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Forum Post Fly rod for tarpon
People are using 7 to 12 weight rods for tarpon. They use 7, 8 and 9 weights for baby or mangrove tarpon that run 5 to 35 pounds. They are using 10, 11 and 12 weight rods in Florida for large ta...
Forum Post Looking for a good deep sea fishing rod. I am a novice, so a...
Hi. I have a Silstar 30lb & a Shimano 80lb Boat & Game Rods which haven't been used for quite a few years now,however 50lb Rods also are popular especially with some Charter Operators. ...
Forum Post FENFICK FLY ROD
Hi Jerry. Welcome,Going by the Fenwick Fly Rods website your Rod is of the 1963-1971 Vintage,however it's value depends on what someone is prepared to pay for it,a Dealer wouldn't pay much....
Forum Post Rod / Reel Recommendation for newbie
I don't know who carries the Temple Fork Rods in the San Antonio area, but you could find out from their web site. In the Dallas area they are in the Blue Drake flyshop and at Bass Pro.You won&#...
Forum Post best fly rod for steelhead/salmon fishing?
...heading in the valley rivers. For salmon people use 8, 9 and 10 weights. What other size good fly rods do you own? This is the big question. Rod warranties are not all that different. Pric...
Forum Post One set-up for WA Steelhead, and FLA Keys Tarpon, Permit, Bo
... 9 weight rod that is 9, 9'6" or 10' long. For permit in FL they use 9 and 10 weight rods that are 9' long. For bonefish in FL they use 8 and 9 weight rods that are 9' ...
Forum Post shakespeare model no. 1810dk
You're right. The reel was used on fly rods and on the conventional spinning rods of the era. Most spinning rods then used tension rings to fasten the reels to the rod so you could mount the re...
Forum Post Cortland pro crest 2 piece 8 ft. fly rod.
Hi. I'm not familiar with this Rod,however Cortland have marketed Fly Rods,Fly Lines for many years & you still see quite a few of the Rods on eBay,I have several of their Lines ,also used t...
Forum Post Trout Rod - 5'6 or 6'0 which is better?
...s Welcome. You will find the longer Rod best,however even though I have had 5'6,still have 6'Rods I prefer a 6'6 or 7'or even longer Rods which I have,for Lure Spin Fishing,Trolli...
Forum Post Is there any advantage in a spey rod?
Most of the spey rods I've casted can also overhead cast very well however they can need different lines to do both jobs well. I don't think that identifying a rod as a "spey"...
Forum Post Redington CPX 13'3" 7/8wt opinoins
Hi Adiposefinn. I haven't used any of the Redington Rods,however they are owned by Sage & all their reports read good. Usually at some Retailers,Fish & game Shows/Fairs you can usually ...
Forum Post SAGE SP and SLT
...nd one of the first Sages which actually matched the wf line weight). They had the SP series very fast rods but they did not stay on the market long. Then when they released the XP series which is ma...
Forum Post Cabela's FT fly rod
FWIW, I have three Cabela's rods. An old Fish Eagle, a Stowaway and a Stowaway 7. I like all three just fine and have had no quality problems with them. So a blanket statement that their rods...
Forum Post Opinions on Kistler Mag Crank Rod 6'6
Hi Tina. Welcome to the site,I hadn't heard or used the Kistler Rods. Google kistler mag rods & you will find some info.
Forum Post 8 foot fly rod
Hi Ron. There are Rods you require around for well under $500,TFO,Redington,Talon etc. I saw on another site a Custom Rod Maker selling rods @ Good Prices. Also have you checked the guy who adverti...
Forum Post Rubber Worms
...sure is a strange thing, bestrainbowst1 I could only guess, just like you... But the theory of having rods out 24/7 seems the more logical explanation to me. Have you seen those rods out? Btw, yo...
Forum Post Fly Rod Advice
Any of these rods would would be a good choice. You need to cast all, (or as many as possible), to determine which you prefer. One suggestion...multi piece rods are all the rage these days, but if you...
Forum Post What kind of handle do you prefer on your fishing rod? Cork ...
Hi. A good question,even though I have Spinning/Bait Fishing & Fly Rods in both Cork & Hypalon. All todays top end/Custom Fly Rods come will Cork Grips & most Spinning/Baitcasting Rods c...
Forum Post I have just found a hairline crack in my rod :-(
Hi Jim. Cracks in rods can be repaired,or the section replaced,or you can continue using it, eventually it might/will fail,usually according to Murphy's Law when you have your best fish ever,on....
Forum Post Matching reel and line/rod weights. What can one get away wi
...h varying degrees of experience and ask them to participate in a blindfold test of five 9' - 4 wt. rods of different brands. All rods will be cast with 30' of the same line. However, we ac...
Forum Post What telescopic fishing rod would fit into a 40 inch suitcas...
Hi. You'll find all Telescopic rods will fit into a 40 inch suitcase,as my Sage Custom Z Axis 9 Foot 4 piece Fly Rod in a Tube only measures not quite 30 inches,& another 5 piece Telescopic ...
Forum Post Looking for some help
...ry to be helpful. I checked your site,your rod carrier,looks OK,works fine,however be careful off your rods hitting obsticles,etc,especially when there is a breeze around. Also make sure you don...
Forum Post old fenwick rod
...a WF7F on your rod so it will perform properly. Your fiberglass rod is softer than the new graphites rods so it will be fine for trout to get you started into the sport. Later on you could buy y...
Forum Post Custom Fly Rod is the answer
I started building my own rods a few years ago. I would come home from a fishing trip and catch myself thinking about what my equipment didn't do well. Now that I build my own rods I think it is...
Forum Post Shakespeare Wonderod
Hi SAGA Welcome. Shakespeare Wonder Rods have been around for a long time,Google shakespeare wonderrods,& you will see one from 1920. With the Collett or Chucks you require,I once had the same p...
Forum Post Sage 389-4 Light Line questions
...nd out" models from years gone by, and produces a special, limited edition run, of collector grade rods, to commemorate a real all-star in their line-up. There were only 500 of these limited-edi...
Forum Post Fenwick Feralite 660 IGFA 80 Lb. Class Big Game Rod
I inherited four of these Fenwick rods in great condition, that have never been used, from my late father's collection. Does anyone have any idea of their resale value? Thanks for your he...
Forum Post fishing on John Muir Trail
...ark) and we'd like to catch a few dinners along the way. We have (and have used) packable spinner rods and reals, but don't have (don't mean to buy for this trip) fly fishing equipment...
Forum Post Opinions on the Abu Garcia Transmitter Pro
Hi Does anyone here have one of these rods? Any good?
Forum Post Storing fishing gear in the best way.
...im you have to disasemble,clean them,remove the old grease & regrease them. I just usually wipe my Rods ,store them in the Rod Socks & original tubes. You can carry your small gear in a Tack...
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