08-04-2009, 05:28 AM
Don't forget the Echo rods my buddie bought a Echo Carbon over the weekend. Let me tell ya for the price what a sweet rod. Im more use to a fast action rod I fish a Redinton cps and even with me whipping the rod around I was able to almost hit everything I aim at.
As mention earlier for your "go to" rod you probably want to stick with a 5 wt rod. As far as length goes in my opinion accuracy is more important than distance I find shorter rods give you more accuracy but then again im no lefty krehl. I suggest a 8' 6".
FG is right dont skimp on a good line, a good line will last you years and can mean the difference between frustration or fish fun day. I use cortland 555 great line but casting my buddies echo laced with the new SA's Sharkskin felt like could get the same distance more accuracy with less effort. ( still think he should have gone with a more expensive rod and cheaper line but to each our own)
Are you looking just for the rod or do you need waders, boots, vest and accessories In this sport 300 bucks can go real fast. [laugh]
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As mention earlier for your "go to" rod you probably want to stick with a 5 wt rod. As far as length goes in my opinion accuracy is more important than distance I find shorter rods give you more accuracy but then again im no lefty krehl. I suggest a 8' 6".
FG is right dont skimp on a good line, a good line will last you years and can mean the difference between frustration or fish fun day. I use cortland 555 great line but casting my buddies echo laced with the new SA's Sharkskin felt like could get the same distance more accuracy with less effort. ( still think he should have gone with a more expensive rod and cheaper line but to each our own)
Are you looking just for the rod or do you need waders, boots, vest and accessories In this sport 300 bucks can go real fast. [laugh]
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