03-28-2009, 08:26 PM
PHEWWWW, Dry Rod said a mouth full[laugh]
There are some rods made for the MIDDLE budget as in allot of other things.
I think Redington is one of the best. Asian made sure but they do seem to put more attention in their rods. They were owned by Orvis, and now they are owned by the same company that owns Sage. I don't think either one of these companies would have given them a second look if they weren't worth it.
9' 5wt is a good start. Just remember, if and WHEN you hook a double digit fish, fight with the butt of the rod, not the tip. I have seen 24" fatties landed with a 1 weight.
Good luck, and either spot sounds great! Although I would have picked the Salmon, but that is just me...LOL.
I have caught the Biggest Trout I think I will ever get so time to shoot for a new species.[
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There are some rods made for the MIDDLE budget as in allot of other things.
I think Redington is one of the best. Asian made sure but they do seem to put more attention in their rods. They were owned by Orvis, and now they are owned by the same company that owns Sage. I don't think either one of these companies would have given them a second look if they weren't worth it.
9' 5wt is a good start. Just remember, if and WHEN you hook a double digit fish, fight with the butt of the rod, not the tip. I have seen 24" fatties landed with a 1 weight.
Good luck, and either spot sounds great! Although I would have picked the Salmon, but that is just me...LOL.
I have caught the Biggest Trout I think I will ever get so time to shoot for a new species.[
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