First rod

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2011/01/12 16:49:16 (permalink)

First rod

Finally ordered my first fly rod,I got a winston **** 9' 5wt. Still not sure on the reel.
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    SonofZ3
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    RE: First rod 2011/01/12 16:52:36 (permalink)
    Get a reel that functions, and a good fly line. I'm sure fishusa has a reel at your price point. The reality is that short of saltwater or salmon/steelhead, you don't need a high end reel with a high end drag, just a line holder that doesn't bind up or over run.

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    PeteM
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    RE: First rod 2011/01/12 17:59:24 (permalink)
    Congrats! Especially if, as the screen name implies, you like tying into smallies. They are a riot on a 5wt.

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    beerman
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    RE: First rod 2011/01/13 22:04:38 (permalink)
    Buy the best reel you can afford!

    I like Ross reels for value.

    changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes....nothing remains quite the same



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    Cold
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    RE: First rod 2011/01/14 09:16:54 (permalink)
    For entry level, I've never heard anyone say anything bad about Okuma at their price point. That is, lower-to-mid level Okuma. Once you get up above the $100 price point, your options widen a bit, and an Orvis BBS is a leader in that category. Really, once you get above $100 though, I can't think of ANY reel at the moment that is widely considered to be junk.

    Maybe let us know what you're looking to spend?
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    RIZ
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    RE: First rod 2011/01/14 10:30:46 (permalink)
    never handled the **** but it's a winston and should be a very nice rod.  even though you will not get reel screeming runs you do want a reel with a nice drag, it just makes it nicer when you do get a fish that takes drag.  as said  don't skimp with the reel but don't go over board either.  there are a lot of great reels in the $100 - $200 range.  a couple of my favs are the orvis BBS, lamson konic and guru ( older velocities if you can find it in this range) ross cla, and loomis venture reels will last you a life time and then some.
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