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rod suggestion
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12/13/17 03:57 PM
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AvidOutdoors7
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Im looking to get a fly rod for trout and bluegill. I have a 5wt for bass thats just not as much fun to catch the smaller fish with. Im looking for a 1-2wt but I cant afford hundreds of dollars. Im looking at 120-130 at tops. Does anyone know of a a 1-2wt rod for about that? I have not been able to find one.
just an avid outdoorsman
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Re: rod suggestion
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#12537007
12/13/17 04:39 PM
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pearow
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I've got one; an RDP 7.5 foot 4 piece 2 weight. Never used. I built it to use but got sick; since I already have a redington 2 weight I need to sell this one. I can shoot some pics if interested; $130 shipped.-p-
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Re: rod suggestion
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#12537015
12/13/17 04:42 PM
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skeeterK
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Cabelas has several on sale but not sure of those sizes as they are not that common to many folks.
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Re: rod suggestion
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12/13/17 05:30 PM
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karstopo
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I have the 2 weight Cabelas CGR.i got it when it was on sale, Cabelas has them all of the time.
It's a noodle for sure. I can't throw much with it or particularly far although I got some 10 dollar fly line on it and it's pretty poor. Reel is an internet cheapo. Whole rig is under $100.
But for bluegill out to 40 feet or so it's fine.
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Re: rod suggestion
[Re: AvidOutdoors7]
#12537665
12/14/17 01:16 AM
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j_hirn2
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Echo has the Carbon XL in 2 wt. It is $149.99. http://echoflyfishing.com/project/echocarbonxlI have the Carbon in 4 and 6 wt. They are pretty good rods. That's just the rod not a combo. I also have the base 3 wt. A nice rod at a cheap price. Fun with bream and I caught a 15" bass and it was a real hoot.
The tug is the drug
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Re: rod suggestion
[Re: AvidOutdoors7]
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12/14/17 01:48 PM
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joabsher
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To echo j_hirn2's Echo Carbon XL suggestion, I have one of their 7'3" 2wts and it is fantastic, my #1 rod from March to October in the creeks and small rivers around here. Echo also has a lifetime warranty, so that's a plus.
Early on I decided that fishing would be my way of looking at the world. First it taught me to look at rivers. Lately is has been teaching me how to look at people, myself included. - Thomas McGuane
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Re: rod suggestion
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#12538653
12/14/17 10:23 PM
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split cane rod
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I've got one; an RDP 7.5 foot 4 piece 2 weight. Never used. I built it to use but got sick; since I already have a redington 2 weight I need to sell this one. I can shoot some pics if interested; $130 shipped.-p- You can't go wrong with a rod that Pearow built. He is a master of the art of fly rod building..... not to mention the fact that he ties flies, too. JR
Split Cane Rod
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Re: rod suggestion
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12/15/17 02:05 AM
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jrod88
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3wt rods are a ton of fun. I'd. recommend a glass rod if you're looking for more feel. I bought a Scott F2 earlier this year. A 3wt made of glass makes even the smallest blue gills feel like fighters. I fished little size 12 poppers and it was a blast.
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Re: rod suggestion
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#12539255
12/15/17 03:28 PM
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Meadowlark
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[quote=pearow] You can't go wrong with a rod that Pearow built. He is a master of the art of fly rod building..... not to mention the fact that he ties flies, too.
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Re: rod suggestion
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#12539676
12/15/17 10:06 PM
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Robert Hunter
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Thought I would bump this for Avidoutdoors . Its in your budget and shipped to your house I would take Pearow up on that. I have a blast with my 76 three white I have caught 30 inch trout 6 pound stripers and Bass up to 9 pounds on it never underestimate the power of a little rod like that. When you do hook into a big one its a battle and like stated the little ones fight like crazy.
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Re: rod suggestion
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12/16/17 07:42 AM
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MassAction
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I have the two weight Cabelas CGR like Karstopo above. It's a fun rod, super short which makes it fun on small creeks and tight canopies. However, if I could do it over again, I would opt for a 3 weight because there are just far more (and cheaper) line choices available. The two weight really narrows down your selection significantly. I didn't like the friction reel seat initially, but I have found common ground with it recently and it hasn't let me down in several months. Still next time I would always opt for something with a locking reel seat.
The comments about Echo are spot on, great rods, great customer services, amazing prices. I'm going to get a 6 weight glass as soon as my budget allows for carp fishing the bayous here.
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Re: rod suggestion
[Re: MassAction]
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12/16/17 12:58 PM
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karstopo
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I have the two weight Cabelas CGR like Karstopo above. It's a fun rod, super short which makes it fun on small creeks and tight canopies. However, if I could do it over again, I would opt for a 3 weight because there are just far more (and cheaper) line choices available. The two weight really narrows down your selection significantly.
The comments about Echo are spot on, great rods, great customer services, amazing prices. I'm going to get a 6 weight glass as soon as my budget allows for carp fishing the bayous here. I with you on the 2 versus 3 weight. There doesnt seem to be many good choices out there for 2 weight lines. Im putting that Echo glass 6 9 3 weight in my sights and an Echo B.A.G. 8 Quick-shot in a 6 or 7 weight.
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