{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Best Starter Rod Combos

Just joined this group.  All my fishing is out west, with no experience in the Potomac, but I plan to get some.

 

Orvis has really stepped up and now make some really quality rods.  Not too familiar with the Streamline, but the Clearwaters are good entry level coupled with a Battenkill reel.  I have to plug the Echo as well--really nice rods (I own one), I believe made by the guy from G. Loomis, but like Redington, they are made in Korea so cheaper.  Echo reels are a good buy too at less than 80 bucks.  Also agree with looking for good used stuff.

 

 

 

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 Pursuit

LLBean Streamlight

Orvis Streamline

ECHO Solo

Wildwater 7/8 Freshwater Starter

 

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

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