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Allen Compass Rods - TroutMan93 - 05-20-2013 I am trying to get my girlfriend into the magical art of fly flingin andI seen the allen compass rods. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these rods and what they're like [signature] Re: [TroutMan93] Allen Compass Rods - flygoddess - 05-20-2013 Several have them. I have one of thee first[][] It is the 9' 5 weight. Light and medium action. Great rod for roll casting and can handle big flies and wind. Pretty blue[laugh] [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Allen Compass Rods - TroutMan93 - 05-20-2013 Soubds sweet. How about the trout 2 reel? [signature] Re: [TroutMan93] Allen Compass Rods - flygoddess - 05-20-2013 I own several upper end reels, but since using the Trout, I have retired most of them. Trout and Kraken reel plus a proto AST are all I pretty much use these days [signature] Re: [TroutMan93] Allen Compass Rods - TylerKunz - 05-20-2013 I purchased the 4wt and lets just say my sage has been sitting in the closet ever since... It will cast dries like a freaking dream and still throw a weighted nymph rig as well. Best rod for the price you will ever find!! [signature] Re: [flygoddess] Allen Compass Rods - TroutMan93 - 05-20-2013 What would you recommend for a beginner a 8'6" or a 9'? [signature] Re: [TroutMan93] Allen Compass Rods - flygoddess - 05-20-2013 Either. Personal choice as there is only a 6" difference. I imagine the weight is not noticeable. 9' is the traditional beginner. [signature] Re: [TroutMan93] Allen Compass Rods - pa - 05-21-2013 []Joni gave me a 5ft. 5wt compass a little while ago. Since then I have retired my Sage and my beloved Greys. This is a sweet rod. Best casting I've used and the roll cast is unbelievable. And besides that it was a gift from Joni. So I ask you what could be better than that? Nothing. This is a great trod and reel combo. You cant go wrong with this. pa [signature]