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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ORVIS CLEARWATER II FLY ROD – 107-4 TIPFLEX $169.00 |
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NWT ORVIS ACCESS 9′ 10-WEIGHT TIP-FLEX SW FLY ROD – LIST $395 $243.49 |
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Loop OPTi Power 9′ 8wt Fly Rod, NEW $512.46 |
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Fly Rod Sock soft green cloth for 4 Pcs. Rod 8′-6″ long Very Nice Quality Bag $8.50 |
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NOW IN STOCK!!! Sage ONE Fly Rod 9′ 3wt 4pc 390-4 $720.00 |
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IM6, 10FT, 3WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, OLIVE GREEN $16.59 |
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IM6 , 9FT, 9/10WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, TEAL $10.50 |
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IM6, 10FT, 8WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, DARK $6.75 |
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IM6, 9FT, 6WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, TEA GREEN $12.50 |
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IM6, 9FT, 2WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, GRAY with TWO TIPS $11.61 |
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IM6, 9FT, 4WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, BLUE, with TWO TIPS $15.00 |
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IM6, 11FT, 2WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, MONEY GREEN $20.50 |
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IM6, 10FT, 10WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, STATE GRAY $11.61 |
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IM6 , 9FT, 10WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, SEA GREEN $10.51 |
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IM6, 10FT, 10WT, 4PC, FLY ROD BLANK, STATE GRAY $9.38 |
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NOW IN STOCK!!! Sage ONE Fly Rod 9′ 4wt 4pc 490-4 $720.00 |
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Vintage Helin flatfish very small fly rod lure frog F4 1951, box/papers $15.00 |
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SAGE ONE 5wt 9′ 4pc. Fly Rod – NEW w/Warranty! $725.00 |
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NOW IN STOCK!!! Sage ONE Fly Rod 8’6″ 4wt 4pc 486-4 $715.00 |
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VINTAGE JC HIGGINS 3001 SPLIT BAMBOO FLY ROD 4-PIECE 2 TIPS 8′ NICE $50.99 |
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St. Croix Rio Santo 8′ 4 Weight, 4 pc. Fly Rod, NEW! $120.00 |
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Davis Saltwater Fly Rod 2 Handle 10-13 Wt 9 Ft Length $89.95 |
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BRAND NEW!!! Sage ONE Fly Rod 10′ 4wt 4pc 4100-4 $730.00 |
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Temple Fork Outfitters TFO Axiom Fly Rod 9′ 4 wt. New Custom Unique with Struble $199.99 |
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Temple Fork Outfitters TFO TiCrX Fly Rod 9′ 8 wt. New Removable Fighting Butt $199.99 |
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NEW Temple Fork Outfitters TFO Axiom Fly Rod 9′ 5 wt. Custom Unique with Struble $179.00 |
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Temple Fork Outfitters TFO Ti Cr X Fly Rod 9′ 6 wt. New Custom and Unique $199.99 |
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NEW Temple Fork Outfitters TFO Professional Fly Rod 5wt. with Struble Reel Seat $123.99 |
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Understanding & Fishing the Bamboo Fly Rod (Primer) $23.99 |
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Winston BII-MX Boron II MX 6WT 9 FT Fly Rod Blank & Kit $375.00 |
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Winston BII-MX Boron II MX 7WT 9 FT Fly Rod Blank & Kit $375.00 |
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Winston Fly Rod Boron IIIx B3X 9′ 6wt 4pc NEW $795.00 |
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Sage RPLXi 990-3 – 9′- 0″ #9 Fly Rod – Mint $276.50 |
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Loop OPTi Power 9′ 7wt Fly Rod, NEW $504.37 |
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Ross Flystik 7’11″ 10 Weight Fly Rod, NEW! $179.00 |
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NEW SAGE ‘ONE’ 690-4; 9′ – 6 WT FRESHWATER FLY ROD – LIST $725 $539.00 |
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Loop OPTi Power 9′ 10wt Fly Rod, NEW $512.46 |
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Loop OPTi Power 9′ 12wt Fly Rod, NEW $512.46 |
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Challenger 9′ Bamboo Fly Rod C-0095 W/EXTRA TIP/Sock&Tube $84.75 |
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REDUCED!!! Antique Bamboo 4 Piece Fly Rod Vintage case $80.00 |
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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 $23.50 |
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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 |
