{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Best Starter Rod Combos

Do it right the first time and buy something somewhat decent. You don't have to break the bank and good deals are definitely out there. You'll appreciate it as you get better, and maybe have some sort of strange attachment to that rod and the action. The first fly rod I ever bought was a St. Croix Imperial, 9' 5wt 2 piece. Actually, my mother bought it for me when she saw it on close out at a then-closing Sportsman's Warehouse - it was really her investment to protect her grandfather's the one piece fiberglass rod she caught me trying to cast with in the driveway (complete with a Pfleuger auto-retrieve reel). She paid $80 for the St. Croix with a Ross Fly Start 2 reel. I reach for that rod more than even my two ZG's when I'm heading to trout waters. 

On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 11:13:03 PM UTC-4, Brendan wrote:

similar discussion from two months ago that might be useful...   https://groups.google.com/d/msg/tidal-potomac-fly-rodders/g5eBT6JqbWQ/HueOJ6Kvfc8J

don't need to hit a home run w/ your first setup, but you want something that isn't going to fall apart and rust away on you. not familiar w/ the last two rods but the rest are all decent, inexpensive options. TFO also makes some very decent cheap rods.  go with whatever feels good.  

On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 5:47:17 PM UTC-4, Steve wrote:

Hello! New to the group here.I'm looking at getting into the sport this year but don't want to break the bank to do so, at least initially. Does anyone have recommendations on any of these combos or are there other options out there?  Is it worth spending more for a first rod or should I wait a year or so? These are all 9' 8wt 4pc.and range $125-$240.

 

Redington Pursuit

LLBean Streamlight

Orvis Streamline

ECHO Solo

Wildwater 7/8 Freshwater Starter

 

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

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