I'm ready to get into flyfishing and I think I can pick a good rod (although I'm not sure about length), but what about the reels. They all look the same to me. Whats a good reel and good price and do they all have the same features?
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I'm ready to get into flyfishing and I think I can pick a good rod (although I'm not sure about length), but what about the reel
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Rod length might depend on the size of the river your in, I use a 9' rod most of the time, except when I steelhead then it's 10'.
You can get a good reel from Ross. I like the large arbor ones myself. There are plenty to choose from depending on your price range.
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get a 9 foot 5wt (for trout) (8 wt for largemouth) and yes, an Albright is great rod, as is cabelas gear.
Orvis has a setup chart, involving 4 price levles, cheap, middle end, high end, build you're own.
If you need any help, E-mail me at [email protected]
I sell flys so if you need help talk to me.
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I agree with above. A 9 ft rod in 5-6 weight is a good general purpose rod. They make fast, med and slow action rods. Fast means it bends more at the tip and slow means it will bend down towards the handle. I prefer a fast rod but a slower rod will help protect delicate tippets. I suggest buying a rod at the store as opposed through a catalog. You have to like the feel, the action and the handle prior to dropping big bucks. I have more rods than I can count and regret buying the cheapers one because all they do now is lay aroung my shop. I wish I had went the extra mile years ago and purchased high end and in the long run would have saved money.
Purchasing a rod at a local fly shop will pay big dividends in the long run. You not only buy a rod but years of good advice.
There are a lot of good reels on the market. Depending on the type of fishing you do will depend on the reel. The Orvis Battenkill is a decent reel and has a good drag system and not priced out of this world. Ross makes a good reel also.
Good luck with your fly fishing.
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Jim- for small river, stream trout fishing i go with a 3 or 4 wt. 8 or 8 1/2' rod, nothing bigger. reels aren't as crucial. something with adequate drag. i don't think you need a large arbor in the situation you describe. i'm a temple fork rod fan (not a paid endorsement), so you might look at them.
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