Ross Essence Fw

[billynwtf]

A while ago while fishing the Spring River at dam#3 I had my Orvis TLS 5weight stolen out of my truck. I had been in the river for awhile and with lots of people around I needed to go head to the blue porta- potty. I failed to lock the doors and some jerk stole my rod. Well I have been looking for a new rod and I was on a budget. I ordered the ROSS rod and all I can say I consider it just as good as the Orvis rod. I have been on two trips with this rod and it preforms in some ways better than the TLS. I have thrown everything from dries to streamers with no problems. If you are looking for a new rod dont let the price of this rod fool you.

[vanven]

I have a TLS 5wt as well. It was my first real fly rod after a couple of Cabela's combos. I had very similar feelings when i got my new rod about my TLS. "I paid what for that Orvis rod?" Disappointing.

And anyone caught stealing from a fisherman's car should be shot on the spot.

-Jerod

[dave potts]

Sorry about your loss. Pretty low life to steal a guy's flyrod.

Yes, those Ross rods are very nice for the money. There was a writeup in one of the fishing magazines a few months ago that rated about a dozen rods and the Ross Essence came in with a very high rating and was by far the lowest cost. I believe the magazine was Fish And Fly. As I recall, they sell for only $100.

Dave