I fear I jumped the thread of Nighhawk’s so here’s a new one.
I’m lookng for a budget 10’, 5 wt. for nymph fishing. They’re hard to find.Anyone have any ideas?
Build your own?
Hook and Hackle has these Rainshadow blanks RX7 … 2 piece
H7B1205 10’ 5 2.10 .395 4.5 72.00
St Croix Legend Elite / E1005.4 10’ 5 wt…but it sure isn’t low budget:shock:…they may have lesser models.
Batson RX7, or switch blank (10’8"). I like everything that I’ve tried from them.
Dan Craft sells an FT that is 10’. A bit pricey and fast action.
Or Global Dorber has 10’ but only in 1 to 4 weights. Supposedly a slower action.
That’s all I know about that come anywhere close to budget in 10’.
For Czech nymphing I picked up a 10’ 4wt Albright EXS on ebay a few months ago for $168 with shipping. It was brand new with the plastic still on the grip.
Cabela’s LST is a 9’9" for $185. I have not experience with this model but I know the LST is a good rod. Great warranty.
Two suggestions:
For around $200, the TFO Professional has a loyal following amongst the Czech nymphing crowd.
For around $300, the Greys Streamflex has a proven track record in competition. I see a 10’ 4wt in this series in my future.
TFO Professional 10’ 4 piece 5 weight…under $200.
But I like Betty’s Idea…build your own for half the price and those Rainshadow blanks are PURDY!!! Make it your own! One of a kind! How cool is that!
Do you think a 10’ 4 wt. would handle most trout fishing siutations. I know it will handle most of my fishing here in Central PA, but how about if I take it out West to the rivers of Montana, Colorado and Wyoming? I’m trying to decide between a 4 or 5 wt. Would it make a big defference?
Thanks,
Bruce
PS. Building it is another good idea.
A group of us has recently learned that you can purchase rod building components for around $25, and put together some very nice, very fishable, fly rods! (re: Tadpole swap). That, combined with a blank from H&H, puts it comfortably under $100 for the works!
I live in the Rocky Mountains, that is why I went with a 5. A four could work, but a five isn’t over kill either.
Lastchance,
I just ordered a 10 foot 4 weight from Global Dorber for trout fishing here in the Pacific Northwest. Washington, Oregon and Idaho have some nice sized trout and I’ve been fishing for them with a 7’6" Bamboo rod from John Channer. It handles the trout just fine, as does my One weight. I’ll be using the 10 footer to fish spiders in a more traditional manner.