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inexpensive rod for a newbie? 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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Need advice on a new, decent inexpensive rod. Taking an old buddy fly fishing for the first time and want to set him up with a cheap, but decent rig. I have a reel and line for him and am only looking for an OK rod that doesn’t totally suck. I’ve been wrapping my own for the last few years and havent’ stayed up on what is good and cheap, but I understand the quality has gotten better in the cheap-o end of things.
…and were leaving this weekend so I’ll need something from a fly shop and not Cabella’s etc. No time to wrap him one myself etc.
Thanks for any help!
-Glen
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Re:inexpensive rod for a newbie? 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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I'm sure you'll get lots of opinions on this, but I love my Echo classic 5wt 4pc fly rod, costs $140, designed by Tim Rajeff. I know Kiene's in Sac carries them, but not sure who else does in the bay area.
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Buzz (Admin)
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Re:inexpensive rod for a newbie? 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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I think your best bet would be a Redington RedFly ($99).
You can pick one of those up at Western Sport Shop in San Rafael:
http://wes...&Category_Code=RDFLY
They are not the best fit and finish, but the blanks are decent.
They come in 4, 5, 6, & 8-weight 2-piece.
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Re:inexpensive rod for a newbie? 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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I've got an 8'6" Cortland CL 5/6 that I'm selling. $40 in excellent condition.
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Re:inexpensive rod for a newbie? 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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St. Croix Triumph is one of the nicer moderately priced rods around.
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Last Edit: 2007/09/25 15:15 By Hackleman.
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too bad yer in Petaluma 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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I have some I could give away. Had 'em for years and never use 'em. -berms
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TFO is a good choice no/msg 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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no/msg
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TD in ID (User)
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Re:too bad yer in Petaluma 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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Last Edit: 2007/10/03 19:23 By TD in ID.
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Re:inexpensive rod for a newbie? 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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I don't know where you're heading, but Cabela's now has a big store in Verdi near Reno if you're heading that way. The combo has everything but the leader and tippet. My first setup was a Cabela's combo (really inexpensive) that I used for quite some time before I bought a Scott rod.
Beerfly
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Re:inexpensive rod for a newbie? 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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Agree with Cabelas you can't go wrong.
I have about 6 of the Stowaway 5 piece rods that are just great. But they have gotten more expensive. Look for them for under $85 on sale. Or a whole setup for about $120.
Is the Reno Cabela's open? I called last week and they said NO.
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Re:inexpensive rod for a newbie? 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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november
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Re:inexpensive rod for a newbie? 17 Years, 4 Months ago
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I cant wait for the cabelas to open! Already planning a trip with dad and friends to go there when it opens
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here fishie, fishie, fishie...
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