07-13-2011, 04:43 PM
those are good rod i just do not suggest them unless he is a bass tourney angler. that the kinda of rod that would give you sticker shock most of all for a first fly rod because it is a specialty rod for small mouth or large mouths only depending on the rod blue gills to. i would way my options there are a lot of good rods out there. if your a tournament type person then go for the sage. it is the only rod out there for bass fishing and is legal length for tournaments. but if your just a average Joe fishing in his boat not in a tourney. go for a reg 9 foot 6-9 weight rod depending on fly size this is were you can go any way you want each fly rod has a specific purpose. like blue gills to tarpon. you can build your own for cheap or by a tfo for cheap pre built. i would also check out some custom builders too at lest ask around and shop around.
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