After having learnt the basics on cheapo 9'0 5wt and 8'6 4wt, when I arrived in the US for work (I am european), I decided to try to buy good rods in a logical way to maximize my fishing potential.
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After having learnt the basics on cheapo 9'0 5wt and 8'6 4wt, when I arrived in the US for work (I am european), I decided to try to buy good rods in a logical way to maximize my fishing potential.
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I have the "total control" stripping basket and like it so far, I think in the collapsable stripping basket it's the best because it's big and the bottom is relatively flat.
I agree about adding...
The best advice is definitly go and try some.
I would suggest you to try to have a look at Redington CPS and St Croix Legend Ultra if you like fast action rods.
But in the 200-300$ range there...
Was on the water yesterday morning. Got a nice schoolie striper in the 20" to baptise my new rod. Was great, even with just one schoolie.
Hi Josko,
Could you let us know what infos you get if you contact T&T about the fees ?
I bought a T&T two months ago and sent the life time warranty card... So I would be glad to know if there...
Ok thanks Benjo.
The Galvan has always been in my list http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
The new one is tha Lamson Velocity
They are both finalysts...
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Arf BigCliff me again,
You caught me on that one, I am even more undecided now...
I just read that about Lamson vs Galvan:
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All Glavan reels are completely safe.
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Ok Korban,I may be wrong, I'd just read people reporting problem about unsealing the drag and having water dropping into the reel during spool replacement...
But they may be isolated and rare...
Thanks for the advice.
I ruled out the Lamson velocity, because I've read that the spool chnaging could be tricky on the water-side...
I've decided to go for the Galvan Rush which have the same...
The Galvan reels are recognized to be some of the best reels for Trout fishing in part because of their particular smooth drag.
But I didn't read much about Galvan reels in saltwater...
Is...
Thanks Tim for your advise.
I was Thinking about those multi-tip lines, but I never tried one. I am afraid of not having the same feeling in cast than the regular lines. I am afraid of kind of dead...
Sorry to bother you all.
I am looking for a new reel to match with a great new rod I've just bought.
It's a 7wt rod (9') and I plan to do some saltwater flyfishing with it (but also some...
I've found one new for 230$ http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/wink.gif
So that is my real range of price ...
Are you sure they're not made in UK anymore ?
Hi,
I am on the market for a good #7 reel that can handle some saltwater.
What do you think about the Hardy MLA reels ?...
Hi,
I was looking over the market last days for kind of "the best buck for the deal" rod.
Did someone have by any chance the oportunity to really compare those nice mid-priced rods of the...
I am agree with both of you.
But here is my idea, get her a fast or med/fast rod in #4 for the weight of the rod and load it with a 5WF to learning the cast and feel the loading of the rod ...
My wife really like fishing, and really desires to go for the next level : flyfishing.
But she can really choose a rod by trying it she's not experienced enough...
Does a tip flex 9.5 for Orvis...
Hi,
I am currently looking for a nice Travel rod (4pc or 5pc). I think a 9' '4wt would be nice for her, she's a beginner but really motivated. I think she needs a rod that feels light for her...