03-13-2009, 09:42 PM
I had a Pflueger Rod. Not sure what model, but it was a 9' 5 weight. Now that was my first BOUGHT rod (I have several hand me downs) so it was a very long time ago.
While I will agree that you don't need a high end rod for catching fish, I have caught fish on a $10 bamboo pole from Walmart, there is a reason they are more expensive.
Better hardware, light which means less fatigue and easier to learn with, not to mention better tapers.
In the long run, if it is something you plan on doing often and for many years, I say go with the best you can afford and as mentioned WARRANTY!!!
As far as that Pflueger, sure it caught fish, but to be honest, it was like casting a CB radio antenna. If you don't know any better it will work, but I would recommend it to anyone, because it can turn you off of fly fishing, plain and simple.
I do appreciate and respect the high end gear, because there is NO cheap rod made, like them.
It is all about the flex and the rod taper. These things are created from allot of time and experimenting and by PEOPLE that are very knowledgeable on this. Then occasionally, the Chinese market tries to duplicate these TAPERS & FLEXES. Some get close. There is no comparison.
That is like a Mechanic using WALMART tools or SNAP-ON, there is a difference although they do the same thing.
REELS, for trout I firmly believe is only a place to store your line. I have had some big trout, but my reel has no drag and I still land them with ease. I even have the burned fingers from them running.
In closing, I say, don't waist your money on the rod, the reel....a possibility.
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While I will agree that you don't need a high end rod for catching fish, I have caught fish on a $10 bamboo pole from Walmart, there is a reason they are more expensive.
Better hardware, light which means less fatigue and easier to learn with, not to mention better tapers.
In the long run, if it is something you plan on doing often and for many years, I say go with the best you can afford and as mentioned WARRANTY!!!
As far as that Pflueger, sure it caught fish, but to be honest, it was like casting a CB radio antenna. If you don't know any better it will work, but I would recommend it to anyone, because it can turn you off of fly fishing, plain and simple.
I do appreciate and respect the high end gear, because there is NO cheap rod made, like them.
It is all about the flex and the rod taper. These things are created from allot of time and experimenting and by PEOPLE that are very knowledgeable on this. Then occasionally, the Chinese market tries to duplicate these TAPERS & FLEXES. Some get close. There is no comparison.
That is like a Mechanic using WALMART tools or SNAP-ON, there is a difference although they do the same thing.
REELS, for trout I firmly believe is only a place to store your line. I have had some big trout, but my reel has no drag and I still land them with ease. I even have the burned fingers from them running.
In closing, I say, don't waist your money on the rod, the reel....a possibility.
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