trizkid Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 I am going to get a fly rod soon and i am having trouble on deciding what rod and reel to buy....I want to use it for trout and bass......i am going to the black river the end of june and want to use it for some smallmouth so i need to get on a move ....any advice would be of great help......willing to spend around 200...i know thats not much to spend on a rod and reel ..... TrIzzout
hfdhoosier Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 There are alot of options out there. I started off and still at times fish with a dogwood canyon rod and reel setup from Bass-Pro @ around $80. I have the 8'6" 6 weight and have caught alot of trout and bass with it. Bass-pro and Cabelas have alot of rod and reel complete setups in your price range. Check out the TFO's @ Cabelas also. I had a 5 weight and loved it, I had a dogwood canyon reel on it. I would go to Bass-pro, Cabelas and any fly shop you have close and see what is available in that price range. Maybe cast a few. Good luck. Dennis Eat, Fish, Sleep,....Repeat Member: ozarkflyfishers http://www.ozarkflyfishers.org/
Terry Beeson Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 While I have done it when I first started fishing, I have a hard time buying a fly rod through the mail or from a big box store who don't seem to know a 5 wt from a knotless leader... My advice would go to your local fly shop and cast a few rods to get a setup that will suit you and fit you for a while. Yes, $200 is not a lot for a rod, reel, and line, but you can find something within your budget, I'm sure. TFO is a good one to look at, but be sure and cast some others before stettling on one. You'll be glad you did. TIGHT LINES, YA'LL  "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
trout fanatic Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 HFD's advice is right on IMO. Cabelas/Bass pro and TFO all make fine rods (I own 2 TFO pros and love them). A decent disc drag reel for your applications can be easily had for $50 or less. Spend the rest on a rod and line. I would look at a 5 or 6 wt for versatility and being able to fish for different species ander a variety of conditions and flies thrown. I love a fine reel but fact is, you won't need one for the type of fishing you are buying it for. Let us know what you go with
trout fanatic Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Terry and I must have been typing at the same time. Can't argue with his advice either. Jeez what's this world coming to. Can't even get in a good argument anymore (bet that don't last long LOL)
drew03cmc Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Vintage fiberglass! You can get a hell of a nice casting and fishing outfit for less than $200. I would recommend an 8' 6wt Browning Silaflex rod with a Pflueger Medalist 1494DA reel and for line, why not go with a DT6F 444 Peach. Check us out on www.fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com for any more advice. Andy
trizkid Posted May 20, 2008 Author Posted May 20, 2008 i already have brand new scientific angler Weight Forward #5 weight line so i dont need to worry about that..i had bought a cheap reel for this old fly rod i had gotten from my grandpa theres no writing on it...heres a pic if anyone knows who makes it or anything about it........... TrIzzout
hfdhoosier Posted May 20, 2008 Posted May 20, 2008 Picture didnt post, try it again. Dennis Eat, Fish, Sleep,....Repeat Member: ozarkflyfishers http://www.ozarkflyfishers.org/
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