ryanpgh
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- Dec 22, 2010
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I'm in the market for a 10' 4wt nymphing rod. I like the advantages the extra foot has over my all around 9' 5wt for keeping line off the water and line mending. I've been told to get as light as I can find due to arm fatigue from high sticking all day. I'm trying to stay under $250.
So far, I've found an Aleka A8 weighing in at a very feathery 2.96oz for $175. I've never fished the brand, however they get nice reviews, all be it Chinese model.
The other rod I've considered is the Orvis Clearwater weighing in at 3.75oz. They get excellent reviews and Orvis customer care is hard to beat, all be it Orvis' base level rod.
Cabela's has their CZN (czech nymphing rod) on sale for $140. Its 3.4oz and gets great reviews as well. My concern with the Cabela's stuff is they are supposed to make a "big" announcement regarding the corporation and all signs point to them being bought out by Bass Pro Shops. Therefore, I would assume any type of warranty on any cabela's rods would be out the window, but i could be wrong.
Any of you guys throw a 10' 4wt? Thoughts or suggestions?
So far, I've found an Aleka A8 weighing in at a very feathery 2.96oz for $175. I've never fished the brand, however they get nice reviews, all be it Chinese model.
The other rod I've considered is the Orvis Clearwater weighing in at 3.75oz. They get excellent reviews and Orvis customer care is hard to beat, all be it Orvis' base level rod.
Cabela's has their CZN (czech nymphing rod) on sale for $140. Its 3.4oz and gets great reviews as well. My concern with the Cabela's stuff is they are supposed to make a "big" announcement regarding the corporation and all signs point to them being bought out by Bass Pro Shops. Therefore, I would assume any type of warranty on any cabela's rods would be out the window, but i could be wrong.
Any of you guys throw a 10' 4wt? Thoughts or suggestions?