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Jimbo87
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- Mar 7, 2012
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Hey Guys,
I'm new to the site and the sport, and I'm in the phases of putting together a rod set up. I wasn't sure whether or not to put this in the beginner section, but since it is gear oriented I thought that it may have a place here.
In any event, I recently found an 6'6" 4/5 Eagle Claw Featherlight rod for $25 for sale, after some research, I found it goes for roughly $35 new. This sport is not something I am taking a whimsical pass at, I have been fishing for a while and thoroughly enjoy it. I just recently decided I would probably enjoy the additional challenge of fly fishing.
The question is this: Is this rod a decent cost effective approach to start so I can use my other funds to get a decent reel, line, array of flies etc? Or am I just wasting my time with this rod?
Ideally, I'm looking for a rod that would be an investment, something that I can use for a decent length of time that as I learn and get better, the rod will still be enjoyable and not a hindrance. I'd much rather have it be frustrating up front and then reap the benefits of a decent rod at a decent price later, than waste $25 dollars now that could have been put towards a rod with a bit more longevity. Budget for whole set up is approx $200, rod, reel, line, flies.
Long winded first post....if you made it through that, thank you!
I'm new to the site and the sport, and I'm in the phases of putting together a rod set up. I wasn't sure whether or not to put this in the beginner section, but since it is gear oriented I thought that it may have a place here.
In any event, I recently found an 6'6" 4/5 Eagle Claw Featherlight rod for $25 for sale, after some research, I found it goes for roughly $35 new. This sport is not something I am taking a whimsical pass at, I have been fishing for a while and thoroughly enjoy it. I just recently decided I would probably enjoy the additional challenge of fly fishing.
The question is this: Is this rod a decent cost effective approach to start so I can use my other funds to get a decent reel, line, array of flies etc? Or am I just wasting my time with this rod?
Ideally, I'm looking for a rod that would be an investment, something that I can use for a decent length of time that as I learn and get better, the rod will still be enjoyable and not a hindrance. I'd much rather have it be frustrating up front and then reap the benefits of a decent rod at a decent price later, than waste $25 dollars now that could have been put towards a rod with a bit more longevity. Budget for whole set up is approx $200, rod, reel, line, flies.
Long winded first post....if you made it through that, thank you!