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ZipperJuly 7th, 2008, 6:39 pm
Church Hill, TN

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Hello all, I'm new to this forum and would appreciate some advice. I am currently in the market for a 4,5,or 7 piece "travel rod" in 4 or 5 weight. I have looked at the cabelas stowaway 5 piece and the Bass Pro Shop Hobbs creek brand oufits. Has anyone had any experience with either of these? I fish mainly the tail waters of East TN and the Smokies. Thanks in advance for the help.
Jmd123July 7th, 2008, 11:12 pm
Oscoda, MI

Posts: 2611
Zipper, try the Cabelas Three Forks 4-piece rods. I have their 4-piece 8 1/2-foot 5-weight (old version, moderate action) and I love it - especially since I only paid $55 for it (two years ago - it's now $60-65, but check their website since they're having some sales including reels and lines, you can get a good deal on a whole outfit). I have been a fly rodder for 23 years and I can really throw well on this rod - it has a little extra snap when I go to shoot line that lets me really punch them out there. They've apparently updated the action to moderate-fast and I haven't tried the new ones yet, but for the price the rod that I have is a rediculously good deal. If I were you I would try to handle one before you buy it to see just how it feels to you, depending on what kind of rod action suits you best.

Hope this helps!

Jonathon
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