Favorite Striper Rod?

[JAWallace]

I want to replace an old 890 Graphite II with a better rod. My clouser rod is an 890 Orvis Zero Gravity which I love, despite some bad reviews. I'm thinking a Z-Axis, love my 6 wt. My lines are 8 wt. so I'm probably sticking with that weight. What do you like, especially for a floater?

[Larry S]

Try a PM to Loren E (Elliot.) He guides for stripers in the surf.
Best,
Larry S

[JAWallace]

I'd use a larger rod in the surf. My 11 for tarpon might be a bit overkill but that's my next size up. This is for the Delta, A, and Feather.

[Darian]

One suggestion.... Go to Kiene's and try out some eight weight rods/lines. Then pick what you like. A plus for this one is that Kiene's still has a bunch of rods on sale. You might get a good price on one.

[Hatch]

SAGE XI3 8wt and 9wt -W- Rio Outbound S6 is tough to beat for sub surface presentations. An XI3 in 9 or 10 matched with a Rio OutBound short will throw any Top water bug you can find.
Thats what we use on my sled.
HATCH

[Hatch]

Throw !!! Sorry

[Tony]

I have a 8 weight Sage one with the new taper (make sure it is one made within the last 5 months) and a 9 weight Xi3. Both are great rods. I also have a 7 weight tcx but do not recommend a tcx in any weight for striper fishing.

I agree with Hatch the xi3 is the best but I have a couple of buddies that prefer the one for Stripers. I would look to the one for a 10 Weight.

[Ed Wahl]

Throw !!! Sorry

That's put very well Hatch.

You got throw long, you got throw lots, you got to throw on target, and when the sh_ts hitting you got to throw quick.

Fun stuff, those stripeys.

Ed

[Loren E]

Any fast action 9 foot 8 or 9 weight should do for most striper fishing. Tons of great options out there.

For the surf I fish the Beulah 11 foot surf rods and they rock out there. I like the 9/10 for the large flies I fish.

Best -Loren

[civicrr]

Both the Redington Link & GLoomis Pro4X are nice rods in 8wt if you're comfortable with rods just under $400. They do a commendable job of throwing the Rio OBS 8wt lines especially the intermediate & floating versions.

The NRX 4 piece is a very nice rod. If you're wanting to go long with heavy sinking lines, this is an excellent choice.