What to look for in a fly rod?

[joshomaru]

5 wt is a good all around for creeks and rivers. The most important thing is how it feels in your hand. Are you getting a new reel? If not, take the reel you are going to use and slip it on the rods you are checking out. As far as action goes, it really is a matter of preference. To me, it seems like the "newer" you are to the art of casting, the faster rods seem to be more forgiving. Slower rods are great, if you know what you are doing and have your rhythm and starts and stops ingrained in your muscle memory.
it's all about what feels good to you, though! There is no right or wrong!
Something to consider is a used rod. You might be able to find a rod worth more than a $100 new rod for that price....
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