Quest for a new rod

[caniretireyet?]

We got the new TFO 'BVK' series in the 9' #6 - 4 piece with the full wells grip and fighting butt yesterday @ $249.96

Heck, MiK, at that price, you can get three for the price of a Winston. You're wife will realize how smart you are!

Steve

[Mik]

I really appreciate everyone's input. I should have spent more time telling you how I would use the rod. I use a Sage XP 5-weight now for trout and shad. I spend a lot of my fishing hours on the American, Upper Sac, McCloud and sierra lakes and streams. I want a little more backbone to toss nymphs, a nice roll casting rod. I am leaning towards a 9 1/2 ft. rod to get that extra length while high sticking. You have all given me things to think about in my quest for a new rod.

Thanks,
Mik

[huntindog]

in my opinion the perfect rod was built 15 years ago in chico...the Powell long reach....the only rod i will ever need for most of my nor-cal exploits.

[pgw]

I really appreciate everyone's input. I should have spent more time telling you how I would use the rod. I use a Sage XP 5-weight now for trout and shad. I spend a lot of my fishing hours on the American, Upper Sac, McCloud and sierra lakes and streams. I want a little more backbone to toss nymphs, a nice roll casting rod. I am leaning towards a 9 1/2 ft. rod to get that extra length while high sticking. You have all given me things to think about in my quest for a new rod.

Thanks,
Mik

Based on your intentions, if I had to select a rod today...I'd probably get this one from the guys in Redding:
https://catalog.theflyshop.com/produ...92ham80tgbdje2

...and you don't have to use an indicator unless you really feel you need it.

Have fun,

Paul

[oldtrout]

Based on your intentions, if I had to select a rod today...I'd probably get this one from the guys in Redding:
https://catalog.theflyshop.com/produ...92ham80tgbdje2

...and you don't have to use an indicator unless you really feel you need it.

Have fun,

Paul

Wow, that sounds great. I hate sacrificing pwoer, whatever that might be. Are you attending the GOOF?

[bigfly]

Mik, if you already field an XP, I could see pairing it with a Sage 99. I often do.
I'm having a ball with my 6wt. High sticking with a Rio gold, and some single hand stuff with an A. salmon taper line from Rio.
Power dries with the XP, then indies on a 99.
They don't stand a chance.

Jim

[pgw]

Wow, that sounds great. I hate sacrificing pwoer, whatever that might be. Are you attending the GOOF?

Looks like I'll be there Friday through Sunday...I plan on bringing a 3 wt chunk of wood in case I wander down the road to the "misplaced creek".

Paul

[590Mike]

I will lightly mention a point. This is a fly fishing BB sponsored by a gentleman who happens to be in the business of fly fishing equipment.

[Mik]

My price range has been set by my wife at around the $500 mark. It seems that these rod manufacturers are putting their $800 rod technology into a mid priced option, due to the economy. I really like the Sage VXP--6 weight 9ft....with fighting butt. Sooo smooth and light. I tried out the Orvis hydros and the Sage VXP in a 9ft and 9 1/2 foot. Lengthwise....I thought the 9 1/2ft. rods were too sluggish. I thought there was a huge difference between casting the Hydros and VXP. VXP was fast and effortless. As we all know, a rod can be totally different for each person and what line you put on it, but so far The SAGE VXP is the frontrunner.