I am looking for a new rod to throw heavy cone head streamers. I’m looking for a 7wt (possibly an 8wt) around 9’ long. I intend to use his rod mostly for fishing Westrn trout rivers fishing from a drift boat or white water raft. I would like it to be compact for travel, a 4 piece or 5 piece.
Since this rod will be used on multi-day white water trips I would like to keep the cost down, under $150 if possible. In the past my raft trips have been hard on rods, I don’t want to loose a really valuable rod if I flip the boat, or have someone step in it accidentally. I have learned the hard way that I shouldn’t take anything on a white water trip that I am not willing to loose or have broken. I also don’t want cry about the loss if I smack that rod on a backcast with a size 2 tungsten cone head woolly bugger. I’m looking for a cheap rod that will take some abuse, but still feel good in the hand.
I own several of the Cabelas Stowaway rods, in different line weights. I am very impressed with them esp. considering they cost just a little over $100. Unfortunatelty they don’t make a 7wt (I already own several #7 lines, WF, sink tip etc.)
It’s been said that imitation is the highest form of flattery, therefore, I’m flattered! I was so impressed with that rod that I bought the 6wt for my cousin in Grants Pass. She loves the fact that it is light enough for her to carry all day.
Cabelas has Redington RS3s on sale right now - regularly $199 now $99 - $129 depending on the model. They were a nice rod for $200 they are great for $100 IMHO.
Cabela’s currently has the Redington RS3 on clearance for $100. It’s a great deal. I think it was originally $200 to $250. I purchased a 4 wt. It’s a beautifully finished rod and casts extremely well too. I don’t see how I could have done better for a hundred bucks.
I’m considering a 6 or 7 wt too. I looked at a 7 wt at another store and while I didn’t get to cast it - I was fairly sure it would be a very competent rod.
