looking for a new 6-weight

[sniperfreak223]

I'm looking to add another 6-weight to the quiver, as a lighter-duty, small stream smallmouth rod, primarily, and I'm looking for some recommendations. What I'm looking for specifically:

-8'- 9' in length (I have a 9'6" for bigger waters)

-Fast action preferred

-Fighting butt

-well-respected brand name

-preferably in the $275 and less price range

 

[Big-Bass]

I am looking for the same thing. I am currently looking at a Cabela's LSI 906-4FB. They are on sale for like $110. You might be able to get a closeout Scott S4 for a little over your budget too.

 

[pro4mance]

check out the Shadow rods, I have the Warrior in 7 wt love it

 

[boychick]

Redington predator it is fast action, comes with lifetime warranty, has a fighting butt, and its $250. I've been looking to pick one up myself.

 

[sniperfreak223]

^yeah, right now the TFO Bob Clouser 6-weight and the Redington Predator 6-weight are at the top of my list...just having a hard time choosing.

 

[kpitts32]

pro4mance wrote:
check out the Shadow rods, I have the Warrior in 7 wt love it

Second that. Only a matter of time before people realize the value in these rods. Very pleased with my 7wt as well. Lighter than my two 6wts strong as an ox.

 

[riz]

The TFO BVK would fit your demants well also. I have the 5 wt and use it out west. It handled 20+ in trout on double nymph/indicator rigs with ease.

 

[BruceC2C]

ADD THIS TO THE MIX..

Greys GRXi+ Fly Rod - 4 Piece

.jst got their 3wt..
.good reviews frm Yellow Stone Angler 5wt shootout

http://www.yellowstoneangler.com/gear-review/2013-5-weight-shootout-g-loomis-nrx-lp-loop-optistream-hardy-zenith-hardy-artisan-tom-morgan-sage-circa-orvis-helios-2-greys-xf2

 

[krayfish]

The redington predator is a board. Silly fast and you'll need to overline it (like tfo axiom). I've been looking for 6 wt in those models for a 7 wt sink tip and meat chucking from a boat. The tfo tcir may be a tad slower. There's also the redington link on closeout. I haven't cast it but it replaced the cpx and was to be more user friendly due to a slightly softer tip than the cpx.

You can pick up a link and a line for $225-$250.

 

[behrendprof1]

Might give a thought to the Redington Classic Trout. I just picked one up (on sale at Cabelas for $75) as an experiment with a medium action rod. Gets good reviews. Wish I knew from direct experience but it is not an expensive gamble.