Never targeted steelhead on the fly, strongest rod i have is a 5 wt for browns which is obviously underpowered. Looking for a single handed or switch rod 6-7 wt 10-11 ft. Looking for a used setup possibly or anything that will be within the price of 300$ hopefully. I was looking at a Cabela's TLr Fly Rod 6wt 11ft switch rod for 149.99, seemed like a good deal. Any advice?
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Best value steelhead setup
Started by JrFloatnFly, Nov 26 2014 11:34 PM
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Rainbow Trout
Posted 27 November 2014 - 09:11 AM
Look at echo, tfo and ross.
ross essence line is very good for a low price http://www.rossreels...p/fly-rods.html
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Smallmouth Bass
Posted 28 November 2014 - 08:17 AM
I have a TFO signature series (9' 7 weight), very nice rod for the money, they are more a medium action if you don't mind that. I personally like the action of this rod also very sensitive for the price range.
But as F.F has stated ross essence rods are also very nice for the money. I would suggest going out and "feeling" each of them to see what you like better.
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Perch
Posted 28 November 2014 - 08:57 AM
And when you're testing the rod do this..
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTDgAld4En0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTDgAld4En0
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Smallmouth Bass
Posted 28 November 2014 - 10:38 AM
And when you're testing the rod do this..
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTDgAld4En0
That is funny I see so many people "jiggling" the rods.
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Shiner Minnow
Posted 28 November 2014 - 07:18 PM
Thanks guys for the great suggestions, going to "test" them out on the weekend at a few shops. That video is totally true as well, seen alot of guys shake rods like that in shops aha
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Perch
Posted 22 December 2014 - 10:19 AM
I'm looking for something similar but also to be used as general fly rod. Soo many options...
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Earthworm
Posted 23 December 2014 - 01:19 PM
I'm looking for something similar but also to be used as general fly rod. Soo many options...
Hey Paul1913,
I recently ordered a 9' 6wt allen compass rod and 5-6wt allen trout II reel (thinking I'd use it for steel head), but I was thinking of returning it for a heavier set up that would work better for musky. It hasn't even come out of the box yet, so if you're interested in either let me know. I don't want to go through the hassle of sending it back and dealing with shipping to the states etc.
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