small rod
nautilus...I think I have a 5' to 6' fiberglass fly rod in a 5wt/6wt. Would that work? If I am right, it was a woven glass rod with agate stripper, new guides, new cork and reelseat, new varnish, new bag and new aluminium tube. Cost would be around $100.00.
If this weight will work, let me know, we'll go from there.
Get ahold of http://midwestcustomflyrods.com/. Build your own on a Tiger Eye blank. You won't be disappointed. I built one and it's a dandy.
Last edited by Lotech; 12-14-2009 at 02:19 AM.
I have a Streamlight 9' 5 wt. I know this isn't what you want, just stating this for help on that particular line of rods. I've beat the crap out of this rod and it keeps on fishin! Not the most sensitive rod in the world but it certainly holds up well. I'd think a shorter version in a 3wt would be a good rod and probably much more sensistive.Originally Posted by WarrenP
Good fishing technique trumps all.....wish I had it.
Small stream rod
Thanks guys for the replies and the offers. I am still searching for the ideal rod. I cast a 6' 6" 4wt. St. Croix avid and really like it so this may end up being the rod for me. Until I make the purchase I am going to continue searching for a smaller / better option. Thanks again.
My wife's fav rod is a 8 1/2 ft-4wgt St Croix Avid I built for her. Dont know what a guy could ask for any better in a small stream rod than an Avid..???
How SMALL of streams are you fishing?
I fish some really small Pa mountain streams that are overgrown and a pain with a longer rod. I have not owned a rod smaller than a 7' 3wt. but have cast a few rods under 6'6" lately and I liked them. My current small stream rod is a 7' 3 wt and its a great rod for fishing Tricos etc. but I mainly fish streamers for Brookies and a soft full flexing 3 wt. doesnt get it done for me.
I just saw some 4.5 foot rods at globaldorber , a sponsor of this site!
I agree Sully! Such a silky smooth rod! I have the 7'6" 4 weight factory rod and just love it. It fishes so much shorter than it actually is yet can reach out there. Oh, and it's purdy!
For something that short, and you mentioned glass, check out Steffan Brothers. Good prices and great rods. S-glass is what Mark rolls them from. A very well respected name in contemporary glass
http://www.steffenbrothersflyrods.co...rglassrods.htm
TL Johnson
I have a 7' 2 wt from TL Johnson and highly recommend it. I use it extensively in the Shenandoah in similar situations - the rod is well balanced and the action is crisp. TL Johnson also offers a 6'6" 2 wt (http://www.tljohnsoncompany.com/legacy.html). While I was looking for a shorter rod, I find that 7' seems just right for the tight spots yet with enough power in the rod to get a 30' delicate cast in those rare, still pools. The service during the order was excellent!
Just a thought.
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