Saltwater fly rod and reel from Cabelas

[Murdoc]

I’m thinking about getting a Saltwater setup for South Jersey. I feel a 9 weight is probably the best weight for a good all around setup. I would be fishing for stripers out front in Cape May to Avalon most from hard structure; also weakfish and flounder in the inlet/bays. I would like to purchase the setup from Cabelas since I have some gift cards there. My budget is about $500. What would be the best rod and reel they offer for these situations? Any feedback is appreciated

 

[hunter1]

Hard to say, I'll check the Cabelas web site. You look on there too, and see what they have that fits your needs. Yes a 9 wt will do the job very good, The reel , you have to have something with a very good drag, it's different than fishing for trout. You will need backing, 20lb or 30lb, 20 lb should be fine. Then , a good fly line. I'll get back in awhile.

 

[hunter1]

Ok, Cabela's, Orvis clearwater 9' 9wt saltwater rod, reel, not much. the reddigton behemot 9/10 reel, cheap, great drag.Rod=on sale 299.99, reel 149.99.It depends on how mush you have in gift cards, I would look up Colton rods and reels. There better than what you will find at Cabelas. Heres what he has, Colton has a sale on now. Tradewinds 9'9wt saltwater rod, ,$189.00 Reel terrapin 7/9 $315.00. These are all made in the U.S.A. then you can use your gift cards for backing, line. Colton sell all this stuff to. Look them up and give them a call. I use his reels, there great. Good luck.

 

[falcon]

Look at Echo. Nice rods at a nice price point.

 

[Murdoc]

Thanks for the replies I did some research into Colton and seems like everyone has nice things to say about them. They’re not far from my parents house. I will probably give them a call this week. Hopefully I can get some time down South Jersey soon to break it in.

 

[hunter1]

Murdoc, You won't be sorry. The reels are fantastic. They win a lot of tournaments with the. I use his reels, I love them , smooth as silk, and great drags. I passed on a Tibor , To me it's juast as good. The price is great for what you get. I don't have the rods, I use an older Orvis silver label for saltwater, but I'm thinking of replacing it, I will get a Colton rod. Let me know how you make out.

 

[JohnPowers]

I have an im6 and imx in 9 or 10 and a battenkill with rio line. Used a few times. I’m down in Woodbury if you want to take them and try them out on approval your welcome to them. Use them a season and buy or return. IMHO it’s a PITA but then I have a friend who loves it on IBSP or sandy hook.