New Fly Rod 8 Weight Recommendations

I am looking to buy an 8-weight 9-foot fly rod for fresh water fishing
for Bass, Stripers, and maybe an Alaska trip in 2006. I have two Sage
RPL rods in 5 weight, one 4 weight and one 3 weight. I'm not stuck or
set to buy a Sage rod and really only want to spend $250.00. The rod
will end up with a Flylogic 890 reel on it.

I would like recommendations. So far my friends have made
recommendations for a St Croix, Loomis G2 or Sage Discovery rod. I
would like to hear the recommendations from this group.

Thanks, Art

"Peter Charles" wrote in message
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T&T Vector


has the price dropped below $250?

On 16 Sep 2004 17:51:11 -0700, (Art Salmons) wrote:

I am looking to buy an 8-weight 9-foot fly rod for fresh water fishing
for Bass, Stripers, and maybe an Alaska trip in 2006. I have two Sage
RPL rods in 5 weight, one 4 weight and one 3 weight. I'm not stuck or
set to buy a Sage rod and really only want to spend $250.00. The rod
will end up with a Flylogic 890 reel on it.

I would like recommendations. So far my friends have made
recommendations for a St Croix, Loomis G2 or Sage Discovery rod. I
would like to hear the recommendations from this group.


#1 recommendation: make it a five piece so you won't have to worry about
getting it on and off airplanes.

#2 recommendation: I adore my Winston 9/8 BL-5.

/daytripper (For $250 you'd have to really REALLY lucky on eBay ;-)

On 16 Sep 2004 17:51:11 -0700, (Art Salmons) wrote:

I am looking to buy an 8-weight 9-foot fly rod for fresh water fishing
for Bass, Stripers, and maybe an Alaska trip in 2006. I have two Sage
RPL rods in 5 weight, one 4 weight and one 3 weight. I'm not stuck or
set to buy a Sage rod and really only want to spend $250.00. The rod
will end up with a Flylogic 890 reel on it.

I would like recommendations. So far my friends have made
recommendations for a St Croix, Loomis G2 or Sage Discovery rod. I
would like to hear the recommendations from this group.


#1 recommendation: make it a five piece so you won't have to worry about
getting it on and off airplanes.

#2 recommendation: I adore my Winston 9/8 BL-5.

/daytripper (For $250 you'd have to really REALLY lucky on eBay ;-)

"Art Salmons" wrote in message
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I am looking to buy an 8-weight 9-foot fly rod for fresh water fishing
for Bass, Stripers, and maybe an Alaska trip in 2006. I have two Sage
RPL rods in 5 weight, one 4 weight and one 3 weight. I'm not stuck or
set to buy a Sage rod and really only want to spend $250.00. The rod
will end up with a Flylogic 890 reel on it.

I would like recommendations. So far my friends have made
recommendations for a St Croix, Loomis G2 or Sage Discovery rod. I
would like to hear the recommendations from this group.

Thanks, Art

Check out the Powell rod site, my $80 8 weight arrived today, and it will do
just fine for the price.

"Art Salmons" wrote in message
om...
I am looking to buy an 8-weight 9-foot fly rod for fresh water fishing
for Bass, Stripers, and maybe an Alaska trip in 2006. I have two Sage
RPL rods in 5 weight, one 4 weight and one 3 weight. I'm not stuck or
set to buy a Sage rod and really only want to spend $250.00. The rod
will end up with a Flylogic 890 reel on it.

I would like recommendations. So far my friends have made
recommendations for a St Croix, Loomis G2 or Sage Discovery rod. I
would like to hear the recommendations from this group.

Thanks, Art

Check out the Powell rod site, my $80 8 weight arrived today, and it will do
just fine for the price.

Temple Fork
Pro (medium fast, mid flex)
TiCr (fast, tip flex)
TiCrX (even faster)

HTH L.C.

"bugcaster" wrote in message
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"Art Salmons" wrote in message
om...
I am looking to buy an 8-weight 9-foot fly rod for fresh water fishing
for Bass, Stripers, and maybe an Alaska trip in 2006. I have two Sage
RPL rods in 5 weight, one 4 weight and one 3 weight. I'm not stuck or
set to buy a Sage rod and really only want to spend $250.00. The rod
will end up with a Flylogic 890 reel on it.

I would like recommendations. So far my friends have made
recommendations for a St Croix, Loomis G2 or Sage Discovery rod. I
would like to hear the recommendations from this group.

Thanks, Art

Check out the Powell rod site, my $80 8 weight arrived today, and it will
do
just fine for the price.

Temple Fork
Pro (medium fast, mid flex)
TiCr (fast, tip flex)
TiCrX (even faster)

HTH L.C.

"bugcaster" wrote in message
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"Art Salmons" wrote in message
om...
I am looking to buy an 8-weight 9-foot fly rod for fresh water fishing
for Bass, Stripers, and maybe an Alaska trip in 2006. I have two Sage
RPL rods in 5 weight, one 4 weight and one 3 weight. I'm not stuck or
set to buy a Sage rod and really only want to spend $250.00. The rod
will end up with a Flylogic 890 reel on it.

I would like recommendations. So far my friends have made
recommendations for a St Croix, Loomis G2 or Sage Discovery rod. I
would like to hear the recommendations from this group.

Thanks, Art

Check out the Powell rod site, my $80 8 weight arrived today, and it will
do
just fine for the price.

(Art Salmons) wrote in message . com...
I am looking to buy an 8-weight 9-foot fly rod for fresh water fishing
for Bass, Stripers, and maybe an Alaska trip in 2006. I have two Sage
RPL rods in 5 weight, one 4 weight and one 3 weight. I'm not stuck or
set to buy a Sage rod and really only want to spend $250.00. The rod
will end up with a Flylogic 890 reel on it.

I would like recommendations. So far my friends have made
recommendations for a St Croix, Loomis G2 or Sage Discovery rod. I
would like to hear the recommendations from this group.

Thanks, Art


for well under that price i bought a pre-Lefty TFO 4 piece 9WT for
stripers, and i love it.....casts very well, great price

i would imagine that since lefty came aboard, they've only gotten
better....the owner, rick pope, is great to deal with, i have heard
great things about their customer service as well

(Art Salmons) wrote in message . com...
I am looking to buy an 8-weight 9-foot fly rod for fresh water fishing
for Bass, Stripers, and maybe an Alaska trip in 2006. I have two Sage
RPL rods in 5 weight, one 4 weight and one 3 weight. I'm not stuck or
set to buy a Sage rod and really only want to spend $250.00. The rod
will end up with a Flylogic 890 reel on it.

I would like recommendations. So far my friends have made
recommendations for a St Croix, Loomis G2 or Sage Discovery rod. I
would like to hear the recommendations from this group.

Thanks, Art


for well under that price i bought a pre-Lefty TFO 4 piece 9WT for
stripers, and i love it.....casts very well, great price

i would imagine that since lefty came aboard, they've only gotten
better....the owner, rick pope, is great to deal with, i have heard
great things about their customer service as well