Troutnut Forum > Fly Fishing Discussion > Fly Rod help!
| Proslackass | July 18th, 2008, 10:46 am | |
| Colorado Posts: 3 | I would like to hear/ read everyone’s opinion on fly rods. I am looking to pick up second rod and I am looking for a 7’6” 3wt (for hiking Colorado streams/ creeks). Since it will be a second rod, I did not want to spend too much. I have been fishing for 7 years and enjoy fast action rods (they seem to fit my casting style). The Cabelas (Three Forks) has a 7 ˝’ 3wt in a three piece for $49 and rod and reel combos for less then $100 (perfect!!), but I am under the assumption “you get what you pay for” and $49 for a rod seems way cheap. Although, since it will be, a second rod that price is very appealing. Are the Cabelas rod’s good quality? Has anyone used this rod? Do you have any other recommendations? Thank you in advance. Ryan | |
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| Freepow | July 18th, 2008, 11:41 am | |
| menomonie, WI Posts: 72 | I too was looking for a modestly priced 3 wt. and am exceptionally happy with my Temple Fork Lefty Kreh Signature Series. It is a solid rod with great moderate action. I have been fishing it all season now and feel that I may never need another 3 wt. It runs about $100. Before this I had a Gander Mnt. Guide Series (which I am assuming is similar to the Cabelas setup) and thought that it was just fine...until it broke and Gander discontinued the model so I was out a bunch of money; then I tried the TF rod. Like you said, you get what you pay for...except for with the Temple Fork...it is worth way more than a hundred bucks. Also, it comes with a lifetime warranty. By buddy throws a 5 wt. and I can't get him to shut up with how happy he is too. Hope that helps...that's my suggestion... | |
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| Jjlyon01 | July 18th, 2008, 8:30 pm | |
| SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse Posts: 66 | I second the TFO Lefty Kreh. I bought the 7'6" 3wt for some small new York streams and I love this rod almost as much as my Orvis T3 (which only cost 75 dollars hehe). All I wish is that I bought a 3 piece (if it comes in that) so I can haul it along with me on my bicycle easier. After I bought mine however, 2 of my buddies bought the same exact rod. Great Price. Great Deal. | |
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| Martinlf | July 20th, 2008, 12:30 pm | |
| Palmyra PA Posts: 983 | I probably fish my TFO 7'6" three weight more than any other rod I own, and use it for dry fly fishing and nymphing. I don't nymph a lot with my TFO 8' four weight, though, as I have been told, and believe, that being pretty stiff, it may "bounce" fish off at close range. I generally prefer the more limber three weight, or a more supple and/or longer rod for close-range nymphing. The four weight is a great Trico rod, though. My brother-in-law fishes Cabela's rods, though their higher end rods, and he likes them a lot. Do you have the opportunity to cast the rod at a local Cabela's store? | |
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| Fishhook | July 30th, 2008, 9:43 am | |
| South Korea Posts: 11 | Mystic Fly rods, I am a returning fly fisherman and was pleased by the responsiveness, feel, craftsmanship, accuracy and quality these rods offer. You are getting a premium quality rod without the premium price tag that the average guy can afford. I own a Mystic 3wt 8’3” 3 piece rod and a 5wt 9‘3”4 piece rod. The 5wt rod comes packed in its very own 32" by 2” graphite rod tube with protective sock. Both rods come with this same travel tube and sock but the 2wt rod is a little longer. The 5wt breaks down smaller and should be a great rod to attach to a pack. I have used the 2wt 2 piece rod in the 7'3" version as well but opted for the 3 wt version. All the rods are a dream to fish and cast. You may want to check them out at http://www.mysticoutdoors.com/ I plan to post reviews as I get back out on the water on the rods I use so stay tuned. In closing, I hope this helps. Please tell them I sent you when you visit their site. Look them over and let me know if you have any questions that I can answer. | |
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