Another vote for the Orvis Recon (definitely worth taking a trip to Orivs to cast one before making your decision); they're well made, light in hand, and come with a 25 year warranty. That said, since Orvis is getting ready to introduce their H3s, you can find a lot of brand new H2s via online retailers in the ~$500-$600 range if you're willing to spend a little more: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orvis-Helios-2-9-8wt-4pc-Mid-Flex-Brand-New-Great-Deal-Closeout-/182680554604?hash=item2a889c0c6c:g:ZCYAAOSwIcdZc15u
On Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 10:30:59 AM UTC-4, Andrew LaVigne wrote:
-- On Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 10:30:59 AM UTC-4, Andrew LaVigne wrote:
TPFR'ers - I've had a gap in my rod selection for the last year after breaking a terrible/cheap LL Bean 7-weight on a float trip last year. I've got 5 weights, and I've got a 9-weight that I like (Orvis Access), but the 9 feels like overkill when I'm fishing the shenandoah and other smallmouth water. I have thought about getting another 7 weight, but for the bigger stuff I'd like to throw at the bass, I think an 8 is my best choice. Open to suggestion, though...I am budget-limited - $450 is about as much as I can swing on the rod, but not looking to go cheap just to go cheap. Wish I could go get a super-high-end Sage or the new H3, but it'sSO: what's your favorite 8-weight in the affordable-to-mid price range?
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