new 4wt ?

[skiltonian]

I have a sage vps 7.5' 4wt and loomis IMX 9' 4wt, niether of which i'm really excited to fish with - thinking for x-mas its time for a new 4wt. looking for a rod around 8' and $300 preferrably under. The primary purpose for the rod will be to strip smaller streamers and would like something on the faster side and accurate. I'm thinking of a used sage XP or TXL but the coltons IM10 has my interest at $135 with shipping. So, whats everyone's favorite 4wt? what else should I consider (new or used)?

 

[Alpabuck]

9ft 4wt helio mid flex or supefine 7ft 4wt. In that price range tfo or clearwater would be hard to beat!

 

[crs5942]

I like Redington CPS/CPX rods. I do not have one, but my father bought one after my recommendation. Lightweight, fast, $300. I would buy it in person though. I have seen a few where the guides do not line up straight enough for my liking. I was told by a rod rep that this might be due to the drying process used on foreign made factory rods. (I will not buy a rod if the guides do not line up almost perfectly, OCD I guess.)

 

[jdaddy]

If you want a $300 new 8' 4wt look at the St Croix Legend Ultra 8' 4wt. I love that rod. Use it all the time.

 

[PACOFRANSICO]

I have a redington cps 7 1/2 ft. 4wt. it's a great fast action rod.

 

[WildTigerTrout]

Sage "Flight" series. Fast action and decent price.

 

[beeber2]

I like my TFO Pro. It's not fast but that's okay.

 

[David]

I've got an SLT 8'9", but it's a 3wt. Lemme know if interested in that.

 

[skiltonian]

thanks David, I have a 8.5' GL4 in a 3wt so i'm really looking for a 4wt . just want something to fish streamers but in a lower weight to feel the little fish. I'm leaning towards a 7'10" TXL and found one for under $300 with warranty card. maybe the next thing I'll want is a short 6 weight for bigger flies...hmmm maybe i'll build that this winter.

 

[SBecker]

Reddington Rs4 Love this rod.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?rlz=1C1RNPN_enUS385&q=Redington+Rs4&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=4231165862578020668&ei=FjL4TPqyN4O0lQfZq939Ag&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBYQ8wIwAA#

 

[Alpabuck]

The 9ft rs4 is a pretty sweet rod!

 

[SBecker]

One day i will upgrade to a Sage, But I love my Rs4 5/6 wt combo with the Rise reel for the Lehigh.

 

[jdaddy]

Why don't you two get a room? We get it. You don't hate each other any more. You kissed, fondled and made up. Move on!

 

[SBecker]

JDaddy your on crack

 

[BrandonMH]

Maybe it is because Alpa is free now, he can fish more so more laid back. Something I need to do reaaaal bad. Watching the snow fall and was thinking of trying the zebra midges I tied up, want to make some in 20 before I go out, maybe tomorrow, I have off.

 

[troutbumm]

I'm with Jdaddy on the St Croix legend Ultra. I really like the rod And it handles a larger fly than you'd think for a 4wt. The place I bought it had free shipping and threw in 10 dozen flies for $300.

 

[jdaddy]

Ya, I lucked out and got mine for a lot less than retail. I was suprised when I pulled it up yesterday and saw how much it was. I won a St Croix Legend ELITE and sold it on ebay, brand new, and only got $275 for it! Watch ebay for an Ultra. When I check completed auctions for the Ultra they were closing at around $150 when it was auction versus "but it now".