02-11-2015, 02:38 PM
I am in the market for a bargain 4 wt. I LOVE my TFO BVK 5 wt but I feel like it's a little heavy handed for delicate dry presentation. Plus I am toying with the idea of packing two rods on some of my outings. One rigged for streamers and heavy nymph rigs and the other for drys. I already have a 4 wt reel and line so I am just in the market for an inexpensive but quality rod. Here is what I have found:
Echo solo 8'6" 3 piece for $70
Cabelas TLR 9' 4 piece for $98
Ross Essence FS 8'6" 4 piece for $67.50
Ross Essence FC 8'6" 4 piece for $90
Allen Compass 8'6" 4 piece for $99
Rise Fishing Co. 9' 4 piece for $100
I know that the Allen has great reviews on this site. My buddy has a Cabelas rod that I fished last summer and liked pretty well. My Dad has a Ross FC and loves it. Anyone have any strong persuasions or warnings about these rods? Or maybe some others that I haven't found?
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Echo solo 8'6" 3 piece for $70
Cabelas TLR 9' 4 piece for $98
Ross Essence FS 8'6" 4 piece for $67.50
Ross Essence FC 8'6" 4 piece for $90
Allen Compass 8'6" 4 piece for $99
Rise Fishing Co. 9' 4 piece for $100
I know that the Allen has great reviews on this site. My buddy has a Cabelas rod that I fished last summer and liked pretty well. My Dad has a Ross FC and loves it. Anyone have any strong persuasions or warnings about these rods? Or maybe some others that I haven't found?
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