4 weight rod recommendations ?

[steveg137]

Looking for 4 weight 9 or 8.6 length rod for smaller stuff - spring creeks etc.

I typically fish fast action rods, sage xp and one.

Was hoping to go mid price as I won't use this rod a lot.

Read that the new loomis NRX lite line ($390) is good, plus also reddington hydrogen ($300).

Anyone thrown those, any other recommendations?

Thanks
Steve

[Terry Thomas]

The Reddington Hydrogen is a rod to check out.

[Bob G]

Looking for 4 weight 9 or 8.6 length rod for smaller stuff - spring creeks etc.

I typically fish fast action rods, sage xp and one.

Was hoping to go mid price as I won't use this rod a lot.

Read that the new loomis NRX lite line ($390) is good, plus also reddington hydrogen ($300).

Anyone thrown those, any other recommendations?

Thanks
Steve

The Winston BIIX 9' 4 weight is absolutely one of the best 4's ever...a medium action that does everything! I would attempt to find this rod used because Winston no longer offers this model. This rod in "very good condition" could be found in your price range.

Good luck and enjoy whatever selection you make!

Bob

[steveg137]

Bob Terry thanks for the feedback. Will check those out.

Cheers
Steve

[Mark Kranhold]

For a rod that won't get a lot of use, can't go wrong with TFO. Check out the BVK.

[Idadon]

If you're not brand conscious Cabela's makes an 11' 4wt called a CZN. It's not anything fancy but the regular price is $199 and i've seen them on sale for half that. I tried one last year on Bitch Creek (Idaho), in the canyon, and it was great for reaching over boulders and such. Lots of fun on small fish. Maybe worth a look.

[steveg137]

Hi I have that rod in 4 weight , great rod for the price. I hope to use the new rod for mostly dries so looking for something little sharper and shorter.

Will try tfo bvk too, heard they are good bet.

Thanks

[Lance Gray]

The Pulse series from SAGE is great stuff. Check them out - $425 or so. Great rods.

[steveg137]

Thanks Lance. Little worried it might be too stiff for what I want to use it for, small flies at shorter distance. Big sage rod fan but looks like swing weight bit too heavy for my planned use.

That said have to test a few myself.

[stonefish]

Check out the Redington Classic Trout rods.
SF

[Fly Right]

Hi I have that rod in 4 weight , great rod for the price. I hope to use the new rod for mostly dries so looking for something little sharper and shorter.

Will try tfo bvk too, heard they are good bet.

Thanks

Food for thought..... check out some glass rods. Glass will deliver a sweet presentation for dries on spring creeks and will protect light tippets. If graphite is your deal any of the aforementioned rods will work fine. If you can find an older Winston IM6 in a 4wt buy it.

[willies99]

I agree with the vote for a 4 wt. Winston IM6. A 4 wt. 8 1/2' Sage LL would be another one to consider. They will both hold their value and one would probably stay your rod lineup for many years.

Good luck on your rod search,

Dan Williams

[mmrevolver]

Or a Scott G, 844, or 884. The sought after older rods mentioned are probably needing more than 3 hundred these days. One in your range I'm thinking of getting is the Douglas, it's 8'8" has one piece cork grip/seat with sliding rings. Haven't cast one yet but it looks like it's intended for what you have in mind.

Good luck

[steveg137]

Love these recos guys. thanks

[Dan LeCount]

yea, the Douglas Upstream, 8'8" 4wt for 350$ is a really sweet stick for a spring creek/light trout rod. It's a four weight designed for fishing, not distance casting.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

What ever you get be sure it has a flexible tip section for lighter tippets like 6x with small flies and big trout.

[k9mark]

Go test cast a pulse, I think you'd be surprised

[monahan100]

I had a 9 foot 3 weight Cabelas LSI rod delivered yesterday and was very impressed. They have multiple sizes on sale right now for $113. Can't wait to try it our on a small stream.