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Fly rod and reel question
Posted on 1/8/18 at 11:30 am
Posted on 1/8/18 at 11:30 am
I was recently gifted (through a loved one) apparently a really nice fly reel - Ross Reel. It has the spool of line already in it.
I haven't fly fished before. Obviously I need to get a rod to go along with the reel. The reel says it is a 7-9 wt (6-8 spey).
Any suggestions? I don't have to have a Ross rod, right? I can mix and match? Grab one at Cabella's, LL Bean, Orvis?
I haven't fly fished before. Obviously I need to get a rod to go along with the reel. The reel says it is a 7-9 wt (6-8 spey).
Any suggestions? I don't have to have a Ross rod, right? I can mix and match? Grab one at Cabella's, LL Bean, Orvis?
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Posted on 1/8/18 at 11:36 am to LSUbase13
Any particular kind of fish you'll be going after? Bass? Saltwater (redfish)?
Posted on 1/8/18 at 11:44 am to LSUbase13
What kind of fishing will you be doing?
And any brand rod will work with any brand reel.
And any brand rod will work with any brand reel.
Posted on 1/8/18 at 11:52 am to reds on reds on reds
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What kind of fishing will you be doing?
Actually looking to going into North Carolina and Tennessee for trout fishing. I've never really done it before. My uncle, who gifted me the reel, used it all the time out West and in the Eastern TN/Western NC area.
I'm not sure where or what happened to the rod. After being gifted a nice reel, I can't say, "Hey, what am I supposed to do with this? It doesn't have a rod."
This post was edited on 1/8/18 at 11:54 am
Posted on 1/8/18 at 11:53 am to LSUbase13
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I can mix and match?
Sure can. I always suggest browsing the used market and Ebay. A lot of people use a fly rod once and never touch it again for various reasons. TFO makes good rods for a first time buyer.
Posted on 1/8/18 at 11:58 am to LSUbase13
7-9 will be to big for trout
Posted on 1/8/18 at 12:07 pm to Success
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7-9 will be to big for trout
It isn't useable at all for them?
Posted on 1/8/18 at 12:36 pm to LSUbase13
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It isn't useable at all for them?
Not in North Carolina. I fish 4 or 5 weight (pretty standard for trout). Sometimes I go with a 6 weight to throw heavy streamers. Only place s you would go that big are Pacific NW for salmon or monster trout in Alaska.
Posted on 1/8/18 at 12:37 pm to LSUbase13
You can trade that reel for a lighter rod and/or reel for trout fishing if that's your target.
Posted on 1/8/18 at 12:48 pm to LSUbase13
It’s a good bass/redfish/speckled trout reel.
Posted on 1/8/18 at 1:00 pm to LSUbase13
Would be like squirrel hunting with a 7 mag.
Posted on 1/8/18 at 1:05 pm to LSUbase13
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The reel says it is a 7-9 wt
That's over powered for what you want to do with it. I would keep it as a keep sake or trade it for something you can use.
Posted on 1/8/18 at 2:31 pm to 257WBY
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Would be like squirrel hunting with a 7 mag.
I gotya Posted on 1/8/18 at 2:32 pm to Saskwatch
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You can trade that reel for a lighter rod and/or reel for trout fishing if that's your target.
How do you go about trading? Ross website? This isn't some family heirloom, so the whole point would be for me to get some trout.
As mentioned earlier, I've never fly fished before. I don't want to get ripped off and am inexperienced. From what I have read, Ross seems to be an elite brand.
Posted on 1/8/18 at 2:39 pm to LSUbase13
FlyFishingForum
Websites like the one above. State that you want to trade the reel you have for trout fishing combo. Some forums have a trade section, or you can simply put "WTT" in the heading. I would also look into any local fly fishing boards. If nothing else sell it on Ebay and use proceeds to buy trout fishing combo. Before accepting a trade or making a purchase you should research more on how much your reel is worth and the correct size and type gear you are looking to get into.
Websites like the one above. State that you want to trade the reel you have for trout fishing combo. Some forums have a trade section, or you can simply put "WTT" in the heading. I would also look into any local fly fishing boards. If nothing else sell it on Ebay and use proceeds to buy trout fishing combo. Before accepting a trade or making a purchase you should research more on how much your reel is worth and the correct size and type gear you are looking to get into.
Posted on 1/8/18 at 2:39 pm to LSUbase13
tell us exactly what reel you have, if you know.
Posted on 1/8/18 at 2:42 pm to bbvdd
Ross Momentum 4 (like on the left)
Posted on 1/8/18 at 4:16 pm to LSUbase13
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that's a bit beefier than I need.
that's a bit beefier than I need.
This post was edited on 1/8/18 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 1/8/18 at 9:20 pm to LSUbase13
I'd be interested in the reel
I'm looking for a trout/redfish setup
what would you take for it
I'm looking for a trout/redfish setup
what would you take for it
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