New Rod Suggestion

[mills]

Since we’re talking 9-5 replacements for the all around rod to use for PA creeks and rivers…. If one could get the Orvis 9-5 H4 in D or F OR get the Reacon which is I guess, more in the middle of those high end splits… what would anyone do, and why? Assume price is not a factor, just best all around 9ft 5wt.

 

[jeffroey]

Seems like the OP settled on his replacement but if you're looking for a 9' 5WT, look no further than the Redington Classic Trout 590-4

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Just sayin' you don't necessarily need to spend Winston/Sage/T&T money to find good value.

 

[scottywest6]

Hi everyone. I'm new here and introduced myself properly in another thread. Quick background, I've been fishing for about 15 or so years with a fly rod. My first "high end' rod, and the one I loved was a Sage FLi 9' 5wt. I spent a good deal of time back then at a local shop with their staff to find the rod that fit me and I was best as throwing.

Anyway, fast forward to three weeks ago and some deadbeat stole this rod, along with my vest, right off the tailgate of my truck as I was packing up my stuff at the end of the night. I had to take a leak and didn't want to just do it in the middle of the parking lot I was in, so I went "around the corner" in the lot, within earshot of the truck which wasn't much more tha 50 yards away. Came back and they cleaned me out of everything but my waders. It was that fast. There was no cars in lot at the time besides mine.

So, needless to say, i'm rod shopping at the moment. My preference is a fast rod as that was what my FLi was and what worked best for me. I haven't tested them yet, but the two I'm looking at is either the Orvis Recon or the Sage Foundation. I'm leaning toward the Orvis as their warrenty is excellent and having the shop nearby that takes very good care of its clients is nice. I've heard Sage's warrenty went to heck.

Thoughts? I'm open to other suggestions too. I'd like to stay in that 500-600 range at most. Thanks!

Here's an incredible rod. It's a Hardy Zephrus Ultralite (the 2019 model) it is an 8'9" 4 Weight 4 piece at a decent price considering it looks brand new:

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[scottywest6]

Here's another Hardy from their current line called the Aydon is brand new w/warranty, Free Shipping & comes with an $80 Fly Line credit plus it got a great review on Yellowstone Anglers latest 2025 5-Weight Shootout:

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[casey36]

Here's another Hardy from their current line called the Aydon is brand new w/warranty, Free Shipping & comes with an $80 Fly Line credit plus it got a great review on Yellowstone Anglers latest 2025 5-Weight Shootout:

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I have this rod, it is one of my favorites. Well worth a cast, I think you would like it.

 

[Billems]

For a great rod at a great price I'd suggest the Redington Classic Trout models.