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Posted on 3/28/16 at 8:44 am to PapaPogey
In that price range there's no reason not to buy an American made reel. Nautilus x series, galvan torque, lamson, Colton, tibor backcountry. Allen doesn't make a bad reel, but im pretty sure they're made in China.
The motive is a good rod, but some may find it stiff. Most marsh shots are fairly close and you need a rod that will load quickly. Scott tidal is about the same price and it's a phenomenal rod. The sage approach and tfo mangrove would also be good rods to try. Just depends on personal casting style.
The motive is a good rod, but some may find it stiff. Most marsh shots are fairly close and you need a rod that will load quickly. Scott tidal is about the same price and it's a phenomenal rod. The sage approach and tfo mangrove would also be good rods to try. Just depends on personal casting style.
This post was edited on 3/28/16 at 8:51 am
Posted on 3/28/16 at 8:45 am to pt448
Gonna make my first fly fishing trip this afternoon if i make it out the dye doc being able to see
Posted on 3/28/16 at 8:45 am to pt448
Does Allen come with lifetime warranty? I'd never even consider a reel >$100 without a lifetime warranty. Too many great rods and reels that come with this.
To Pogey, If you decide on a BVK you'll need a rod case since TFO doesn't give cases with each rod. If you'd like to get one for about $4 you can use my method...
PVC ftw
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Good luck. Remember to start with short easy casts - don't pretend like you're starring in "A River Runs Through it." That's a fast track to frustration.
To Pogey, If you decide on a BVK you'll need a rod case since TFO doesn't give cases with each rod. If you'd like to get one for about $4 you can use my method...
PVC ftw
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Gonna make my first fly fishing trip this afternoon if i make it out the dye doc being able to see
Good luck. Remember to start with short easy casts - don't pretend like you're starring in "A River Runs Through it." That's a fast track to frustration.
This post was edited on 3/28/16 at 8:53 am
Posted on 3/28/16 at 8:48 am to AubieALUMdvm
Yes, and they're very good about standing behind their products.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:16 am to bluemoons
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Yes, and they're very good about standing behind their products.
Yep. I had a minor problem with one of their reels and they were extremely easy to get in touch with and I had a brand new reel in my hands within a week of sending mine in to them.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 9:41 am to AubieALUMdvm
Let me rephrase: first trip of the year chasing the bluegills 
I consider myself an advanced caster
I consider myself an advanced caster
Posted on 3/28/16 at 10:39 am to ToulatownTiger
My bad. Post us some pics - want to see some slab bluegill
Posted on 3/28/16 at 11:56 am to AubieALUMdvm
What do y'all recommend for a good fly fishing setup for largemouth bass fishing? Would like to keep my all in costs under $300-$400.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:03 pm to GeneralLee
What's the avg size fish you anticipate catching?
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:12 pm to AubieALUMdvm
Another question, how big of a fish can I comfortably catch with an 8wt?
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:13 pm to GeneralLee
allen is running a great deal right now where you buy any rod and get a reel of equal or lesser value 50% off. So you could get an alluvion rod and kraken reel for $315 and have $85 left for line/backing. I've never thrown that rod though so I have no idea how it is, but I like my volant well enough.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:13 pm to PapaPogey
Pretty big. You can scroll back through this thread and find pics of me holding 25lb Chinook salmon I caught with my 8 wt
It is my go to rod for steelhead and salmon. It is a Winston VSL 8 wt
It is my go to rod for steelhead and salmon. It is a Winston VSL 8 wt
This post was edited on 3/28/16 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:14 pm to AubieALUMdvm
Probably 2-3 lbs
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:21 pm to AubieALUMdvm
Was just wondering because a few times a year I come up on some huge bull reds and would hate to snap my rod if I decide to throw a fly at them.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:31 pm to GeneralLee
A 5 or 6 wt ( this board loves TFO and so do I), a decent reel for about $50-100, plus line and backing will get you in or under that range.
Edit: for a first time set up I wouldn't hesitate to get a cabelas brand set up. The RLS combo is on sale right now for $150. That comes with line and backing. That way you can at least figure out if you like this stuff before getting in deep.
Hit up the fly casting videos I posted in the OP.
I still occasionally use my old cabelas brand 3 wt.
Edit: for a first time set up I wouldn't hesitate to get a cabelas brand set up. The RLS combo is on sale right now for $150. That comes with line and backing. That way you can at least figure out if you like this stuff before getting in deep.
Hit up the fly casting videos I posted in the OP.
I still occasionally use my old cabelas brand 3 wt.
This post was edited on 3/28/16 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 3/28/16 at 1:33 pm to PapaPogey
I wouldn't hesitate a second to cast my 8 at a bull redfish. If by chance you break it the best companies replace the broken section for less than $50
Posted on 3/28/16 at 2:12 pm to AubieALUMdvm
I'll disagree on the rod size. For largemouth I grab my 8 most of the time. Not because I'm catching 10 lbers, but because the flies are large and heavy and difficult to throw on a 6. If you're just fishing little backyard ponds and creeks or its going to double as a trout rod, then a 6 might be a better choice. But if you're fishing from a boat or where it's windy, etc. an 8 is probably better.
There's also the issue of fighting the fish. Not that a 6wt can't play out a big bass in open water, but bass are often caught near lots of nasty crap that they like to head for when hooked. If you are somewhere where a big one is a possibility, having the backbone to pull them away from that stuff is a plus.
There's also the issue of fighting the fish. Not that a 6wt can't play out a big bass in open water, but bass are often caught near lots of nasty crap that they like to head for when hooked. If you are somewhere where a big one is a possibility, having the backbone to pull them away from that stuff is a plus.
Posted on 3/28/16 at 2:31 pm to ccard257
Rods for freshwater are more often than not determined by the size of fly that you are planning to use and not necessarily the size of the fish. The size of the water is also a determinant.
There are of course many exceptions. I've caught a 1.5lbs bass on a 2wt and it was one of the most fun fights I've had.
My favorite trout rod is a 9ft 3wt. I can cast up to a size 10 woolly bugger. I've caught a 6lb brown on the same rod.
For bass, if you're in fairly clean water a 4 or 5 weight is plenty unless you are trying to use a big hair or foam popper. I have an 7wt for those.
I also use a 6wt sometimes if I'm fishing with a size 8 or so clouser.
in saltwater you are usually more worried with wind. I've caught bonita with a 6wt (which btw is so much fun) and the biggest fish I've caught period was a 40-50lbs tarpon on an 8wt. I cast to an 80-100lber on that trip with the 8wt but it didn't have interest (might be kinda glad for that though).
There are of course many exceptions. I've caught a 1.5lbs bass on a 2wt and it was one of the most fun fights I've had.
My favorite trout rod is a 9ft 3wt. I can cast up to a size 10 woolly bugger. I've caught a 6lb brown on the same rod.
For bass, if you're in fairly clean water a 4 or 5 weight is plenty unless you are trying to use a big hair or foam popper. I have an 7wt for those.
I also use a 6wt sometimes if I'm fishing with a size 8 or so clouser.
in saltwater you are usually more worried with wind. I've caught bonita with a 6wt (which btw is so much fun) and the biggest fish I've caught period was a 40-50lbs tarpon on an 8wt. I cast to an 80-100lber on that trip with the 8wt but it didn't have interest (might be kinda glad for that though).
Posted on 3/28/16 at 3:37 pm to ccard257
I use my 8 weight for all largemouth bass fishing and it is because of the size of the flies. Maybe I just suck but I find it difficult to cast some of those big bass flies even with an 8 weight. The weight of the fish isn't as much of a factor as the size of the flies being cast.
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