Fly rods
Sep 7, 2019 22:42:22 #
For the flyroders out there, do think that a Martin rod and reel are good enough for the money?, I've got one for 30 bucks .On a fixed income ,that is the best I can afford. You all take care and have a good day of fishing.
Sep 8, 2019 02:10:02 #
Never seen a Martin fly rod, but I remember Martin fly reels from way back!
Sounds like you got a bargain. If it does the job, you have done well. It all depends on what type and size fish, and what demands that puts on the gear.
Sounds like you got a bargain. If it does the job, you have done well. It all depends on what type and size fish, and what demands that puts on the gear.
Sep 8, 2019 08:11:15 #
FixorFish
Loc: SW Oregon
I actually have a 6w Martin I picked up at a pawn shop. Rod... not bad...reel, eehh. If it came with a decent line, you got a deal. I'm a firm believer in the school of thought that says.."it ain't what you got, it's what you do with it". That sentiment applies to pretty much every aspect of one's life...fishing gear included.
Sep 8, 2019 09:41:41 #
Thanks for what you said "it's not what you got, it's what you do with it ," I fish for crappie, bluegill and smallmouth bass. I have no desire to fish anything larger than those. Take care and Peace be with you.
Sep 8, 2019 13:47:53 #
Welcome to the Forum, 54. Martin offered that combo as a entry level set up when I was a kid 70 years ago. May have been before that time. They were good then, who knows what time has done to it.
Sep 8, 2019 13:51:42 #
Sep 8, 2019 19:21:48 #
kilokid
Loc: OHIO
I'm new to this Forum and very glad to see questions and responses to fly fishing. I collect items related to fly fishing but my passion has been fly tying. There are no trout waters close to me so I use those same flies used for trout to catch bluegills and bass. One of the most effective is the ant tied very easily with a strip of foam and some hackle to help keep it afloat. Using a 3 / 4 weight rod when a big bluegill slams into it is one of those small thrills you get and the satisfaction that you caught a fish on something you made. Fair winds and tight lines...
Sep 8, 2019 20:02:57 #
I'm glad that you use your fly rod on other fish.I think that more and more of us are showing that we like catching the blue gill, bass ,and crappie. They can put up a good fight. You take care and Peace be with you.
Sep 8, 2019 20:38:35 #
Fish don’t know what your using. Yes they will work fine for what they are.
Older rod so not so much flex as new ones but they certainly work
Older rod so not so much flex as new ones but they certainly work
Sep 8, 2019 21:32:10 #
That's right as long you got what they want,they will go for it every time. Take care and Peace be with you.
Sep 25, 2019 20:26:26 #
I think I'm going to try it out 3/4 wt 2 piece rod with the 5/6 wt. line first if that doesn't work then , I ' ll will change the line. I want to thank you all for your input.Peace be with you all.
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