HEY I married her LOL Just kidding but great comment and true to a T, Greg I realize you made these comments long ago but the Fenwicks have made a remarkable comeback on E-Bay. Nothing about Silaflex of Fisher rods on your list but you'd put a Trailmaster rod on there? a Winston BIII SX 10 weight. All further comments will be deleted. Located near the fish-filled Madison River, and surrounded by the waters of Ennis Lake, the Ruby River, Hebgen. I can say with absolute certainty that I was born well after many of these fly rods were on the market. And just in time. To me, a Teeny TS 450 was a bit too heavy for it and the TS 350 a little light. Answer: It actually depends on your skill and type of fishing. I love the size for small streams, but it's a lttle noodly if you hook anything over 8 inches. Lemme know if you ever exchange boyfriends. more injured than any other outdoors sport I've ever engaged in. For me..I ditched the sages, the winstons, the hardys (I hope I spelt hardys-made in Korea incorrectly) and make it a point to use the cheapest set ups I can fine....and you know what, because I have made it fun again (shock horror) it seems I catch more fish...go figure. He has been extremely helpful, and recommended to me perhaps a rod based on one of his favorites, the Dickerson 8013 taper? Tight Lines, Thomas! As we are aware that there is 100s of great rods out there this is our top picks for 2020. I'm sorry - but you don't include any real justification as to why the DFR rod should be considered one of the best. Have been stream and river fishing in Colorado for 35 years and think that the Sage XP 5 wt rod should be on the list somewhere also. I know, cause that is how I got mine. And it was my favourite, small and slow and comfortable for a little boy in his fourth year of fly fishing. Tom So clearly showing your First amendment in action, “for better or worse, it is the commentator who has the last word.” ? Would gladly guide you, provide gear. gives individuals the right to free speech on their own property. We are all brothers in rods. It may not be of any importance to some, but I do find the Winston IM 6s to be well ahead of the Sages in the good looks department. Stil, because I'm a benevolent dictator -- and you mentioned the 389LL -- I'm giving you another chance. the right person should be that the rod is matched to the casting stroke of the person casting it. I would describe my reaction to rods as more of a "kinetic response" rather than "technical assessment." I have a 7' 2 piece Orvis Battenkill that is pure delight with a DT4, but the 7' 5wt Orvis Small Stream Special would probably be more of a mass-production "classic" in this niche. I once talked to the owner of the company - around 1980. fibreglass and carbon fibre; from makers in England, the US, Japan, India, Australia, and woop-woop. I find myself in much agreement with most on the list and happen to own several of them. They are however easier to break than fiberglass. Also, it. I really like it for fishing stillwaters though. Threw one of these before they hit the market, got one of the first, paired. He said the trick was in eliminating the scrim used to keep the rod circular in cross-section. I'm not sure "bamboo" and "reasonable" belong in the same sentence any more, but you do have to give us a bit more information (like where and how he fishes). There might be more in the factory, in old boxes. -Chauncy Lively "Envy not the man who lives beside the river, but the man the river flows through." Could be. My old man's wrestling coach and friend was Joe Humphry's and he caught his famous 50" brown on Penn's creek near my grandfather's lumber mill. Nice, though I liked the East Branch rods better. Sitting in Scotland much amused by the comments .....I've owned a few of the named rods ...I don't much care for sage ...like my Thomas and Thomas ....have a few Hardy the ultra lite was one of the best....my father worked in air craft development and brought me a carbon blank ...built it and destroyed it in the first casting session ...ten piece lol . H.L. When it comes to cane, I do believe that some modern makers do a better job than the classics that set the stage. In fact, on more than one occasion I've been accused of being too protective of Orvis. We have designed a chart below. It may be tongue-in-cheek, but its certainly not 'scientific'. ), I'm still a diehard Pezon/ Michel fan, have owned 5 different ones from 6'4" to the most incredible 8'5" Fario Club, in my youth, I bought the A.J McLane fishing enc. I would also add the Fenwick FF79 8 ft 6wt to the list. I was lucky and bought several rods when the Sage LL's and SP's were out. I fish a couple of bamboo rods in the 8'-8.5' 6wt niche. My favourites are the original St.Croix legend 9ft 6wt. Great feel and good price. Fisher made some very nice blanks for a lot of companies, though I'm not sure what an early 9' 3wt would fish like. new generation of anglers in the late 80's and early 90's. The original list is fun. I am also still waiting to hear back from my boyfriend's sister and father about where exactly they fish in Northern Cal, and how he fishes! This Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Package is not suitable for beginners. I actually bought them in the late 1970's in London at the Hardy store (no longer exists -- I looked for it this summer). or Diamondback's 905 Golden Shadow? (2000s) Looking forward to some of the newer glass rods. About ten years ago, I found a guy at the San Mateo show who was in posession of a huge stock of early Fisher blanks, though he wanted a couple hundred each for the things. Broadening horizons opens us to the potential of more experience. I've also used a G958-4 (9/6" 8wt) on the N. Umpqua for trout when there weren't any steelhead around. Worst rod I ever owned was a fiberglass Herter's rod (buggy whip) that would not cast at all. I think that the only lesson is that there is an infinite way to come at fly fishing and we - the consumers - can generally be coaxed to try something new and slightly different. He did really love the Heddon President, so Heddon didn't escape unscathed. Lives in my backpack and dreams about Golden trout. wonderful article :) i really that appreciate it :) keep sharing or visit my website: https://chicagoknifeworks.com/. The heddons from the 39-48 period have actions that are very smooth and give Phillipsons a real run for their money. I tried reading all the comments, and didn't see my favorite glass bass rod mentioned: Browning Silaflex 322985 (8.5', 6/7 wt). What, no Grangers? My Dad passed away three years ago the eve of our Michigan opener. The Reliable and High-Quality: Eagle Claw Fly Rod. Are 80 million modulus rods driving a resurgence in fiberglass and bamboo? If you had ever cast his 8' 5 wt, you wouldn't. Have had several cane production rods, some good ones, but never any signature rods. Which rods do you have? @Heddon: I consider the 8.5' Phillipson to be the true "third generation" Granger, and while the Granger's more popular (it's certainly prettier), the Phillipson got my. I know shorter rods don't come into play much out your way but any list has to have a, Young Driggs and I'll throw in a Summers 856 for good measure. On the vast majority of days, Dr. Gaddy schools me big time. I actually sold Tiffany who posted above a Walton Powell bamboo rod a few months back. I don't know of any current production rods on slow blanks - particularly in your price range. ), apparently I never learned to cast well enough to appreciate that the Wisconsin-made graphite fly rod is an inferior stick, not worthy of mention in this very interesting thread. These were IM6 rods, and I have several. Don't overlook good glass rods - the Diamondback Diamondglass fly rods are back, and in 8' 4wt and, 8.5' 4wt - but most glass rods are a bit more than $200. Instead I got the cheaper GL3, which does the job adequately but inspires no rhapsody. I believe it dates from the early 1980s. That will definitely help you to choose the perfect weight of the fly line: Weight 1-3: This is considered as the lightest fly line weight. Yes, I replaced the lines and have been fishing the Pecos here in New Mexico and the Dolores in Colorado. The line is the thing that will cast the fly. I found the 5 wt RP to be sharp and faster, cool rods. (scott, thomas and thomas, sage, winston, bamboo) if anyone wants to buy them please email me at alex.nguyen3131@gmail.com, Yes, fun to just hear the name Vangen. Someone mentioned the Orvis Superfines and I think the 5 wt. While I think this is great for bone fishing when you want to double haul and shoot out your whole flyline,but I find it has severe deficits for trout. Then this K&E Outfitters Rod and Reel kit will be a great catch for you. late 60s early 70s Willow and Cane – Split Bamboo Rods. Still fish an 8 foot Battenkill and some ancient "off-Broadway" English 6 footer that casts like medium graphite with a WF5. They are still used and in fine shape. If any angler chooses wrong weight it can create a big trouble in casting. Here I specifically looked at rods in the $200 to $550 price range. I own an H-I Princess and it's one rod I won't sell. I currently have these rods, all in 2 piece trim.... Sage LL - 379 blank, 389 factory, 490 factory, 586 blank, and 690 factory Sage SP - 490 custom built, 590 custom built, and 690 custom built I have tried the faster action rods and they just don't do it for me...as crazy as it sounds, I feel like I am fishing on the river. Wiki researchers have been writing reviews of the latest fly rods since 2018. Confused? but really a great 6 weight. Mark, I fought and served alongside Americans during the Vietnam War: I do not deserve such venom. I own an 8wt. Leonard ???? I would have included the Scott G series rods, just my 2 cents. I have a vintage GRF 1000 Cortland 7' 3/4 weight that I use with 2 weight line equally amazing . For myself, I apologize for nor being able to afford to constantly travel around the world in search of the best fly rods of foreign lands. A good reel sound will make you smile. All have the "plug" style ferrule. We both know how important is it to choose the best fly rods. I wouldn't go fishing without it. Well, I guess every rod needs some qualification...or maybe I just grow into them. With the technology available today all companies build good graphite rods. I look forward to seeing more and trying more of these classic rods on the rivers that made them famous. Weight 5: It is another good fly line weight for catching fishes like bass and trout. Before you hit the water make sure you have a balanced setup. Good Ol' US of A is great, but the world -- our world -- is a big, wide and wonderful place. Once the line is floating in the water, a good fly rod will help you to control the line with no hassle and mess. I wasn't aware any other rod companies existed.....Of course when you count our rod companies you kinda have to leave out Sage they're actually. This rod comes dissembled in four pieces along with a hard case which makes it easier for you to carry it. 2 M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch Ultra-Lite Fly Rod for Stream River Panfish/Trout Fishing 1/2/3 Weight and Combo Set Available (2-Weight 6'6'' 4-Piece) $59.99. I don't know if this will help give you any more of an idea of what he might like! The only fly rod I touched the entire time was the Scott G Series 905. Best Fly Rods of 2020. If you don’t know how to cast effectively, no rod in this world can help you. St. Croix Imperial from someone who knows. Of course, I don't distinguish between graphite, glass or bamboo. All of us have favorite waters, some famous some remote. The line would wear the fish out but I wonder about the rod getting the fish in before its exhausted beyond recoveryP. Most fly reels are available in the market for plenty of fly rods to ensure that they are suitable for different fly lines. Ha. ]New 5 weight graphite rods will be available in 7-10 days. My aren't we having fun! We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. For example, if an angler uses a line of 7 (weight) with the 14 tiny dry flies, the angler will have no control and even worse, the fly will hit the water with a hard splash. If you appreciate great cinematography, huge brown trout and a great fishing story, this is the film for you Register or login to watch this film Yes, the Hardy graphites were quite advanced for that time, I remember the Fenwick graphite being even more expensive, of course the bamboo purists were horrified -- haha! I must say that I own a Loop GreenLine: one of the first made (with their unique world-changing reel design) and although I thought it was technically a brilliant rod, I just never "married" with it and it sits gathering dust. I have a Farlow 5'10 1/4 " Ultimate (bamboo) that will throw a 4 or 5 wt a country mile. Is it worth anything. I'd take my 80's Orvis 6wt Superfine "Trout" as my go-to rod for any species, on any water, at any time, and the 4wt Superfine is still the best dry-fly rod for everything east of California. He preferred the 6-weight for handling wind (plenty of that in the west) and for making longer casts. I believe it's a 8 ft, 2 pc, 5wt. New 5 weight graphite rods will be available in 7-10 days. I don't know about the fly line, but if it's in good shape, that's a decent deal. I'm surprised you didn't put a shorter, small stream rod on the list. Keep in mind my preference for a reasonably tapered 6wt (Chris Raine calls it a "soft six") isn't exactly current thinking in the fly fishing world... 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Fast action fly rods require less power in casting compared to the slow action rods. For these more powerful 5-weights, we tested them with the half size heavier Scientific Anglers Amplitude MPX lines, which are better at loading these stiffer rods. Also, except for the XM50s and Aeroflex rods, the rods are "working man chic", cheap real seats and mediocre cork. And yes, it's not exactly wholly serious, though I got pounded a few times by people who were aghast I didn't include the Sage XP or some other current. I would love to learn more about rods made in countries other than the US and Britain. 1 M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch 3-12wt Medium-Fast Action Premier Fly Rod-IM8 Carbon Blank for High Performance with AA Cork Grip Hard Chromed Guides and Cordura Tube (V-Premier, 9' 5wt) $64.95 Bestseller No. Had a G Loomis GLX 9 foot 6 weight. The 804 Special Dry Fly is a great choice and the T&T Paradigm graphite series are among my favorite. And I mean no offense to that at all. is the 7 foot Leonard "Duracane" for 4wt. I love to talk Powell and I'm pretty smart on their story and rods. The first amendment doesn't guarantee anyone the right to troll someone else's site; it gives you the right to launch your own blog and troll yourself. So, a 5-weight fly rod is made to cast a 5-weight fly line. I have not found the part of this thread where the rods of many lands have been so heinously disparaged, nor have I found the part where you, dear foreigner, have attempted to enlighten us. So whether you need a fast action rod or a slow action, depends on your answer. Law of averages said that some of them had to bite. This was the Shaquille O'Neil of flyrods. Tom I look forward to you 14 year olds response. It literally comes with all the equipment needed for fly fishing. Rich gyro@suddenlink.net, I like your list (well, except that Eagle Claw monstrosity), but you really miss one name. Oh yeah, one more thing, large-arbor reels are for tykes. bass taper that almost always results in a grimaced face expletive when hefted by a subject matter expert in fine. Thanks. Guy was my adoptive grandfather, he and his wife Jane lived acvross the street from me growing, up, and he taught me. The Sage 389 is what it was, a great one. This is my first truly ‘light’ rod! Be a good, friendly American and say hey pal, sorry 'bout that, you're welcome on my waters anytime. If you are going for fly fishing for the first time, then buying the best fly rods of all time can be intimidating. The only reel I had was a Pfleuger Medalist, but I'd switch the rod around to the spin side, go catch a few hoppers, and dapple those with a couple split shot...and catch fish. The trick is to be nice, encourage them to look for you, and be ready to send the money. 1) It's Tom's blog and his opinions. bouncing a nymph, an XP 6wt in a Montana "breeze." Grant Michaels, over at Fly Lords, put together a good overview of some of the best beginner, intermediate, and advanced Euro nymphing rods on the market. For the most part I enjoy his comments but not always nor do I always agree with him but so what! So the insults precede the questions these days? Cogratulations on being only the second recent commentor to uncover the true imperialist underpinnings of this apparently harmless post about fly rods. The Dozen Best Fly Rods of All Time - Trout Underground photo courtesy of the Trout Underground . The Vangen 603 7-weight, because it was the rod that turned Norway on to fly fishing. I enjoyed reading a bit about the J Fisher rods...I have a 9-7wt graphite I built in the late 70's and its still my go to rod...fished it last year in AK and still love it...casts like a dream (ok, its a bit soft for very windy conditions) and is a joy to recall all these years of use and the many trips around the northwest and AK. What's it like to live alone? thin current slides away, but eternity remains. I love my 9', 6wt. @Trout: DS 2, eh? I regret selling mine and wish I had it back. Well I won't contest anyone's choice but here are a few of my favorites. Top Best Rated Fly Fishing Rods 2019 – 2020 Buyer’s Guide To The Top Fly Fishing Rod and Reviews 2019 – 2020 I'm sorry to have stirred up Mark to so much vitriol. You can use … It's nine feet of raw casting power that is still gracefully smooth and controllable. Indeed, the 9-foot, 5-weight rod is the far-and-away the best-selling rod … I posted earlier on this site praising my Sage GFL 4711 LL as the best small stream rod I ever fished. I own an 8 1/2 foot five weight which was the lightest model 5 weight made for over a decade. choice. Both would make the list. Tom, Guess we should consider ourselves rather fortunate that Gierach didn't mention Phillipsons in every 3rd or 4th paragraph in Fishing Bamboo like he did with Grangers. We are Zulfiqur & Nawrin, and we’re crazy about fishing. I won't mention the rod maker :) That trout made him a Penn's Valley legion. I hate typos; the above comment should read "rationale" and I used versatile more than once - my sentence structure stinks. I tested the new super-fine touch rods in 490 and they are a little stronger in the taper then the old full flex but a very nice progressive taper with no feeling of having to change your cast because the rod blank changes in strength at some point through the blank - very smooth - very light - stronger blank with the great full flex feel - try one you'll like it. I probably a self-absorbed sort of fella, as Jefferson remarked; you turn in on yourself as you get older. Light and limber, a true joy to cast. So, pardon the enthusiasm behind our new products and my apologies for mentioning it, again. For my money, in a graphite, it's hard to beat the heart of the order in trout length/wt Powell Light Touch IM6 rods. In the old G Series they made a point of saying. cane. Just learned of him today through his grand-daughter who lives nearby. The Dozen Best Fly Rods of All Time […]. Claimed weight (9 foot 5 weight fly rod 4 pieces): … Ask any western trout which rod he "wishes he still had", for many it would be a 590 RPL. Thank you for services rendered in combat along side American soldiers. After 20 years of traveling west to fish I am moving to Northern New Mexico. Only what works for you. Nice read and inspiration to expand my horizons. 5wt. My health has not the shine and rippling muscle and swagger that I had in the early '60s. If you are looking for one fly fishing rod that can do it all, a medium action rod is your best bet. My own opinion - of limited worth - is that it comes down to the person using the rod. I really don't know. No two waters are the same. Shed no tears, […] Re: Classic dry fly rods More about "classic" fly rods: The Dozen Best Fly Rods of All Time […]. I never had the opertunity to use it. They had very different opinions on favored tapers and actions. I picked it up for 38.99 on clearance at sportsmans and paired it with a 22 buck okuma. You’ll get a fly rod, a disk drag aluminum large arbor reel, 5 weight floating fly … Well, that's where our 3 Rivers in 3 Days comes in because that's exactly what you'll be doing, fishing three different rivers in three days! Orvis Clearwater Outfit ($311) Action: Medium-Fast. I didn't think about that! A good reel will cost you a good amount of money. The rod was superb; but even the Kingfisher #1 (100g - the same as IGI I think) silk line that I used became too heavy for the rod when the line got even a little too wet. But I question the inclusion of one or two rods which are added not for being good rods but for other reasons which don't seem to point to the 12 Best Rods category (I wouldn't consider the Eagle Claw to be one I lust after for instance). An open mind to learn from others: none have stepped out onto the water blinded by the glare of national superiority or smugness. Reason I quit The Drake was the energy expended on denigrating Orvis. Sage is best known for its high-end (and relatively expensive) fly rods, but the company has created an affordable midrange fly rod/reel combo in its Foundation Outfit. It may be worth a call directly to the office at Cortland Line, asking if they “might have a few Blue Sapphire or. I am by no means a great caster or a pro, but, at least in my hands, the Hardy Zenith is and was an eye opener as a tool for the fly fisher. Perhaps there are many. I want to fish them so bad, but I know they are probably highly collectible. Money rod. Found a mint used one online for under $400 and am waiting for it to arrive. This rod is best suited for experienced anglers. Tom, if I remember correctly those Hardy rods were ultra-lightweight. My "faves" in this regard are custom rods made from Batson blanks. Your Top Ten Bamboo Fly Rods of All Time Post by uniphasian » 10/31/07 16:12 I've cast a bunch of rods that had that 'something special' (Wojnicki, Brandin, Clark, Young) but I didn't have the opportunity to fish them long enough to say whether or not they did well on the stream. butt on a 4 wt. Ok. Orvis T3 8.5' mid-flex 4pc. i have an RPLXi in 9 wt. and from that time on wanted to fish a Fario Club rod. Darrell, I know little about fly fishing. [Can't wait!!!] I have one of the Scott Bamboo 8 wt salt water fly rods. For six years it was my only rod. Even though this thread, like Queen Elizabeth, has gone on WAY too long, I have to strongly second your praise for the FF79. I have a huge collection of old and new fly rods. In your stated price range, there isn't a lot of choices, but those are pretty good ones. I felt a little dirty doing that, but I figured why else would my father have given me a fly/spin combo rod? (2000s) Looking forward to some of the newer glass rods. 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