Fly Rod
Seven Rules Guide to Buying a Fly Fishing Rod
Buying a Fly Rod can be easy. Doing it right takes some doing. Here are seven rules of buying right the first time.
1) There is no “all condition rod,” just as there is no “one size fits all.” When selecting a rod, buy one that will serve the purpose you will mostly likely and most often use it for. If you will fish small streams most of the time, and only fish lakes occasionally, opt for a small stream rod. You will get the most satisfaction out of it the majority of the time.
2) Choose one that fits your needs, not someone else’s. Regardless of who says what about a rod, select one for you, not one some celebrity, friend or salesman thinks you should have. If it doesn’t suit you, it will be nothing but trouble and you will be unhappy with it.
3) Buy only rods that have long or lifetime warrantees. Unwarranted rods will cost more in the long run because you will have to buy new when you eventually break it. Additionally—why trust a rod maker that won’t stand behind its product?
4) Buy the best you can afford. The price difference between a good rod and a not-so-good rod is usually small. If you can’t afford a good rod—wait until you can.
5) Trust name brands. Well-known manufacturers put their name on their equipment and will generally avoid causing themselves harm by producing cheap products.
6) Buy the blank, not the fittings. The blank is what makes the rod what it is, the fittings just add to it. While nice fittings are, well—nice, they don’t truly contribute anything to the action and life of a rod. Don’t be confused by shiny objects.
7) Cost does not equal value. There are plenty of affordable rods on the market that will suit the average angler’s needs.
In a nutshell: Opt for a name brand, warranted rod that suits most your needs and you can’t go wrong.
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LLBean Fly Fishing Rods – from beginner to expert fly rod sets & outfits
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G Loomis GL4 FR1808/9-4 15′ 8/9 wt fly fishing rod USED $202.50 |
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Redington Classic Trout 5 wt 8’6″ 4 pc Fly Rod CT 586-4 $149.95 |
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Redington Classic Trout 2 wt 7’6″ 4 pc Fly Rod CT 276-4 $149.95 |
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Redington Classic Trout 3 wt 7’6″ 4 pc Fly Rod CT 376-4 $149.95 |
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ANTIQUE 4 Pc Bamboo Fly Rod 8′ W/ Bakelite Reel Seat With Canvas Case $42.51 |
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◇ Mini Fishing Fish Rod Pocket Pen Reel Pole ◇ Fly Stick Ice Nylon Line Set ◇ $0.02 |
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Building Vintage Garrison Bamboo Fly Rods DVD How-to $32.85 |
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Vintage Michigan FLY ROD CRIPPLED WIGGLER / BUD STEWART ! $49.95 |
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Antique 9 1/2′ Bamboo Fly Rod 3/2, Removable Handle on Cloth Covered Wood Form $79.99 |
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Ultra Light Aluminum Brand New Mini Fishing Fish Rod Pen Reel Pole Fly Stick Ice $0.02 |
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Sage Xi3 Fly Rod Blank 1090-4 $370.00 |
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Sage Xi3 Fly Rod Blank 1190-4 $370.00 |
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Sage Xi3 Fly Rod Blank 1290-4 $388.00 |
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Sage Xi3 Fly Rod Blank 1390-4 $388.00 |
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Sage Xi3 Fly Rod Blank 1480-4 $390.00 |
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Sage Xi3 Fly Rod Blank 1680-4 $400.00 |
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Sage Xi3 Fly Rod Blank 690-4 $360.00 |
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Sage Xi3 Fly Rod Blank 890-4 $363.00 |
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Sage Xi3 Fly Rod Blank 990-4 $365.00 |
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A Master’s Guide to Building A Bamboo Fly Rod, Garrison & Carmichael, 1977 Ed. $79.99 |
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OKUTAMA SPLIT BAMBOO FLY FISHING ROD Tokyo Japan Korean War 6 piece no orvis $250.00 |
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Redington Crosswater Fly Rod 890-4 ROD 4 PC 8WT 9’0” $89.95 |
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Redington Crosswater Fly Rod 590-4 ROD 4 PC 5WT 9’0” $89.95 |
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Redington Classic Trout 6 pc Travel Fly Rod CT 380-6 $169.95 |
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Fly Rod Guide Set, TiGold, Single foot, 8’6″ 3wt $22.70 |
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A Master’s Guide to Building A Bamboo Fly Rod, Garrison & Carmichael, 1977 Ed. $79.99 |
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REDINGTON NEW CPX 12974 #7 WT. SPEY FLY ROD FREE LINE $399.95 |
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REDINGTON NEW CPX 12664 12.5′ #6 SPEY FLY ROD FREE LINE $399.95 |
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Little fly rod plastic Jitterbug lure $14.50 |
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Final Fantasy 7 VII doujinshi Rod x Reno Dry Fly Hachim $29.99 |
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Christensen wood fly rod frog in nice box $12.88 |
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Vintage Bamboo Fly/Spin Rod with Original Box, Flys, Leaders, in Excellent Cond! $39.05 |
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NIB Orvis Glass Minnow Trap Table Lamp Free Ship with Buy It Now Fly Rod Lure $245.00 |
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Shakespeare Wonderod FY-A110 8’6″ Standard Taper 2 Piece Fiberglass Fly Rod Nice $50.00 |
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Vintage~ PERRINE MFG.~FREE STRIPPING~No. 80 FLY ROD REEL~LINE~1956~WORKS GREAT $9.00 |
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RAM Mount RAM Rod 2007 Jr. Holder Kayak Fly Rod $26.11 |
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Vinatge Fenwick Flyrod 8’6″ 3 3/8 OZ M 307333 AFTMA 6 W/Tube Sock Excellent $66.00 |
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Nice item, unique, box rod winding & fly tying silk 3 dozen spools. $17.00 |
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THREE 7′ GRAPHITE FLY RODS, 7-9 WT-NEW-NO RESERVE $26.00 |
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Wright McGill Granger Victory 9053 bamboo fly rod very good condition $180.21 |
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Vintage Heddon Pal Mark 1 9′ 2 Piece Fly Fishing Rod #8309 $14.99 |
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4 tiny beetle type fly rod lures $0.99 |
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Whopper Stopper Flyrod size # 605 Yellow Flitter never used with box no paper $5.75 |
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Internationalist 2 piece 9′ 11/12 wt fly fishing rod USED $24.99 |
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Redington CPX 590-4 / 9054 Fly Rod 4 pc. 5 Weight 9″ Foot New $299.95 |
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Redington CPX 690-4 / 9064 Fly Rod 4 pc. 6 Weight 9″ Foot New $299.95 |
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SCIENTIFIC ANGLER FLY REEL & Field & Stream rod,WARRANTY -5 WT- ,plus line–New $69.95 |
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VINTAGE WOODEN SOUTH BEND FLY ROD SURF ORENO FISHING LURE (G) $24.99 |
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Vinatge Fenwick Flyrod 7′ 3 oz AFTMA FLY LINE NO 5 W/Tube & Sock Excellent $79.89 |
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Whopper Stopper Flyrod size # 602 Red head never used with box but no paper $5.25 |
