Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Next rod

I've got a 9ft 8wt Orvis Recon that's basically the perfect tidal potomac rod (for me anyway). I have a Lamson Liquid that goes on it with 2 spools, one for floating line (bass/snake) and one for full sink (shad).  Love it.   Chucks shad darts, damsel nymphs, and big bass poppers with no problems.

Others to consider are the Sage Bass (do they still make this?) and as others have mentioned the BVK.  Both great rods, although the Sage is shorter in length for better bank casting.  As Owen pointed out, the yellowstone yearly shootout pages are great resources for getting an idea of how rods cast - although those guys do tend to favor faster rods with more flexible tips.  Not a bad thing, just a preference thing if you prefer slower action.

Now, if you want to expand your search to glass (I highly recommend at least trying this because it's a blast) you can check out the Echo badass glass or the Fenwick Fenglass, or the Orvis Superfine 8wt.  Also, Blue Halo has an outstanding reputation for larger glass rods, but I've never cast one.  While glass is extremely fun to fish with, distance casts are a bit harder due to the softness of the rod.  Definitely cast the Orvis 8wt if they have one available so you can see how it feels - and compare it against the Recon if you can so you can see side by side how glass compares to graphite.

Have fun

On Sun, Sep 13, 2020 at 10:32 PM Neil Chilson <chilson@gmail.com> wrote:

I have a 9ft 5wt and a 7ft orvis encounter combo which is also a 5wt (although it seems much lighter than my other rod).  I'd like to add a heavier rod to my arsenal - ideally something I can do heavier freshwater fishing and some basic shore-based salt water fishing with.  What weight and length would add the most diversity to my current setup? Any recommended brands (both my rods are orvis right now).

Thanks!

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