streamer rod, which one?

[Paul W]

I am thinking about buying a rod for streamer purposes only (freshwater). Any recommendations on weight, length and action?

Thanks a lot.

Paul

[flyandtie]

wow! this is a huge criteria!
its really impossible to answer.
what is your price range?

the rod i use for streamers is my g.loomis GL3 9' 6 weight fast action.
i use it on stillwaters for my streamers.

since i have no idea of your price range, or what size of streamers your going to be throwing.
i am goin to suggest a 9' 6 weight. fast action rod, until you tell us waht you will be using it for.

[tailingloop]

As flyandtie said, you need to provide some more info on your application.

I use rods from 3wt to 10wt for fishing streamers in freshwater. The choice depends on the target fish, flies, type of water, and even weather conditions. I do prefer 9 footers for most applications.

[Paul W]

OK guys, thanks for your response, here is some more information:

prize range: 300 to 350 bucks
size streamers: #10 to #4, mostly weighted (zonkers, buggers, stuff like that)
target: trout on streams

Thanks,

Paul

[flyandtie]

ok then, thanx for the help on where you will be using it.

a g.loomis gl3 fits the price range at 300.00 and is an excellent rod!
i own one and love it!
you could either buy it in a 9'5wt or a 9'6wt for the streamer use.
a sz 4 is a little large for a 5wt though so i would still suggest a six weight.
my length and weight suggestion is a 8'6"-9' 6weight.

rod i have no experience with but have heard to be excelllent,
st.croix avid,
TFO ticr and tfo ticr x which is slightly faster.
sage fli.
something from winston.
and also a scott is a possibility.
and one last one, orvis t3 or something from them.

you might want to stick to the faster actions though for the streamer throwing

[J Castwell]

Long enough to mend line; short enough to navigate streams. Much of the casting will be roll casts, consider material of the rod, strength, stiffness (or lack of), price (may get broken).

[Paul W]

Thanx,

I have a friend who has an Avid #6 9 ft. Will try that one and see how it performs. I am a bit of a StCroix fan, would not mind buying one.

Paul

[Chris Dore 1]

I use a 10' 7 wt here for throwing streamers around our south island rivers. I chose this length to assist in line control and mending line at distance, and the 7wt to help out with some of the heavier streamers I throw to get down to the depths.

[Flyguy5910]

i would look at a Sage Fli in the 5 or 6wt great rod for the price and it casts like a champion

[Bamboozle]

Paul:

I'm pretty sure I'll be in the minority here because it ain't as cool as pencil lead but...

...see if you can find a Fenwick fiberglass rod like an 8'6" 6wt to test cast. Glass is an ideal material for streamer fishing since it roll casts great and can take getting clobbered by a Clouser better than any graphite.

Last year I picked up a vintage Fenwick 8'6" 3pc 6wt that is my go-to for winter and early spring streamer fishing. I paid about $100 bucks for it and it amazes me constantly with its ability to deliver streamers fantastically.

Also, if you buy one and hate it; you can probably resell it at zero loss since they are getting to be popular with curmudgeons like me.

Good luck in your search!