Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: cohoaaron on March 07, 2012, 12:57:36 PM
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hey i am looking to buy a new 8wt. fly rod around 9-10'6 length (2 piece), (my other one is garbage). i fly fish mostly for pinks and chums and i am usually only drifting the fly. i like a more noodly rod (for easier casting) and i am only looking to spend..at absolute most $150. what would be a good rod for me? i forgot to add..rod MUST have a good fighting butt. thanks in advance, Aaron.
edit, (after Austyn's post): i am not looking for a combo, just a rod.
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In that price range I would look at a TFO rod, or post an ad in the buy/sell forum here and see if someone has a good used one.
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are you looking to spend 150 on just the rod , or 150 as a combo with a reel and line? if your going for just a rod id second a tfo rod, i fish tfo fly rods and love them, dont mind amundson rods either for the price. im picking up my new amundson soon.
cheers, austyn :)
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thanks guys..... i did a bit of searching, i am liking the TFO signature series (2 piece) what do you guys have to say about this rod?
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thats the rod i rock , ive got the lefty kreh signature series in a 5wt, and its a superb rod for the price.
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If that's the rod you are wanting I'd check out wholesale sports, I was in there spending a gift card I forgot I had the other day and saw they were clearing them out for like 80 dollars. Might want to call to make sure they have some left if it is a far drive though.
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I have the Dragonfly Kamloops rod from Redl (10', 8Wt, 2pc) that I would be willing to sell.
It is in excellent condition. It is fast action with fighting butt and quality components. MSRP $199 but of course would sell for much less.
I would classify it as a true 8 weight (some rods are labelled as 8wt but really should throw a 9 or 10wt line). It is underpowered for Chum over 12lbs or so, but it isn't too strong for Pinks and would be great for Coho.
Comes with sock and tube including reel case.
(http://www.redlsports.com/upload/products/rods/fly/dragonfly-kamloops-fly-rods-DK1091-FTN-lg.jpg)
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You can always look on forums for used deals.
Some I frequent are; Here of course, Spey Pages, FlyBC and Washington Fly Fishing Forum.
If you can set up a mailing address in the US. Blaine or Sumas or Point Roberts. You can save a bundle when shopping down south. Cabelas has some good sales too. I rock a St Croix 8wt from them I got on close out for $80. Just have to watch for free shipping though. Both of my 6wts have come from here though. One from Sea-Run (a TFO) and the other from Riverside (an Amundson WW 10'). I usually buy local but good deals are hard to pass up. I love both of my 6 wts.
Here is a whole set-up that looks decent.
http://www.redington.com/outfits/crosswater
Not bad as a spare.
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I have the Dragonfly Kamloops rod from Redl (10', 8Wt, 2pc) that I would be willing to sell.
It is in excellent condition. It is fast action with fighting butt and quality components. MSRP $199 but of course would sell for much less.
I would classify it as a true 8 weight (some rods are labelled as 8wt but really should throw a 9 or 10wt line). It is underpowered for Chum over 12lbs or so, but it isn't too strong for Pinks and would be great for Coho.
Comes with sock and tube including reel case.
(http://www.redlsports.com/upload/products/rods/fly/dragonfly-kamloops-fly-rods-DK1091-FTN-lg.jpg)
Thanks a lot for the offer :) but i think i am going to buy the TFO, more than likely.
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You can always look on forums for used deals.
Some I frequent are; Here of course, Spey Pages, FlyBC and Washington Fly Fishing Forum.
If you can set up a mailing address in the US. Blaine or Sumas or Point Roberts. You can save a bundle when shopping down south. Cabelas has some good sales too. I rock a St Croix 8wt from them I got on close out for $80. Just have to watch for free shipping though. Both of my 6wts have come from here though. One from Sea-Run (a TFO) and the other from Riverside (an Amundson WW 10'). I usually buy local but good deals are hard to pass up. I love both of my 6 wts.
Here is a whole set-up that looks decent.
http://www.redington.com/outfits/crosswater
Not bad as a spare.
Thanks for the info :)
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Thanks for the info :)
No problem. A coule of mailing places I know of are Hagen's or Pacific Mail and Parcel. They are both in Blaine.
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There's also "The Letter Carrier" in Point Roberts, WA ($3/package). Couldn't be easier to find, and small/quick border crossing. It's on the other side of Twassessen, 100 yards after the border on the right hand side. 20 min. from Richmond. Hagen's is good too, but there is the Peace Arch to contend with, and I believe a yearly $12 fee on top of the $3 per package charge.
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Another vote for a TFO, I have a 4wt, as well as an 8wt. Great rod!
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text me nick, we gotta get out next week
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you may have seen im buying that TFO from troutslayer for 30bucks! will be nice for pinks and small coho...still gotta get an 8wt though.....
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That's a good deal on a TFO. Just a heads up on a few things I've seen. Riverside has some really sweet Fetha Styx rods on blowout. 9' 4pc 8wt for $150 reg $250. They look sweet. these ones I think.
http://www.fethastyx.com/shop/CCA/Fly
On flybc there are some for sale too. A dragonfly going for $125.
hope that helps.
k
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That's a good deal on a TFO. Just a heads up on a few things I've seen. Riverside has some really sweet Fetha Styx rods on blowout. 9' 4pc 8wt for $150 reg $250. They look sweet. these ones I think.
http://www.fethastyx.com/shop/CCA/Fly
On flybc there are some for sale too. A dragonfly going for $125.
hope that helps.
k
thanks a lot for the help man. :)
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i have a single hander setup i might considerselling first fish i caught on it was a steely too.
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i have a single hander setup i might considerselling first fish i caught on it was a steely too.
what kind?
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Sorry my bad. I was at Riverside today and the Rod is actually cheaper than I quoted. It's on sale for $120 reg $260. It is the Master Series. Any ways a sweet price on a nice 4 piece rod. He is currently out of stock with more on the way.
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have you checked out any of the Echo rods? I bought the Solo 8wt for $100 from Fred's and love it.
comes with wicked warranty too.
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have you checked out any of the Echo rods? I bought the Solo 8wt for $100 from Fred's and love it.
comes with wicked warranty too.
no I havent, what are they like? What's the action like on them? I'm looking for a slow to medium action rod
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no I havent, what are they like? What's the action like on them? I'm looking for a slow to medium action rod
i would say mine is more of a medium-med/fast
http://www.rajeffsports.com/echo_solo.php
it has a good fighting butt too and also came with a tube and sock.
i haven't heard anything bad about the echo rods especially for the price range.
thumbs up for the Rajeffs!
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aaron its a cortland with a dragon fly kamloops reel i get all the info for it tomorrow
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Thanks for all the help guys, today i bought a TFO signature series 8wt from a guy off craigslist...$75, still had the plastic wrap on the cork. cant wait to cast it, feels nice in my hands :) thanks again for the help.