I started out with a Redington Crosswater 8wt and a Sage 1880 reel - still have them but am swinging the original Helios. I chose my starting rig by reading the annual gear reviews and seeing what more knowledgeable people were saying about all the rods. In the Redington Crosswater case, they said they were floored that an entry level rod performed as well as it did. The cork quality wasn't nearly as good as my Helios, but that rod has still never let me down (and I have broken others).
A great rod make a tremendous difference - and getting last year's models helps keep the wallet damage to a minimum (I try not to pay full retail - coupons, sales, and even gently used are all ways to get a better rod for not much more than a new lower end rod).
On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 5:47:17 PM UTC-4, Steve wrote:
-- On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 5:47:17 PM UTC-4, Steve wrote:
Hello! New to the group here.I'm looking at getting into the sport this year but don't want to break the bank to do so, at least initially. Does anyone have recommendations on any of these combos or are there other options out there? Is it worth spending more for a first rod or should I wait a year or so? These are all 9' 8wt 4pc.and range $125-$240.Redington PursuitLLBean StreamlightOrvis StreamlineECHO SoloWildwater 7/8 Freshwater StarterAny advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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