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Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: Alomar on November 26, 2014, 12:23:11 PM

Title: Saltwater flyrod
Post by: Alomar on November 26, 2014, 12:23:11 PM

Any recomondations on an 8 wt saltwater fly rod? Nothing too expensive,  in and around a 100 bucks.  Thanks

Title: Re: Saltwater flyrod
Post by: clarkii on November 26, 2014, 04:26:38 PM

Orvis Encounter.

Full set up runs 159.

Title: Re: Saltwater flyrod
Post by: Alomar on December 18, 2014, 10:10:28 AM

Is there a need for a saltwater specific fly rod or will any fly rod do?

Title: Re: Saltwater flyrod
Post by: SPEYMAN on December 18, 2014, 10:54:39 AM

Rods used in saltwater should be waxed a couple of times and washed off after use. Salt can build up on the guides and reel seat area. Any equipment used in saltwater requires some additional care and maintenance.