greys x-flite

[ryguyfi]

I was just surfing around and came across the Greys x-flite. I read up and it is discontinued for a new rod and there's some sweet deals out there for them. I'm looking for a dry fly rod and was checking out the 8'6" 4wt. Now even at this small wt rod it has a fighting butt and full wells grip. Not that it makes that much of a difference but basically looking for a rod to toss a nice accurate dry fly at under 50' with a medium action... will this fit the bill for me?

 

[ryguyfi]

Bueller, Bueller??

 

[Heritage-Angler]

ryguyfi wrote:
Bueller, Bueller??

It's his day off. :-D

 

[ryguyfi]

Apparently so. I guess no one has experience with this rod.

 

[ryguyfi]

Well in spite of no input I bought a 8'6" 4wt greys x-flite today for $111. Not too bad. I guess I'll be the first one to review this rod. From things I read online and in other forums it looks to be the medium action rod I've been looking for to toss some dries on. I'll report asap on my likings.

 

[Heritage-Angler]

Good shopping, Ryan. Looks like a heckuva deal.

 

[ryguyfi]

I am officially done buying gear for 2011 after this though.... well minus the LLBean waders, and possible vest... and... and... and...

 

[ryguyfi]

Just got my rod in today. It is light as a feather and has a nice feel to it for the 2 minutes I assembled it to test out the action. I've got my reel coming in any day now to test out. I'll give a full report after that.

unlike the pictures online, it does have a half wells grip and no fighting butt. I read a few places online and the picture shown pointed to a full wells, and fighting butt on a 4wt, but those were both false. It's got nice aesthetics and is half as heavy as my 9'5wt that I use on a regular basis. I'll put it through the ringer though. (and test my casting skills)

 

[gfen]

Boo to half-wells.

 

[ryguyfi]

Well I never gave a report on this rod so I figured I'd finally update it. This rod is nothing short of amazing for the price I paid. Light as a feather, casts great, nice action, good looking rod all around, and feels great in the hand. I have yet to catch a fish on it though..... lol. They are discontinued so if someone is looking for a light weight dry fly rod I would highly consider for a great price if you can find one.

 

[clydeman]

I also got a really good deal on the 8'6" 4wt and love the rod. Fit, finish and performance is very good.