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 Economy priced rod that will last?
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09/22/11 12:20 AM
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BADDLEGG
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Bought a crosswater/reddington combo. Had several problems (cracking around rod ends), No warranty with this package, however if would be found as manufacturing defect would wave 60 dollar fee. Anyways, rod is out of commision. Looking to get another 5 wt rod (still have reel). Looking for economic (cheap price) but a rod that will last.
Got plenty of lures but dad gum fish just wont cooperate. Wannabe fisherman in training.
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: BADDLEGG]
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09/22/11 12:49 AM
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Bass Bug
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OH boy, I get to be first to say TFO
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: Bass Bug]
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09/22/11 12:56 AM
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rrhyne56
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"have fun with this stuff"
in memory of Big Dale
RRhyne56, Flyfishing warden
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: rrhyne56]
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09/22/11 02:27 AM
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Jerry Hamon
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I'll third that motion but recommend test casting a few rods before buying. If you're near McKinney this Saturday you can "test drive" a lot of different rods.
Owner/Guide at River Crossing Guide Service
(214) 457-3407
revtcf@gmail.com
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: Jerry Hamon]
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09/22/11 04:12 PM
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neal_david50
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I've got a couple of lower-end St. Croix rods I love!
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: neal_david50]
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09/22/11 04:39 PM
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Bass Bug
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I like my St Croix Imperial & Reign as well
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: Bass Bug]
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09/22/11 05:01 PM
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StevenNDallas
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I've broke my cheapo st croix rod three times now.
It was a 9 ft 5 weight.
It is still my favorite sub 8 rod that has a sweet spot with my teeny wf 5 line, and now works even better on a 7 weight sinker
The point being is that that fly rod isn't the only thing I have around here that could ( well, can ) tolerate losing an inch or two. I guess I am just lucky that way... What, with some of the water here being "cold, and deep too".
Last edited by StevenNDallas; 09/22/11 05:05 PM.
Unless you are wearing a grass skirt and sleeping in a ditch and eating only road kill, you too are part of 'the problem'.
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: StevenNDallas]
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09/22/11 10:53 PM
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Just Fish
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I agree with the TFO reccomendation
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: Just Fish]
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09/23/11 02:05 AM
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texasflycaster
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: texasflycaster]
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09/28/11 05:52 AM
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castell
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Echo Solo w/ solo reel. Lifetime warranty for under $150
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: castell]
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09/28/11 02:04 PM
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David Cole
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TFO Signature. Less than $110 or move up to the 4 piece Professional Series at around $150.
David
Trout Unlimited Life Time Member
Lake O.H. Ivie Fly Fishing Body of Water Record Holder for Blue Catfish (2.21) and Largemouth Bass (1.62)
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: David Cole]
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09/28/11 02:41 PM
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seaaggie
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the tfo professional...cant beat it
I am a part time custom rod builder, Rods By Chris. I specialize in fly rods, but just down right enjoy building custom fishing rods. I see each as a piece of art. rodsbychris@gmail.com
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: seaaggie]
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09/28/11 04:22 PM
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Steve Zissou
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I would third the TFO Professional. Keep in mind it is a 4 piece, so you can travel easily with it ... more important, it comes with a lifetime warranty ... you can stick your neck in to TFO's World Headquarters in Dallas anytime to take advantage of it.
A few bucks extra up front but worth every penny.
J.
 If it were easy as fishin, You could be a musician If you could make sounds loud or mellow
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: Steve Zissou]
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09/28/11 05:19 PM
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castell
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Q: How do you recognize a Dallas resident on a trout stream? A: He is fishing TFO. I do like the Pro series in the 3wt or 4 wt for a small stream/dry fly rod. Softer than most other TFO sticks. That said, I have seen many more TFO rods break than I have seen Echo (some where in the 30:1 ratio) Echo rod break testing
Last edited by castell; 09/28/11 05:22 PM.
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Re: Economy priced rod that will last?
[Re: castell]
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09/28/11 06:33 PM
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Trout Bum
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dan, thats pretty cool. thats what my rods look like most of the time!!
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