Most bang for my buck!!!

[ineedsfish]

Hello all. I just wanted some input on this I have $350.00 to spend should I go with a 9' 5wt St Croix Imperial rod and a Lamson Konic reel. Two items for the money or just get a 9' 5wt Sage Flight rod one item for the money. just want to know what you guy think. Thanks

 

[albatross]

Big closeout sale at Orvis right now. You can get a $500 rod for $295. Link

 

[Phish_On]

Spend the money on the rod. Get a little cheaper reel. Just my .02$

 

[kbobb]

What are you gonna use the rod and reel for?
If it's for regular PA trout then less on the reel. If it's for steelhead and other big fish then a bit better reel (like the konic)might be worth it.

 

[beerbyrnes]

good rod and a used reel

 

[SBecker]

+7

 

[CathyG]

good rod and line, cheap reel


BTW, Fly Shop Closeouts has some nice deals right now. The 5 wt Imperial is $140 but its only the 8.5'

 

[ineedsfish]

Iam going to use this set up out west in Montana.

 

[Heritage-Angler]

Winston Passport 9' 5wt, Konic 1.5 . The Passport is $200. The list of rods that cast better than the Passport is very short - at any price.