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 5wt. Suggestions?
#11911631
11/01/16 07:28 PM
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Smurfs
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I'm looking for a 5wt rod that will throw larger buggers and streamers, perhaps even with a spilt shot or two on it. Softer tip and a fast action. Have the power in the butt and mid section. Had a Cabela's Therom and LSI, only because they were on sale, neither one would cut it for me.
Thanks
Last edited by Smurfs; 11/01/16 07:31 PM.
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
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#11911751
11/01/16 08:45 PM
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keebranch
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soft tip- sounds like glass to me. Rarely will you find a soft or true moderate action in graphite.And if you look into vintage think 6wt.
Les
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
[Re: Smurfs]
#11911792
11/01/16 09:13 PM
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RonL
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I have the Sage VXP , 5-wt , 9-ft , fast action . Really a great rod : SAGE VXP Flyrod I also have Cabelas RLS+ combo also in 9-ft, 5wt , Med. Action. Really a great rod . A little softer than the VXP I have : Cabelas RLS+ Combo
RonL
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
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#11911818
11/01/16 09:23 PM
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RexW
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The new TFO Clouser rods were pretty much designed for the use you described. Bob Clouser was the primary designer of the rod. My personal favorite for those situations is the TFO Mangrove series. It is a faster action than the Clouser, but it is a fun rod to fish. My advice is to test cast the rods you are interested in and then get the one you like best. You'll be the person fishing with it. 
Fly Fishers International certified casting instructor
TFO Rods pro staff
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
[Re: RonL]
#11911826
11/01/16 09:25 PM
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Smurfs
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TFF Celebrity
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I have the Sage VXP , 5-wt , 9-ft , fast action . Really a great rod : SAGE VXP Flyrod I also have Cabelas RLS+ combo also in 9-ft, 5wt , Med. Action. Really a great rod . A little softer than the VXP I have : Cabelas RLS+ Combo You have both of these rods in a 5wt and throw large streamers with two split shots?
Last edited by Smurfs; 11/01/16 09:26 PM.
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
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#11911834
11/01/16 09:29 PM
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Smurfs
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The new TFO Clouser rods were pretty much designed for the use you described. Bob Clouser was the primary designer of the rod. My personal favorite for those situations is the TFO Mangrove series. It is a faster action than the Clouser, but it is a fun rod to fish. My advice is to test cast the rods you are interested in and then get the one you like best. You'll be the person fishing with it. Thank you!
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
[Re: Smurfs]
#11912032
11/01/16 10:43 PM
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mbarker68x
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TFO Axiom 5wt. Only thin lacking is the soft tip.
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
[Re: Smurfs]
#11912666
11/02/16 03:31 AM
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RonL
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I have the Sage VXP , 5-wt , 9-ft , fast action . Really a great rod : SAGE VXP Flyrod I also have Cabelas RLS+ combo also in 9-ft, 5wt , Med. Action. Really a great rod . A little softer than the VXP I have : Cabelas RLS+ Combo You have both of these rods in a 5wt and throw large streamers with two split shots? Myself personally have been using poppers and clousers without problems except in heavy wind . Follow the link to the VXP and you can read what Sage says about the VXP . I can vouch it is a great rod . The VXP will cast any of these without problems . 
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RonL
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
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#11912889
11/02/16 12:49 PM
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BoPro
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If you get a chance, try St Croix Legend Elite. It has a softer tip for a faster action rod.
If you feel like reading, search for Yellowstone Anglers 5 wt shootouts. They give some pretty detailed reviews on numerous brands.
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
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#11913070
11/02/16 02:53 PM
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keebranch
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TFO Axiom 5wt. Only thin lacking is the soft tip. although these are going away- I concur. Very quick nice rods which can throw a mile.
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
[Re: Smurfs]
#11913105
11/02/16 03:13 PM
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txbassnewbie
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look at sage bass II also - small mouth or large mouth. they come with a line designed for throwing big flies
or look at fiberglass I just bought a blue halo fiberglass rod and love the feel when I have a fish on
Last edited by txbassnewbie; 11/02/16 03:14 PM.
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
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#11913370
11/02/16 05:41 PM
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Wayfaring Texan
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I love my RL Winston Nexus 5wt.
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
[Re: Smurfs]
#11916817
11/04/16 04:41 PM
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RonL
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SO did you make a choice on which rod you are going with ?? Just out of curiosity , what did you decide ?
RonL
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
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#12026842
01/08/17 02:52 AM
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Ptown Lance
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Streem Rift or Brook 5WT rods. Just google Streem Outdoors and you will love it.
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Re: 5wt. Suggestions?
[Re: Smurfs]
#12028696
01/09/17 02:13 AM
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Flying Fox
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I will go with G Loomis nrx 5wt 9'
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