I am thinking about buying a rod for streamer purposes only (freshwater). Any recommendations on weight, length and action?
Thanks a lot.
Paul
wow! this is a huge criteria! :?
its really impossible to answer.
what is your price range?
the rod i use for streamers is my g.loomis GL3 9’ 6 weight fast action.
i use it on stillwaters for my streamers.
since i have no idea of your price range, or what size of streamers your going to be throwing.
i am goin to suggest a 9’ 6 weight. fast action rod, until you tell us waht you will be using it for.
As flyandtie said, you need to provide some more info on your application.
I use rods from 3wt to 10wt for fishing streamers in freshwater. The choice depends on the target fish, flies, type of water, and even weather conditions. I do prefer 9 footers for most applications.
OK guys, thanks for your response, here is some more information:
prize range: 300 to 350 bucks
size streamers: #10 to #4, mostly weighted (zonkers, buggers, stuff like that)
target: trout on streams
Thanks,
Paul
ok then, thanx for the help on where you will be using it.
a g.loomis gl3 fits the price range at 300.00 and is an excellent rod!
i own one and love it!
you could either buy it in a 9’5wt or a 9’6wt for the streamer use.
a sz 4 is a little large for a 5wt though so i would still suggest a six weight.
my length and weight suggestion is a 8’6"-9’ 6weight.
rod i have no experience with but have heard to be excelllent,
st.croix avid,
TFO ticr and tfo ticr x which is slightly faster.
sage fli.
something from winston.
and also a scott is a possibility.
and one last one, orvis t3 or something from them.
you might want to stick to the faster actions though for the streamer throwing 
Long enough to mend line; short enough to navigate streams. Much of the casting will be roll casts, consider material of the rod, strength, stiffness (or lack of), price (may get broken).
Thanx,
I have a friend who has an Avid #6 9 ft. Will try that one and see how it performs. I am a bit of a StCroix fan, would not mind buying one.
Paul
I use a 10’ 7 wt here for throwing streamers around our south island rivers. I chose this length to assist in line control and mending line at distance, and the 7wt to help out with some of the heavier streamers I throw to get down to the depths.
i would look at a Sage Fli in the 5 or 6wt great rod for the price and it casts like a champion
Paul:
I’m pretty sure I’ll be in the minority here because it ain’t as cool as pencil lead but…
…see if you can find a Fenwick fiberglass rod like an 8’6" 6wt to test cast. Glass is an ideal material for streamer fishing since it roll casts great and can take getting clobbered by a Clouser better than any graphite.
Last year I picked up a vintage Fenwick 8’6" 3pc 6wt that is my go-to for winter and early spring streamer fishing. I paid about $100 bucks for it and it amazes me constantly with its ability to deliver streamers fantastically.
Also, if you buy one and hate it; you can probably resell it at zero loss since they are getting to be popular with curmudgeons like me.
Good luck in your search!
I would look at a St. Croix Ultra Legend and a Cabelas FT.
Also, the Redington CPS got a fantastic review.
All these rods are fast.
Randy
If that rod is with the new IPC in a 4 pc, that is what I use. I couldn’t be happier.
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If that rod is with the new IPC in a 4 pc, that is what I use. I couldn’t be happier.[/quote]
Anglerdave, the rod is about 3 years old. I take it that it is not with the new IPC? The new IPC makes it faster than the older Avid?
Paul
Paul
St Croix came out with IPC in their Avid rods, I think in 2006. This is my first Avid, so I have no way of knowing whether or not it is faster than the older ones. However, St Croix has this to say about what IPC does. http://www.stcroixrods.com/content.asp? … =resources
Dave