from people on this group)
and wonder whether 1 rod will be sufficient. Perhaps next week it
might (it will be a guided trip, and I am sure the guide will have a
spare), but in the summer, I will be on my own. The rod I purchased is
a 5 weight. Mostly fishing for trout. Is it good practice to get a
second 5 weight, something different? Or is one rod sufficient?

Thanks in advance.

Ross

Gene Cottrell wrote:
I never trust a man who doesn't have too many fly rods!

The party line is that you can't have too many fly rods.

I have too many fly rods.

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