Fishing Forum

I wanted to give a review. I am a big fan of Allen Fly Fishing rods and reels (hooks too).
Although being made over seas, like many of the other companies out there, they are still under watch and made to the specs of the USA market.
I have several of the reels and the AST and Compass rods. The Compass rod is a very smooth medium action rod and priced perfect for that second/back up rod or for the beginner. But offers great feel and performance.

Saturday, I received the ICON. It is USA made right here in Heber, Utah.



Beautiful Silvery Green with dark Olive wraps and "Single Foot Guides"



Light weight, and excellent balance. I got the 10' four weight and it is so perfect with the Trout II reel.
A faster flex but just enough give in the tip that I found I was doing longer roll cast with little effort.
I have owned many high end rods and I find myself putting this in that class. All high end quality's for a price under $450.

If you can get a chance to cast one of these rods I think you will find it to be a pleasure and everything a fly rod should be.

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thanks for that FG i have heard good things about allen, maybe ill have to check one out and maybe ill like them more than my sage or orvis. [fishin]
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Got to pick one up but not cast it. It is a thing of beauty. Made me think of the Hardy Zenith rod.

Suz was looking at the Allen ATS rod but they didn't have a 5wt so she tried the Xa model (a step up) and she was sold. I'm sure if I suggested she try the Icon, we would have gone home with one.

We both really like our Allen Myth rods.
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The Xa is a fast rod. Would be good for streamers and wind. The AST is a definite Mid Flex. Two different feels, but maybe fast is what works for her. If so, the Icon would be a good choice, so would a Winston BIIx lol I like her[]
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Isn't the Myth fast action? That's the feel she likes and Allen's rod designer (Evan?) said the Xa would be the closest match. Suz is pretty strong, which is why I never mess with her.[]
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I just think the AST is a very soft action or medium flex, more so than the Compass even
But maybe this is what she likes. I always say cast the rod to see if it works for ya.
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