09-27-2007, 02:55 PM
[black][size 3]I can only offer my opinion on your desire to upgrade.[/size][/black]
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[size 3]I think that buying a fly rod is like buying a car, not any particular car/rod is ideal for everyone.[/size]
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[size 3]I suggest that you try as many rods as you can. We all cast with a different style and timing, and use them for different purposes.[/size]
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[size 3]Considering that a 9 foot 5 wt. is the average rod, go from there. The size of the water you normally fish will be a component to consider.[/size]
[size 3]You like to fish streamers and nymphs, and normally I think a little stiffer rod would be best. [/size]
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[size 3]Probably the most difficult rod/angler combination to determine is one used for the delicate presentation of the dry fly. As far as brand goes, there are so many good rods on the market now, that it's hard to go wrong. I have heard that Echo is producing a good rod within your price range. This is a fairly new company, but with good design and production methods. They have a website and their most popular rod comes with two tips, one for distance, and one for presentation.[/size]
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[size 3]There are several $700.00 rods out there, but in my opinion, it isn't necessary to pay that kind of money for a good rod.[/size]
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[size 3]What is wrong with your TFO, or what don't you like about it and why?[/size]
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[size 3]I think that buying a fly rod is like buying a car, not any particular car/rod is ideal for everyone.[/size]
[size 3][/size]
[size 3]I suggest that you try as many rods as you can. We all cast with a different style and timing, and use them for different purposes.[/size]
[size 3][/size]
[size 3]Considering that a 9 foot 5 wt. is the average rod, go from there. The size of the water you normally fish will be a component to consider.[/size]
[size 3]You like to fish streamers and nymphs, and normally I think a little stiffer rod would be best. [/size]
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[size 3]Probably the most difficult rod/angler combination to determine is one used for the delicate presentation of the dry fly. As far as brand goes, there are so many good rods on the market now, that it's hard to go wrong. I have heard that Echo is producing a good rod within your price range. This is a fairly new company, but with good design and production methods. They have a website and their most popular rod comes with two tips, one for distance, and one for presentation.[/size]
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[size 3]There are several $700.00 rods out there, but in my opinion, it isn't necessary to pay that kind of money for a good rod.[/size]
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[size 3]What is wrong with your TFO, or what don't you like about it and why?[/size]
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