Best value steelhead setup

[JuniorFloatnFly]

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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Look at echo, tfo and ross.

ross essence line is very good for a low price http://www.rossreels.com/shop/fly-rods.html

 

[Bow Man]

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.

 

[Shawarma]

And when you're testing the rod do this..

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTDgAld4En0

 

[Shawarma]

Double post.

 

[Bow Man]

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.

 

[JuniorFloatnFly]

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

 

[Paul1913]

I'm looking for something similar but also to be used as general fly rod. Soo many options...

 

[Stratton McKee]

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.