03-24-2009, 11:59 PM
Ugly sticks are OK and way tough. They are too clunky for finesse fishing IMHO.
I have a 7' medium action Ugly Stick spinning rod. I use it for crank baits, spinner baits in or near the weeds and sometimes for bobber fishing for Steelhead.
Bang for the buck? I like Cabela's IM6 & IM7 spinning & casting rods. They are nice rods, sensitive, decent looking & very reasonably priced way under $100.00. Some are under $50.00 and are great rods They have higher modulus graphite than that if that is what you are into for around the $100.00 mark.
Bank for the buck fly rods? That opens a HUGE can of worms. (Or flies as it may be) That said I like Cabelas LST and the new L-Tech looks promising. The L-Tech is the lightest rod made right now with the 2 piece 9' 5 wt weighing in at 2.6 ounces. It is about $225.00
I have not personally casted it but my brother who works at Cabela's has & he says it is really something. He owned a fly shop for 15 years & has casted & owned practically every premium rod made and I respect his opinion.
Plus if you have a problem and live near a Cabela's store like I do you can just take in in & they will give you another.
Another great rod for a great price is Temple Fork Outfitters. I know a lot of folks have bought these for back up rods only to have them become thier go-to rod. I have a Temple Fork TiCR in a 9' 5wt and find it hard to tell the differance between it & the Loomis GLX I owned.
Are the $600.00 rods better? Yes they are but not that much IMHO and only a seasoned, skilled fly caster can tell the differance.
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I have a 7' medium action Ugly Stick spinning rod. I use it for crank baits, spinner baits in or near the weeds and sometimes for bobber fishing for Steelhead.
Bang for the buck? I like Cabela's IM6 & IM7 spinning & casting rods. They are nice rods, sensitive, decent looking & very reasonably priced way under $100.00. Some are under $50.00 and are great rods They have higher modulus graphite than that if that is what you are into for around the $100.00 mark.
Bank for the buck fly rods? That opens a HUGE can of worms. (Or flies as it may be) That said I like Cabelas LST and the new L-Tech looks promising. The L-Tech is the lightest rod made right now with the 2 piece 9' 5 wt weighing in at 2.6 ounces. It is about $225.00
I have not personally casted it but my brother who works at Cabela's has & he says it is really something. He owned a fly shop for 15 years & has casted & owned practically every premium rod made and I respect his opinion.
Plus if you have a problem and live near a Cabela's store like I do you can just take in in & they will give you another.
Another great rod for a great price is Temple Fork Outfitters. I know a lot of folks have bought these for back up rods only to have them become thier go-to rod. I have a Temple Fork TiCR in a 9' 5wt and find it hard to tell the differance between it & the Loomis GLX I owned.
Are the $600.00 rods better? Yes they are but not that much IMHO and only a seasoned, skilled fly caster can tell the differance.
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