What rod?

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jah1317
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2010/12/13 13:11:16 (permalink)

What rod?

I am looking to get a new fly rod that I can use as a general use rod. I am looking at something fun to fish with on french creek for smallies, and in trout season for pelletheads. I also hit some VERY small streams for native brookies so would like to get something for that. My budget is virtually non exsistant I.E. I am looking to get out with an entire package (rod, reel, and line) for as close to $100 as possible. I am interested in a 3-4 wt with a moderate action and currently have a 8wt okuma that I do like alot. As far as a reel, I pretty well set on a pflueger metalist they are dependable and cost effective.
 
My main question is what would be a good weight rod for what I am looking to do, catch pellet heads and smallies and have some fun rod bending action?
 
Imput is appreciated.
 
Thank you,
 
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    Loomis
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    RE: What rod? 2010/12/13 13:48:04 (permalink)
    You will get 95 expert opinions on this post, but if it were me i'd look for something in 8'6" - 9' 4 5 wt range.
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    RE: What rod? 2010/12/13 14:00:20 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: Loomis

    You will get 95 expert opinions on this post, but if it were me i'd look for something in 8'6" - 9' 4 5 wt range.


    Yep what he said.

    Also...it would surprise me if you got rod, reel, and line for under 100 bucks (MSRP)...and managed to avoid having 2 of those 3 being pretty crappy.
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    SonofZ3
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    RE: What rod? 2010/12/13 14:10:00 (permalink)
    edited out of respect for the owners of fishusa.
    post edited by SonofZ3 - 2010/12/13 16:20:30

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    Gobe
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    RE: What rod? 2010/12/13 17:08:21 (permalink)
    FishUSA has Redington Crosswater outfits for 119.99. I have 2 moderately priced Redington rods and they fish well. Try the 8 or 8.5ft 5 weights. They will suit your needs.
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    RE: What rod? 2010/12/13 19:00:09 (permalink)
    4-5 weight in those lengths would be great for trout and smallies. a 7' 3 weight would be most ideal for small brookies in SMALL creeks in my opinion. but the 4-5 weight 8 ft long will be a well rounded rod. good luck
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    RE: What rod? 2010/12/14 19:15:15 (permalink)
    A 5wt readington would be great to start with .Works french creek smallies and also does well on oil creak for trout. I fly fish both creeks alot.
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