Saltwater Combo Advice
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Good Afternoon All:
This is my first post here on the board and I’d like to use said “first post” to poll the audience for advice.
Welcome!
Are you planning on fishing with a guide? If so I would just use his stuff, In fact a lot of saltwater guides in the US would prefer for you to use their tackle, that way they have one less thing to worry about.
If you do want to get your own setup, like zach said, focus on the line. Tapers can drastically change the manner that certain rods will cast. I would go to (or call) a decent local fly shop and talk to them about what types and sizes of flies you plan on using and that will probably dictate what line/leader combo you should settle up with. When i am fishing for drum,
I plan my rod size based on the fly size and what will give me a better presentation. That being said most Atlantic reds on the flats could be handled with a 7-8wt. If you really want a versatile saltwater rod that will be able to handle a variety of situations, then I would go with a 9wt. A good 9 will handle most fish that you will encounter with exception of large tarpon and tuna, while still making smaller fish fun like 8lb reds.
If you are looking for an answer to “whats the best saltwater rod”, My advice is to go to a shop and cast a few rods to see what fits your casting stroke and your budget.
Yes, you will catch a couple more fish with a $700 rod, but it is not necessary.
Chris.
Really? I don’t agree. There’s alot of hype out there. I mean, I agree it’s not necessary, but I disagree that a price tag will warrant you more fish to hand.
I have a buddy who has the money to afford any stick on the market. He fishes Gander mtn. rods and I’ve seen him throw 70’+ and put away more 20″+ trout away this season than probably most guys on this board see in a lifetime.
definitely has nothing to do with the price tag. I have seen all price range of rods throw an entire fly line with ease.
Please check out the Redington CPX rod also, they are around 300 and they are a great rod, as is the TFO rods as well.I have a feeling what Chris may have been saying is that in the long run the more exspensive rod may last a bit longer or fight that unxpected big fish a little better without breaking, and you may be able to get that extra foot or ten out of the more exspensive rod which allows you to cover more water, in the long run, which should put you in front of a few more fish.
I think that I am going to get a Colton Tourrent for my next saltwater reel. they have something ridiculous like 18 lbs of drag pressure and are machined in PA for around $300.
I wanted an 8wt setup that was versatile enought for redfish on the South Carolina Coast as well as Largemouth in KY.
I wanted an 8wt setup that was versatile enought for redfish on the South Carolina Coast as well as Largemouth in KY. I ended up with a TFO Professional Series and a Battenkill Mid Arbor, lined with Orvis Redfish line. I REALLY like this set up. I have less than $350 in the whole set up.
IMO, for the money spent, the TFO rods and the Battenkill reels can’t be beat.
I too have acouple of battenkill mid arbors, however, I dropped one, dented the spool and rendered it useless.
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