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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Heddon #10 bamboo fly rod $100.00 |
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G.Loomis Streamdance GLX 8’3″ 3 Wt Fly Rod, FREE LINE $630.00 |
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Loop Evotec Saltwater 9′ 12wt Fly Rod, NEW $341.59 |
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Small Stream Fly Rod $26.00 |
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Hardy Boron Reservoir – 9′- 6″ #7/8 – Fly Rod $157.98 |
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SUPER TIGRE Connecting rod? MIP NOS FLY FREE IN USA $17.44 |
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St. Croix Ultra Fly Rod 5 thru 8 Wt. 5 Pc. Models $310.00 |
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Loop OPTi Switch 10′ 7″ 6wt Fly Rod, NEW $374.75 |
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St. Croix Ultra Fly Rod 6 thru 12 Wt. 4 Pc. Models $290.00 |
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St. Croix Ultra Fly Rod 2 thru 6 Wt. 4 Pc. Models $280.00 |
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St. Croix Ultra Fly Rod 4 thru 9 Wt. 2 Pc. Models $260.00 |
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Flextec 2011 Speycaster Salmon Double Handed Fly Rod 14ft 9/10 RRP £359.99 $78.98 |
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Flextec CRX88 Trout Fly Fishing Rod 9ft 7/8 Rrp £119 $47.38 |
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Flextec Kinetic Fly Rod 4 piece 9ft 7/8 £239.99 $47.38 |
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St. Croix Legend Elite Saltwater Fly Rod 6 thru 10 Wt. 4 Pc. Models $360.00 |
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Custom Built Fly Rod-New-Telescopic Packrod $45.00 |
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St. Croix Legend Elite Freshwater Fly Rod 7 thru 10 Wt. 4 Pc. Models $360.00 |
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New complete ROD REEL TACKLE fly fishing kit set w/BOOK $99.95 |
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St. Croix Legend Elite Freshwater Fly Rod 3 thru 6 Wt. 4 Pc. Models $340.00 |
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Scotty Fly Rod Holder w/o Mount 260 $29.88 |
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Scientific Anglers – 9′- 0″ #8/9 Fly Rod – New $36.37 |
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Echo 3 Freshwater Fly Rod 3wt 7ft 6in 4pc $349.00 |
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Echo 3 Freshwater Fly Rod 4wt 7ft 10in 4pc $349.00 |
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Echo 3 Freshwater Fly Rod 4wt 8ft 6in 4pc $349.00 |
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Echo 3 Freshwater Fly Rod 4wt 9ft 0in 4pc $349.00 |
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Echo 3 Freshwater Fly Rod 5wt 9ft 0in 4pc $349.00 |
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Echo 3 Freshwater Fly Rod 5wt 10ft 0in 4pc $349.00 |
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Echo 3 Freshwater Fly Rod 6wt 9ft 0in 4pc $349.00 |
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Echo 3 Freshwater Fly Rod 7wt 10ft 0in 4pc $349.00 |
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Echo 3 Freshwater Fly Rod 8wt 10ft 0in 4pc $349.00 |
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Echo 3 Freshwater Fly Rod 8wt 9ft 6in 4pc $349.00 |
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Winston BIIt – Boron – IIt 4WT 9FT Fly Rod Blank & Kit $370.00 |
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SAGE TCR Spey Fly Rod – 9140 4-piece Graphite IIIe – #9 Line – 14′ – 10-1/8oz $580.00 |
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Flextec CDX66 Trout Fly Rod 10ft aftm 6/7 Rrp £149.99 $47.38 |
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Flextec PowerTec Fly Rod 4 pc 9ft 5/6 £259.99 $55.28 |
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Flextec Kinetic Fly Rod 4 piece 10ft 5/6 £249.99 $47.38 |
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Loop Xact 15′ 10wt Fly Rod, NEW $351.69 |
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Flextec CRX88 Trout Fly Fishing Rod 10ft #5/6 Rrp £129 $47.38 |
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G LOOMIS CROSSCURRENT GLX 9′ 7wt 4pc Fly Rod with $100 Fly Line $670.00 |
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CD HI-FLY RANGERS “HOT ROD RIDE TO THE MOON” $15.00 |
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VINTAGEGOLDEN FALCON 9′ GRAPHITE FLY FISHING ROD $9.99 |
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Hardy Proaxis Sintrix Fly Rod 9ft 4 Piece # 8 Line $710.00 |
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G LOOMIS Stream Dance GLX 10′ 5wt Fly Rod HLS w Line $665.00 |
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Orvis fly rod & reel case $70.00 |
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SAGE Z-Axis 6126-4B 2-handed Spey Fly Rod – 6wt – 4 piece – 12′ 6″ $650.00 |
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Flextec CDX66 Trout Fly Rod 10′ 5/6 Rrp £149.99 $47.38 |
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Flextec Double Handed Salmon Fly Fishing Rod 15ft 10/11 $48.98 |
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Flextec PowerTec Fly Rod 4 pc 9ft 6/7 £259.99 $55.28 |
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OLD METAL FLY ROD $8.00 |
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ROVEX RADION FLY FISHING ROD 10′ FOOT 7WT MINT WITH CASE WOW!!! $31.60 |
