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| New to Fly fishing need rod/reel advice |
Question:
I am fairly new to fly fishing here in Oregon, (I come from a sad lure background) and am currently looking to purchase a new rod and reel package. I have received a lot of advice, but I hear this is where the best advice comes from. Here is a list of what my constraints are:
1) 4 or 5 piece
2) Used in streams, lakes, and smaller rivers. (E.g. from small Silver creek to larger Olallie lake)
3) $175 - $225 total start up.
I have heard quite good things about Redington and Sage. I have also been previously advised on a 8 - 9 foot rod with a 4 - 6 foot weight.
Answer:
I really like my Cortland rods. Even the GRX is pretty sweet for the cheapest of the line (I put them up in the shop starting at like $79.00) I would agree that something in the 5wt will cover most stuff. (Mind you I'm no pro by any means and still learning even some of the basics)
My GRX 5/6wt 8.5ft is still a constant companion behind the seat of my truck and has seen more action than my other rods just because I'm not afraid to use it in all situations. I have put it in Saltwater, fresh, lakes, brooks, rivers. Hooked into 4 inch trout and 17" Large mouths.
Not the best of the best, but I did and still do get a lot of good reliable use out of this rod.
I really don't want this to turn into a cheap sales pitch or a plug for myself but Cortland offers a really good GRX travel rod that has everything.. even guides you through casting and has a good case, reel, video, line, backing...everything but the fish in the water- good for starting out and exploring fly fishing for under $200.
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