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Fly rod recommendations #12618003 02/09/18 02:03 AM
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For my 10 year anniversary at work I'm getting a Orvis Battenkill III 5-7wt reel.

I'm pretty new to fly fishing, tried it years ago with a 40$ shakespeare fly combo. But going to give it another shot.

Need recommendations for a good fly rod, preferably under $100.

Re: Fly rod recommendations [Re: CraZyNOTRT] #12618075 02/09/18 02:46 AM
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Do you have any idea what kind of fish you want to go after. If mostly trout or panfish I would recommend an 8 ft. 4 weight. If planning to focus more on bass or other larger and stronger fish, I would recommend an 8'6" or 9' 6 to 7 weight rod. One that would meet your price point and would offer the moderate action I recommend for a beginner would be the new Cabela's Synch rod at $99.99. Many people get pushed into a fast action rod too early in the game and find it difficult to cast. Likewise a rod that is too slow.

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Re: Fly rod recommendations [Re: CraZyNOTRT] #12618246 02/09/18 04:21 AM
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http://echoflyfishing.com/project/echobase/

Echo Base is $89-99. Heard good things, but havent personally tried one. It listed as a Medium fast action which in my opinion are easier to cast starting out than the fast action rods. Rod comes with tube and sock and lifetime warranty. Heck of a deal sounds like to me.

That cabelas synch that Larry mentioned sounds nice too. Sounds like it might be a little slower action than the Echo Base which is not a bad thing.

Slow, think fiberglass noodle, Bend all the way into the rod butt. Fast, think board, only really the tip flexes in the cast. Medium fast flexes a little deeper into the rod and medium even deeper still.

Since you are getting the 5-7 weight reel for free, you can go to a 5 weight if you think you will be after trout and a 7 if you are more inclined to go after Bass. The five weight lets you cast nymphs, dries, terrestrials, and small streamers for trout and others and the 7 weight will be able to cast bigger, more wind resistant patterns like deer hair poppers.

I like a 5 weight for bass, too, but only for casting small to medium sized patterns. A five weight is less tiring to cast overall if matched with an appropriate sized fly. A five weight is much more common on a trout stream than a seven weight. Seven weight line isnt going to land as soft as five weight line.

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The Echo base is a nice casting rod but Sierra Traiding Post has some good buys on 4, 5 and 6wt Rods right now also


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My buddy has the Echo Base and it casts nicely, looks sharp, and most importantly has a lifetime warranty. He's already broken the tip twice and has sent it in with like $20 I think and got a new tip quickly.


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I recently purchased a 9' 5wt Fenwick Aetos. After a great deal of research I pretty much determine that this rod was a good investment at $155.00. In the 2017 Yellowstone Shootout it scored higher than many more expensive rods. The quality is very good (even has alignment dots) and has a nice medium fast action. Comes with a very nice case. I found it to be very accurate a 25 and 40".

Today was my first day with the rod and I caught three very nice large mouth bass on the Perdenalis.

The Echo Base (cited in earlier posts) was also one of the rods tested in the Yellowstone Shootout


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Re: Fly rod recommendations [Re: CraZyNOTRT] #12624120 02/12/18 09:33 PM
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Well after a lot of research I ordered the Echo Base 9ft 7wt rod for 89$ and some Rio Mainstream Bass WF7F line.

Didn't realize fly fishing was so expensive, Some of the fly lines cost almost as much as the rod.

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If you can make it over to Athens on Feb 24 for "Fly Fish Texas", we'll help you to learn how to cast it.


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Re: Fly rod recommendations [Re: CraZyNOTRT] #12624261 02/12/18 10:56 PM
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Thanks for the offer, But I already know the basics on casting. I tried fly fishing 8+ years ago, just gave up because I never caught anything. Still have my Old Shakespeare 8ft 5/6wt rod/reel combo. I used to be able to tap the same spot on the water and only be off about 1-2 inches. Pretty sure I'll will be able to re teach my self within a couple of hours.

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Rex is onto something- the event at Fly fish Texas has casting education as well as help in (catching) fishing- best of both worlds.

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Re: Fly rod recommendations [Re: CraZyNOTRT] #12624276 02/12/18 11:03 PM
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Wouldn't even be able to make it, I work every Thur Fri Sat.

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