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Looking to buy a half decent fly rod and after info on something pretty good around 9 weight and $200-possibly $400. Bit of a follow up on Brett's post- Innovator was mentioned-any more info good or bad on these rods. Also what is better to look for eg 2 piece,3 piece and I'd imagine I'd need something with a fast taper. Is this right? Any probs to look for with second handies.
Cheers Luke
Scott_Mitchell
01-03-2002, 08:06 AM
:) We have seen the quality of fly rods improve each season for less money - and you can expect to buy quite a good rod with in your current budget.
The Innovator Matrix rods are excellent value at around $370.00 for a three piece , with a five year unconditional warrenty. The new Loop Black line rods are also worth a look - with a 9'3"ft 8/9 wht 3 pc coming in at around $495.00 with an unconditional lifetime warrenty as well.
Let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
Regards Scotto
Fitzy
03-03-2002, 07:04 PM
Hi Luke,
You can check out the Strudwick line of Flyrods at http://www.ausfish.com.au/strudwick/
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Cheers,
Fitzy..
Thanks guys,
ended up getting an Innovator Distance 9# 2 piece combo. If it lasts me 5 years that should be ok.
Cheers Luke
Jack_Lives_Here
06-03-2002, 08:07 AM
Hey Luke,
Be keen to get some feedback when you've had a chance to give it a work out. Looking at one of those myself.
Jack
Gday Jack,
Well I had a chat to some of the other fly guys and got pointed in this direction-the reason being I wanted a reasonable quality rod at a reasonable price. I didn't get a Loomis or a Struddy-can't afford one so I doubt the same quality is there- but I can just about get a whole fly line out now bar 10-15 ft after about 45mins practice and I couldn't even get half a line out on my old Gillies Carina. Shouldn't be long and I'll have some of the backing out so thats good . I'll be happy to play with it for a while and if I get real serious only then I'll spend the serious money. Happy with the feel of it so far. ;D
Cheers Luke
Fitzy
06-03-2002, 09:31 AM
Hi Luke,
Was that in the park/yard or on the water with a fly on the end?
Maybe the Gillies and the line you had on it were mismatched. ???
Cheers,
Fitz
Yeh Fitz,
not knowing enough about it but the problem with the Gillies was I could get a lot more line out without a fly. Trying to stop it on the forward cast and I reckon the rod just kept going from the butt end. Felt real sloppy and too much load with a fly on. No fly or a bread fly no problem. Mismatch could be right. I don't know? ??? Gillies was about 7# 2 piece-line intermediate-don't know what brand but dare say it was cheap as it was a combo pack.
Cheers Luke
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