texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Power-Pole CS, T-Rigger, JoeGoes, EcKo
119150 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
hopalong 120,571
TexDawg 119,516
Bigbob_FTW 94,879
Pilothawk 83,260
Bob Davis 81,480
Mark Perry 72,282
JDavis7873ฎ 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,037,820
Posts13,935,093
Members144,150
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
Print Thread
Best beginner fly rod #14531474 11/10/22 06:31 PM
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 52
N
N. D. L. Offline OP
Outdoorsman
OP Offline
Outdoorsman
N
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 52
HI! i have a martin fly rod, it was like $20 and its [censored], want to know if there's any good beginner fly rod that's like an 8 weight that wont break the bank.

Re: Best beginner fly rod [Re: N. D. L.] #14531535 11/10/22 07:17 PM
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,867
cob Online Content
Extreme Angler
Online Content
Extreme Angler
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,867
Take a look at TFO. They have 2 8wts in the $170 range. Whatever you get, go to a fly shop and try them out if at all possible. Also check in to casting instructions while there.


Some people go to church and think about fishing. Some go fishing and think about God.
Re: Best beginner fly rod [Re: N. D. L.] #14531549 11/10/22 07:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 6,068
F
fshng84 Online Content
TFF Celebrity
Online Content
TFF Celebrity
F
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 6,068
Originally Posted by N. D. L.
HI! i have a martin fly rod, it was like $20 and its [censored], want to know if there's any good beginner fly rod that's like an 8 weight that wont break the bank.


What was wrong with the Martin and what was its weight and length?

What is the beginner fishing for?

Why an 8wt for a beginner?

Re: Best beginner fly rod [Re: N. D. L.] #14531704 11/10/22 09:29 PM
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 52
N
N. D. L. Offline OP
Outdoorsman
OP Offline
Outdoorsman
N
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 52
The martin reel doesnt works and its low quality. and an 8wt for reds and stripers

Re: Best beginner fly rod [Re: N. D. L.] #14531708 11/10/22 09:34 PM
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 843
I
IslandJim Online Content
Pro Angler
Online Content
Pro Angler
I
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 843
TFO has superceded the Pro II rods with the Pro III. Sierra Trading has Pro II rods new for $120 to 130. I bought a 9 ft 8 wt for $129.99 and free shipping. FYI IslandJim


I'm an Eighth Day Adventist. On the Eighth Day, God went fishing!
Re: Best beginner fly rod [Re: N. D. L.] #14531761 11/10/22 10:13 PM
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 6,068
F
fshng84 Online Content
TFF Celebrity
Online Content
TFF Celebrity
F
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 6,068
Originally Posted by N. D. L.
The martin reel doesnt works and its low quality. and an 8wt for reds and stripers


What does not work on the Martin Reel?

If it is the one I am thinking, it is a 6wt 8ft fiberglass rod/reel combo with a 6wt level line fly line.

It's uses the old school click-pawl drag... a "clicker" but the spool can be palmed to add drag.

I have one... other than getting used the the click-pawl drag and upgrading the flyline it should handle reds and stripers. But, would prefer a longer rod... 9ft or more.

Had a question asked by someone several years back... who mentioned they wanted one rod for Bass and Bluegill and the occasional trip to the Coast for Reds.

Here is the link to the reply provided... What is the Best Setup for a Beginner.... #flyfishing

For the rod mentioned in the reply, it is a Redington but any of the above suggestions apply. Also, I have retired the rod, and and do use a TFO II 6wt for Trout and Stripers.

Re: Best beginner fly rod [Re: N. D. L.] #14532005 11/11/22 12:52 AM
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 52
N
N. D. L. Offline OP
Outdoorsman
OP Offline
Outdoorsman
N
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 52
this is it https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Rim-Control-Pre-spooled-6-Weight-Assortment/dp/B0012OSVM2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=martin+fly+rod+and+reel+combo&qid=1668127851&sprefix=martin+fl%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-3 and the drag doesnt wor

Re: Best beginner fly rod [Re: N. D. L.] #14532061 11/11/22 01:34 AM
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 6,068
F
fshng84 Online Content
TFF Celebrity
Online Content
TFF Celebrity
F
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 6,068
Originally Posted by N. D. L.
this is it https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Rim-Control-Pre-spooled-6-Weight-Assortment/dp/B0012OSVM2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=martin+fly+rod+and+reel+combo&qid=1668127851&sprefix=martin+fl%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-3 and the drag doesnt wor

I have that one... it's the old school click-pawl drag that Martin uses for their single-action reels. There is no drag; just the click-pawl to keep the reel from over-running. If you need to apply drag, palm the spool. It has a rimless spool. Have a video series on the Martin Combo.

Here is one of the videos in that series; about a minute into the video, I explain the click-pawl.



Also, here is the link to the series playlist that demos the combo "Getting Started Fly Fishing - $33 Amazon Challenge".

I still have the combo; I use it as a backup rod/reel but you can see in the video background that I have lots of backup rods. More an excuse to buy another rod and reel. Would suggest keeping the Martin as a backup and pickup a combo as others suggested in this thread.

Good Luck!

Re: Best beginner fly rod [Re: N. D. L.] #14532088 11/11/22 01:59 AM
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,777
O
Osbornfishing Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
O
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,777
Typically, I use 6/7 wt graphite 8โ€™6โ€ Browning or Eagle Claw rods in my freshwater fishing. For big freshwater fish and in saltwater I use Ugly Stik Big Water fly rods. They are inexpensive, and like their casting and spinning rods, they are almost impossible to break. They are not the best choice for finesse fishing. roflmao If you want to throw big flies and catch massive fish then they are great.

[Linked Image]

Re: Best beginner fly rod [Re: N. D. L.] #14533134 11/12/22 12:30 AM
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,238
R
RexW Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
R
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,238
The TFO Pro II rods that are currently on clearance are good beginner rods at a good price. As mentioned, Sierra Trading Post still has some and some fly shops still have them, but they are disappearing fast. You will not regret moving away from your current rod.

The reel will be your biggest challenge if you are planning to use it in salt for Redfish. True saltwater reels are not cheap. Many people will start with general purpose reel and then clean them extremely well after each saltwater use. Like everything else used in the salt, corrosion is the risk.

Be sure to get a decent fly line. You don't have to get the most expensive fly line, but get a good one.

Good luck!


Fly Fishers International certified casting instructor
TFO Rods pro staff
Re: Best beginner fly rod [Re: N. D. L.] #14533251 11/12/22 03:37 AM
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,667
4
4Weight Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
4
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,667
Go to eBay. Find a Sage Pulse 8. It is literally a minor step down from their Sage One or X. If you think youโ€™re gonna dig fly fishing, do it. Worth every penny.


Aztec Anglers San Juan River Guide Service
www.aztecanglers.com
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3