Totally my fault, but I just busted the second from top section of my beloved spigot ferrule Cabelas Stowaway 7 4-weight. Broke my rod and broke my heart. This rod had the perfect action for me and now I need to replace it.
Does anybody have a reco for a very similar rod? I’d like to go fishing again before one turns up on e-Bay.
Many thanks!
Sorry for your loss. Any chance that Cabelas can replace the broken section?
Regards,
Scott
They said they couldn’t. 
That stinks. Also doesn’t bode well for my 5pc Stowaway; guess I’m going to have to treat it with TLC.
Regards,
Scott
They discontinued the Stowaway 7 a few years ago. Their site says they don’t repair rods or offer replacement parts, unless they happen to have a spare part they can salvage from a return. since they only sello
Stowaway 6’s these days, you’d better treat your 5 right!
If you difinitely want to purchase from Cabela’s, or if you trust that the Stowaway 6 will have similar action to the Stowaway 7, then I guess you will shop at Cabela’s. Nothing wrong with that. However, being from Canada, I have to pay taxes and duty when purchasing from the States, that I don’t have to pay when purchasing from England.
As a result I have a 7pc Flextec rod. I think the linked review on the rod page is accurate, and if what you liked was the small package this may work for you - or your budget. Today, 50Lb Sterling equals about $78.50US. Two other club members here in Toronto have the same model (although the 9ft 6/7) and would agree as well. Another member has a couple of their ‘standard’ 4pc models and quite likes them, and I admit they are stiffer and faster - and he likes them a lot. I have purchased 2 or 3 things from TackleDiscounts and they have all promptly and well packaged. Since you are odering into the States YMMV. Cheers, Greg
Thanks, Greg! An interesting rod I had never heard of before. Unfortunately, not available in a 4-weight and I am really focused on that. A 4 is the perfect rod for Colorado rivers and streams, unless it is blowing hard or I am throwing really heavy flies, in which case I move up to my 6-weight.
Aren’t the March Brown rods available in 7pc? Seems like they were nicely discounted on Sierra Trading Post.
Mikey
Well there is an 8ft 4/5 wt, but perhaps that is too short for Colorado.
I have one friend with a March Brown rod, and she likes it fine.
Hi Oldfrat,
I had a 7&1/2’ 4 wt stowaway, and really liked it. I broke the tip section on mine. Like you, I soon found out that Cabalas doesn’t fix them.
Regards,
Gandolf
If my Stowaway 5 ever breaks, hopefully it won’t be 'till next year when we’ve moved out west and I’ll have my 696 RPL 2 pc with me full-time. Closest it ever came to breaking was by my own hand - had finished fishing Flat Creek in the morning before our flight out of Jackson and I couldn’t separate the top 2 sections. Did the behind-the-knees thing, had my buddy turn one section while I did the other; nothing. Finally got it apart but lost a snake guide in the process; simple enough to repair.
Regards,
Scott
I’m wondering if the TFO Professional might be similar. Anybody have any experience here?
D/k if Redington still sells multipiece, but I like my wayfarer
No one has mentioned the Orvis Frequent Flier series, but I’d certainly look into that. I have a Stowaway 7 8wt and should anything happen to it I’d be looking at the Orvis rods.
I know just how you feel. I broke the tip on a 6wt Stowaway 7 about 6" from the tip about 4-5 years ago. It was my favorite rod. I turned it into a 8’ 6" rod. About a year later, I was at Cabelas here in KC and they were getting rid of all of their rodbuilding supplies, and I bought the last 3 Stowaway 7 blanks they had (1 5wt, 2 6wt) for something like $65. Now i keep one in each car, and one at the in-laws lake house.
I agree. I don’t own one but have looked hard at em. They are rated as mid flex which should be pretty close to what you are use to. I don’t believe TFO makes the Pro in anything less than a 4 pc.