Redington Classic Fly Rods

[3fhobbyist]

I'm posting in order to receive some input on experiences with Redington fly rods. I have listed a few models that I have been researching online. All are newly discontinued models.

I'd like to read input on Redington Classic Trout Fly Rods. Here are a few of the models I'm giving consideration too.

7'6" (3 weight) for small stream fishing in Colorado.
8'6" (4 or 5 weight) as a general purpose trout rod
9' (5 weight) as a indicator, dropper, nymphing rod.

I think the next generation of graphite up from the Classic Trout is the CPX. I'd be open to information and experiences with that line of rods too, in the same general lengths and line weights.

Most fly rods I have owned to this point have been 2 piece rods with the exception of a 4 piece rod that broke relatively quickly in the tip section. Most of the models I have listed are 4 piece rods. I like the 4 piece rods in terms of ease of carry and travel. However, I'm not totally sold on four piece rods since I've had bad experience (though limited) with breakage.

Tell me the good, the bad, whatever experience you have to share so that I can make an informed decision.

Jeff

[Thomas]

Can't comment on that one but I once had a rs2 and a rs4 as a backup to my glx loom is in case it broke and I have to say for a 120.-150.00 rod I'd much rather have it over a in house brand rod.

[whatfly]

Have a CPX and its predecessor the CPS and both are good rods. Preferred the action of the CPS, but the CPX gets the job done and has become one of my favorite nymphing rods. Can't speak to the merits of the "Classic" however.

What I like REALLY like about Redington is their response to warranty requests. Faster than anyone else I've dealt with, although that's because they just send you a new rod typically (off shore manufacturer).

[okflyfisher]

I discovered the CPS rods and they suite me well. They are light in hand, have a low swing weight, and have a crisp action. I have two 4 weights, a 6 wt and a 8wt all in 9' lengths. Across this range of weights they all cast the same. Their action is similar to the Sage RPL fly rod.

[3fhobbyist]

To the responders, thank you for your input.

I purchased a rod today which should arrive in the next week or so. I bought a Redington Classic Trout.

One of the reasons I asked the question in the first place is that I purchased a discontinued Orvis Silver Label rod from an Ebayer. I was casting the rod on the lawn and afterwards I held the flyline in my hand while slowly and gently creating an arc in the rod to simulate a fish on in order to see the flex of the rod. The tip section of the 4 piece snapped with little pressure having been applied. Enter sadface. Contacted Orvis and since it was not purchased from them or an actual dealer of the rod, Orvis did not have any options open to assist me. I could not hand them a $100 or whatever for even a Clearwater. I don't dislike Orvis I simply wanted another rod and since I had spent $200 already on the last rod I wanted to checkout the Redington line of rods. I made certain the rod I purchased today was from a dealer of Redington and it came with a Warranty Card. Lesson learned

Jeff

[Steve Molcsan]

I'm posting in order to receive some input on experiences with Redington fly rods. I have listed a few models that I have been researching online. All are newly discontinued models.I'd like to read input on Redington Classic Trout Fly Rods. Here are a few of the models I'm giving consideration too. 7'6" (3 weight) for small stream fishing in Colorado.8'6" (4 or 5 weight) as a general purpose trout rod9' (5 weight) as a indicator, dropper, nymphing rod.I think the next generation of graphite up from the Classic Trout is the CPX. I'd be open to information and experiences with that line of rods too, in the same general lengths and line weights. Most fly rods I have owned to this point have been 2 piece rods with the exception of a 4 piece rod that broke relatively quickly in the tip section. Most of the models I have listed are 4 piece rods. I like the 4 piece rods in terms of ease of carry and travel. However, I'm not totally sold on four piece rods since I've had bad experience (though limited) with breakage. Tell me the good, the bad, whatever experience you have to share so that I can make an informed decision.Jeff

Redington 9foot -6 wg is my favorite for nymphing weight forward or - full sinking if I am on still water.