New to fly fishing, looking to get my own rod. is there a particular rod that most folks start off with? I live in boston and have access to the swift river in western mass, as well as the cape for saltwater. not sure if theres something that would be a flexible enough to handle both if desired. thanks for the input!
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by standarsh35
I always like to suggest the Echo Base fly rod. Affordable, good reviews, lifetime warranty.
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by Juddernaut
There's a $100 setup on Amazon that I plan on getting to start. I'm in Texas so I don't know where or what I can catch. I've seen big mouth bass on a fly rod so I guess that's where I'll start.
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by Einjerukai
Reddington Crosswater rod/reel combo. Bought it for my wife but used it for months while living abroad after breaking my 'high end' rod. I really thought it was a great rod.
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by atfarley
Echo makes some pretty excellent rods in the cheaper range.
I own a couple and still use them all the time.
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by MyFlabbersAreGhasted
Check out the orvis encounter if you’re willing to spend about $200 total on the outfit and some flies.
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by TheGuyRiteThere
Skip the $100 rod. I think its Maxcatch from China. Go with the echo base kit (rod, reel, line, leader, backing, case, extra spool and thst guarantee mentioned above. I have 2 (a 3 weight not from the kit and the 5 weight from the kit) and have had pieces replaced. The 5 weight lives in my trunk and gets used often.
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by IronPetePEI
If you go with Orvis, DO NOT buy the Encounter!!!!!!!!! Myself and 6 other people I know had the same problem with the Orvis Encounter rod. Wade out to start fishing and within 30 minutes 2 to 3 inches of the tip is broken off. Contact Orvis and they want an extra $60.00 plus shipping and handling to replace the rod, which by the way they do not make and they have no warranty on it.
Ugly Still fly rod ??? Where would you find that ?? Does it exist ??
Just went online... Yes there's an Ugly Still fly rod....@ Walmart !!
Been to LOTS of Walmarts, never seen one. Now I know what to get my "accident"- prone nephew for Xmas !
'effin Google... gotta get her to quit editing....ugly STIK.
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