Need help on picking a new 6 weight rod.
I currently have a 4 weight and a 8 weight that I keep in the truck; I am looking to get a 9 foot 6 weight to replace them and not have to carry two rods in the truck all the time. "I will be keeping...
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Personally I like the BVK. It has a lifetime warranty and cast really well. You will also like the BVK reel. The Loomis I admit will cast nicer but it does not have a life time warranty? I'm pretty...
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BVK here too. I have the 9' 6 with a Galvan reel I got from Jimmy T and it is a sweet rig ...Mike
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I've never cast any of the rods you've listed. Would be interesting to see a poll in which board members could help you select by choosing their favorite? If you do a poll I wouldn't pay much...
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Stop by one of the fly shops and wiggle them. They often have information about a rod that you can't get by looking in a catalog. One of those rods might be a little more money but it might have a...
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Yes... the JW wiggle ~~~~~~~~~ and finish with a shake!
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Thanks all, lots of info on the net and wading through it can be rough at times. Ill keep looking until something pops up that I cant live without.
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Yes! Jim laing the Tanycomo shuffle cast is always a good test of a new rod! A very good test in fact. Would you agree JW? Jimmy T.
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Maybe so Jimmy. For me it's like trying to order clothes on the internet. Personally I just like to see what I'm buying.
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Smeans I know it's not on your list but I've been rather impressed with the Gray's Streamflex series, great valued rod for the way it can cast, about $300.
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I ended up ordering a Echo Ion 9' 6 weight. It met my requirements for a truck rod and from the reviews it looks like it will do what I want. Thanks for the help everyone.
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I am afraid they are done winter stocking lake Atalanta. On your rod choice, I grabbed the TFO Clouser in a six weight and absolutely love it. Check it out while your parusing the others.
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zhoyt wrote:I am afraid they are done winter stocking lake Atalanta. Whaaaaat!! Say it isnt so! Why did they decide to stop stocking the lake?
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The AGFC site says they are supposed to start stocking lake Atlanta again next month. But it does say that the schedule is subject to change. Does anyone else have any info?
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Just a passing thought, but you might consider buying a slightly used higher end rod off EBAY or from a friend. Instead of the new low end rod, for the same money you could pick up a high end rod, tho...
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A higher end rod vs. the TFO. The TFO always feels like I have a broom handle in my hand. Especially after fishing much better rods like the Orvis, Sage, Greys, Hardys, Winstons, Scotts act. Boy what...
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Buying flyrods is kind of like going ugly early. You may not get the best when you start out, but you have something to compare with later on down the road when you are looking for something a little...
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Jimmy T wrote:A higher end rod vs. the TFO. The TFO always feels like I have a broom handle in my hand. Especially after fishing much better rods like the Orvis, Sage, Greys, Hardys, Winstons, Scotts...
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Gotta test out the rods MD. Wasn't impressed with it. You've heard me say they feel like "broom handles". Jimmy T.
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My son has a Cabela's L-TECH that he loves. Seems like he picked it up on sale from them.
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