Good Fly rod for warmwater and salwater fly fishing for around $300.

[willdeb]

Hello I have been searching for fly rods around the web and I can't figure out a good fly rod for for larger freshwater/ warmwater fish and small to medium sized saltwater fish.

 

[Millsertime]

tfo bvk

 

[krayfish2]

TFO Axiom.

 

[Fishidiot]

willdeb wrote:
Hello I have been searching for fly rods around the web and I can't figure out a good fly rod for for larger freshwater/ warmwater fish and small to medium sized saltwater fish.

I'd recommend a 9' for an 8WT.

If you think it might see more duty in the salt you may want to go with a 9WT. However, if is mainly going to be used for freshwater bass fishing on rivers, I'd stick with the 8WT.

 

[Fredrick]

Millsertime wrote:
tfo bvk

+1^

 

[wgmiller]

I've been very happy with my Cabela's LSi, 9' 8wt... It throws the heavier flies nicely. Realistically, you could have an entire WW setup for under $300...

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-LSi-Fly-Rods/1089200.uts?WT.tsrc=CRR&WT.mc_id=crrdtfd

 

[afishinado]

willdeb wrote:
Hello I have been searching for fly rods around the web and I can't figure out a good fly rod for for larger freshwater/ warmwater fish and small to medium sized saltwater fish.

I also would suggest a 9' 8wt.

There are many rods out there and web is really the worst place to shop for a fly rod. I suggest you get out there and try casting some rods before you buy. Nearly every FFer is different and the only way to find a rod you really like is to actually hold it in your hand and cast it.

I know, it's a bother, but I'm guessing you really don't have a lot of money to waste. Finding a rod that works well for you the first time actually saves money (you won't end up selling it for a loss on some website because you really don't like it).

Or, if you keep it, you will be stuck with a rod that really doesn't work well for you and add to your enjoyment of the sport and sooner or later you will be in the market for another rod.

Finally, a rod that does what you need it to do will add to your ability to fish well and progress with your skills.

 

[elonDO]

I would seriously consider the Aleka A6 8wt. Bought this at Lancaster fishing show as a spare rod for a bonefishing trip & turned into my everyday rod. Very affordable and performs great!

 

[jabink84]

TFO axiom or the newer TFO mangrove. The mangrove feels identical to the bvk, but with the added TiCr coating.

 

[crs2006]

Redington Predator. I've had the short 8 for 3 years and its still well used even though I have much more expensive rods in that weight class.

Been very happy with it. Its my go to wading streamer rod for trout too.

For simple versatility though if I were you I'd get a 9 footer. A 7'10" would be no fun in the surf.