Fun to cast at mid-distance. One rod simply cannot suit all these purposes perfectly well, in our experience. I dont think people voting at IFTD ever cast this rod. Ive been in the fly-fishing business now for over fifty years, as a guide, fly shop manager and finally owner. The Winston Alpha + proved to be too heavy and too stiff to be a good 5-weight. I think the medium-fast action and softer tip are just about perfect. Platelets are like building blocks that are microscopic in size. Using the charts you can examine each rod and see how stiff it is compared to other rods and how much the tip bends. Plus, it has the power to throw tight loops at distance with ease. My son James is also a dedicated fly fisherman and has developed into a great caster and a person who I can trust in judging a rods performance. There are no other rods in our Shootout that are as smooth, dampen as quickly, or track as well as the NRX+ rods. These Galvan reels also have a wider range of drag adjustment than other reels, making it easy to fine-tune the drag adjustment, which is important when you are using light tippets like 6X and 7X. Nearly all the top rods today are using extremely good quality cork in their grips. We kept the best rod in each category, high priced, medium priced, and inexpensive category, handy for comparison. The idea here is to measure the swing weight at the middle of where your palm is likely to sit on the grip. Shipping isfrom their US warehouse, usually takes 2 weeks. But will they make you a better angler? 6d 14h left (Tue, 08:24 AM) or Best Offer +$24.55 shipping Sponsored Results matching fewer words Scott Centric 10' 4wt Brand New $945.00 Buy It Now Free 4 day shipping Sponsored Scott Centric 9' 5wt Brand New $945.00 Buy It Now A single stripping guide is used, slightly smaller than most and extremely light, using a titanium frame with a very thin wall SIC ring. The Expeditor service for the NRX+ or NRX+ LP rods is $100, while the IMX Pro rods are $85.00. Scott has made many outstanding 6-wt saltwater rods over the years . Winston tells us that the Air combines their Super Silica resin system with high modulus boron in the butt to reduce weight but as youll see in the Objective Observations chart, the Air was one of the heaviest presentation rods in both overall weight and swing weight. The presentations are light and delicate. Im having trouble getting good tight loops and the accuracy was not nearly as good as with the best rods. On nice days when had little wind, we did the casting outside on our lawn here at the shop. On the new NRX+ LP, Steve applied what G. Loomis calls Multi-Taper Design, a manufacturing process that removes material from areas where a rod is least likely to break, and adds material to prevent breakage where its most likely to happen. fast action all water. I have given you my choices for the best Presentation 5-weight Rod and the best Power 5-weight Rod, but at the end of the day I know that anglers want an answer as to what are my choices would be for the best all-around 5-weight rods. I also like the handle design it tapers outward, allowing you to quickly get and maintain a solid grip. Scott Radian 9' 5wt for sale. On the other hand, the Winston AIR at $975.00 and the Winston Alpha+ at $935.00 both placed close to the bottom in both the Overall and Performance Only standings. Tracks well, and is giving me nice tight loops and good accuracy. Having multiple outfits set up allows us to do this easily. On my own 5-weight rods, Im normally using a 12-foot leader, with tippets from 4x to 6x, fishing dry flies. When I grab a 5-weight rod Im using it primarily to fish smaller dry flies, but I also want a rod that does everything well. The gray anodized double up-locking skeleton reel seat uses nylon washers on the rings that give a very secure lock up. Overall it is a lot softer than the Avantt and its slower action hurt its performance, especially at long range. HardyLifetime warranty to original owner. Winston added a 2'' fighting cork to reduce arm fatigue. As part of the Expeditor policy, Loomis includes a FedEx call tag with your new rod so that you dont have to spend any money to send the broken rod back. Nymph rigs and streamers asideScott hit an absolute home run when fishing the Radian with dry flies. As in the past, we are using our own Brecknell official postage scale to calculate these weights. 4. Definitely one of the best Presentation Rods at long range, and even better for me than the Helios 3D! Like the Radian, the craftsmanship is top notch and what we have come to expect from Scott. $75 handling fee. Interestingly, it was one of the lightest of all the presentation rods in overall weight, but the heaviest in the more important swing weight category. In our last 4-Weight Shootout, the Shadow placed 4th overall, but this 5-weight is not quite as solid in performance. As in our past Shootouts, it is crucial to make an effort to eliminate any variables that will have an effect on the scores at the different distances. A stiffer butt and mid section would have helped. The Radian has performed very well in our 5-weight Shootouts, and this 6-weight is no exception. I could get the distance easily enough but with very little accuracy. As in our last 5-weight Shootout, we have decided to use the Galvan T-5, a wonderful light reel with a very smooth and highly adjustable drag. But is that high priced rod really $300-$700 better? I picked up a Scott Radian 10' 5WT expecting to fish Colorado run-off last June. Fishing broad water with sinking lines comes naturally to the Centric 1006-4. Nice and light in hand but Im not able to get as much feel or accuracy as with the Zephrus. Look at the deflection board and youll see that this is one of the softest rods in our Shootout, but the tip is much slower than the SKY G or LP+. item 1 Scott G series 9ft 5wt 4 piece fly rod Scott G series 9ft 5wt 4 piece fly rod. Usually takes 2-4 weeks. $25 handling fee. $475 Shop Scott Flex Rods Now. I just could not get the nice tight loops and better accuracy I was getting with the top 5 Presentation Rods. A small hook keeper is used. They use a stack of high quality cork rings but Im seeing a little more filler than I found on the similar grips on the G. Loomis and Scott rods. Rather than use a fly, we use a fluorescent orange yarn indicator, trimmed so that it gives us about the same wind resistance as a medium sized dry fly. Accuracy was just Ok, while the top seven rods were better. Anglers use 5-weight fly rods not just for trout, but also for bass, bluegills, perch, whitefish, carp and even catfish! The increased dampening and recovery also result in superior accuracy, which immediately impressed me when casting and comparing the SKY G to the other top 5-weight rods. Casting accuracy is one of the biggest factors we use in rating these rods, and at short distances accuracy and feel are critical components in obtaining the top scores. Usually takes 2-3 weeks. Im getting nicely formed loops and pretty good accuracy that is not far off the better rods. Better than the Scott G and Winston Air. The Craftsmanship is superb and the wraps and coatings over the wraps are as good as Ive ever seen on any rods. They also need to have enough backbone to launch small streamers, often using a sink tip line. item 2 Deerfield Graphite Fly Fishing Rod. Graphite and Fiberglass Rods for Sale. Rods with softer tips help you reduce break-offs like these. 4 pc. The Scott 9ft. Price is always a major factor when buying a rod, but, and as you will see in this Shootout; the best rod in both categories was not the most expensive. Then I started hearing very good things about the Sage X 586 and it started me thinking that I might be able to have the best of both worlds, a 5wt (8'6") with a light swing weight like the 486. The best 5-weight rods need to have excellent loop control and the ability to throw very tight loops, especially if you have some wind to contend with. The Power 5-weights need to have the butt and mid-section power to launch larger and more wind resistant dries like hoppers or Chubby Chernobyl style stonefly patterns. 6. When used for trout fishing, 5-weights are wonderful rods for fishing dry flies but are also great rods for fishing nymphs and small streamers. This is an absolutely gorgeous rod, and along with the T&T rods, the Winston rods get a perfect score for craftsmanship. In the past we have traced the outline of the rod with different colored Sharpies, but this year we just took a photo of each rod and then used different colors in Adobe Illustrator to trace the curve. Weve gotten to know the Zephrus well over the past few years and it has consistently been a great performing rod, winning our 2019 4-weight Shootout, and placing 3rd in our last 5-weight Shootout. Some of our comments are going to be negative, but you wont find our reviews like ours in any of the fly-fishing magazines. Improvements over the old NRX are the result of advancements in both materials and the production process. The rings are easy to grip and lock up securely. The SKY G is an attractive rod, finished in a dark gray color, with black wraps. The best rods will load well and produce consistently tight loops at long range. These Amplitude lines utilize SAs AST Plus slickness additive for superior shooting ability and increased durability. The best rods will throw very tight loops at this range with consistent accuracy, and will feel totally solid with the line tracking precisely. 8'9'' 3 wt. One large sized titanium SIC stripping guide is used, followed with the best flexible nickel/titanium snake guides. Just keep in mind that we have found that all these measurements must be made the same day with the same room temperature. We look at many things to determine craftsmanship What types of guides are used? The Hardy Shadow is our pick for the best mid-priced rod at $359.95. 5-weight fly rods have become the single quiver rod for many freshwater anglers. Also, by having 8-10 rods set up, 2-3 testers can simultaneously do the casting in the same positions. Scott introduced a new concept in fly rods in 1975, a 9 foot rod for a 4 line that opened the eyes of anglers around the world. Only at long range did we find it lacking in power compared to the Meridian. Fast action. For Helios 3, new Recon (2020) and the new Clearwater rods, Orvis has introduced a new section replacement program with a 5-business day turnaround. A $50 handling fee includes $35 per broken section plus a $15 shipping fee inside the continental US. Rods are repaired, not replaced. The softer tip is giving me good accuracy and feel. How well are the guides wrapped and how nice are the coatings? One thing we have tried to do with our Shootouts over the years is to cut through the massive amount of marketing BS we see coming from the manufacturers, and give you our honest opinions about their products. These are light but have proven to be extremely reliable and never break. The wraps are a complementary dark green to match the blank and the epoxy coatings are very nicely done. is magic with a dry fly. $750.00. When I first cast the new SKY G, I was amazed at how light and responsive the new Sky G was compared to the older version. Mid-range is the H3Fs best distance and here it is wonderful. The same is pretty much true of the power rods, where three rods scored 19.5 or better at 25 feet. You are familiar this term if you play golf. 4 pc. We think that the best guides above the stripping guide are the flexible nickel/titanium single foot and snake guides, but these are much more expensive than the heaver, hard chrome versions. Usually takes 4-8 weeks. The SKY G was far better in both feel and accuracy. The blank is finished in a deep ruby metallic red. The epoxy coatings are excellent. The reel seat uses a wide single up-locking ring and a very fancy birds eye maple burl for the insert. These hold up longer, even with hard usage. With the inexpensive warranties that most manufacturers now offer, you are going to use your new rod for many years, which makes it easier to justify buying one of the more expensive rods. You call in and they charge your credit card $100 but you get a brand new rod in 3-4 days. A fancy burled wood insert is used. The Fenwick Fenlite Streamflex is our pick for the best mid-priced rod. He didnt want to get more specific and give away their secrets, but these changes allow Douglas to build the new SKY G with less material, resulting in a much lighter and stronger rod. There are several types of stripping guides, but the best seem to be the titanium frame, SIC style guides. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. Nearly as good as the LP+ and SKY G. A very pleasant rod to cast, giving me smooth tight loops and excellent accuracy. Some categories, like price, overall weight and swing weight are objective, while the other categories are subjective and represent our opinions. Rodis repaired, or sections replaced. Turns out, it was one of the lowest snowpack's in Colorado history last season and rivers were flowing well below normal. Rods are repaired or sections replaced. The Centric is a normalizer for the Scott company, a versatile freshwater rod designed to cover the full range of fast action rod applications: big water, wind, large or multiple flies and wind-resistant streamers, all with exquisite casting feel and the all-around fishability of a rod that anglers will reach for without caveat. This is too much fly rod for my trout fishing, but stillwater anglers will find a rod of incredible capability. Since the GL8 resin is more uniform, it penetrates the fibers more effectively so you dont have to use as much. Of these Korean built rods, the Douglas rods, the Taylor rods, the Beulah rods, the Echo rods, and the TFO rods are all designed here in the US. The only gripe I have is with the epoxy coatings over the wraps, which are a little heavy. 5-weight fly rods are the most popular and versatile of all fly rods for freshwater anglers. St. Croix Lifetime warranty to original owner, $85 handling fee for accidental breaks. Pick any rod here that we rated a 9.2 or better and you have a real winner! Fast and Fee. The swing weight of the rod is the weight you feel out ahead of your hand, holding the rod horizontally. Where the big difference comes in is how much the rods flex in the tip. The Paradigm is finished in a flat dark blue color, like the Avantt. At long range, things are starting to fall apart. Additionally, it will cost you around $15 to ship your rod in for repair or have your local dealer do it for you. 5-Weight Power Rods that have the strength to cast more wind resistant dries, and also chuck nymphs with indicators, and even small streamers with ease. In making these deflection charts, we first put up some white butcher paper on the wall. This new Platinum G2 is a huge improvement over the old Platinum far lighter and with a faster action that seems just right. The G. Loomis NRX LP 9#5 has had a stranglehold on first place in our past three 5-weight Shootouts, but now this rod is gone, replaced with the NRX+ LP, a totally new rod with new materials and a new design that has proven to be outstanding. Now youll be able to launch a medium sized streamer seventy-five feet with ease. Please note that the larger charts below for both the presentation and power rods are Georges scores only. Our answer is almost always YES! Most rods rated 9.5 had a $50 fee. Also,you shouldnt have to double-haul at 45 feet to get the rod to perform. There is only one wide up-locking ring, with a nylon ring on the upper side, but it seems to lock up securely enough. This new rod from G. Loomis was delightful to cast at all distances. The only good way to find out was to do another comprehensive comparison our 2020 5-weight Shootout. 5wt. $219.50 3 bids $26.45 shipping 3d 15h Scott Meridian fly rod 9' 6wt. The Radian 9' 5wt had a total weight of 2.93 ounces and a swing weight of 60.2 gm2. As in the past, we again use the Scientific Anglers Amplitude lines in WF-5-F. For the lighter and more flexible presentation rods, we picked the Amplitude Trout line, which is a standard sized line that handles better with the lighter rods. Once the grip of the rod is placed precisely on the foam pellet, with the rod in a horizontal position, we apply pressure, by pressing down with a fingernail to the very end of the reel seat. This is a wonderful rod fishing dry flies at shorter distances. The Paradigm is a brand new rod from T&T. At long range the Zephrus is a lot better. The good-looking reel seat is silver anodized single up-lock design with a nylon locking ring that provided a secure lock-up. As far as the cosmetics are concerned, Im not a fan of all the white they use on the butt section, but that has become a trademark by now and on the rod rack, the Helios 3 rods jump right out at you. Unfortunately, Mother Nature rarely cooperates in that respect. Rods with a light swing weight are delightful and effortless to cast. Surprisingly, this is often true. Until now, you've had to choose between a rod with power and line speed, or a rod with touch and feel. To make it easier to examine each rod we have used different colors with a chart below each deflection board. Freshwater. 2. Scott Radian vs Scott Centric Comparison "We hear the Radian has been replaced, . This is a result of Beulahs use of the most advanced graphite materials combined with their new Graphene resin. All of us were excited to see the new G. Loomis NRX+ trout rods; especially since their outstanding predecessor the NRX LP won top spot in our last three consecutive 5-weight Shootouts. Orvis 25 year no fault warranty to original owner. When I first started casting this rod I was sure it would be close to the top of the presentation rods but it was simply not as accurate as the SKY G or NRX+ LP in close and seemed to run out of gas at long range. Im not getting quite as much feel as with the SKY G though. Reel seats should lock up easily and hold firmly, without having any tendency to come loose. 5wt fly rods are (by far) the most popular rod model in contemporary fly fishing. After doing a lot of casting on several different days, we were almost always in general agreement on which were the top 4-6 rods in both the Presentation and Power categories. We got the idea for this category years ago from the Car and Driver automobile Shootouts. Fly selection is far less important. It is also important to keep the same tippet length, as well as the same size small yarn indicator we use on the end for visibility. The handle is a comfortable half wells and the diameter is just right. I loved how well I could cast short distances off the tip of the rod and the superb accuracy it delivered. Protective rod case. St. Croix Legend Elite. Orvis Recon 10ft 4wt - This is the fastest action on the mid-priced rod. Minturn Anglers is Colorado's premier outfitter for all your fly fishing needs. Some people might consider high priced rods status symbols. 5. Rods are repaired, not replaced. 4. We gave perfect scores of 10 to the R.L Winston rods, the Thomas and Thomas rods and the Loomis Asquith. The amazing new Douglas Sky G wins in both Overall and Performance Only categories! I just picked up a 9'5wt and these were the 2 rods I was between as well.I went w/ the Scott Radian. To see perfection of both wraps and coatings, take a look at the Thomas and Thomas rods they are stunning, but require multiple coats, very carefully applied. 5. Wave. At 25 feet it was very accurate, but I didnt have quite the feel I experienced with the SKY G. The NRX + LP is a good looking rod, finished in a deep olive brown with darker olive brown wraps, trimmed inlight grayon the butt. A slightly softer tip would help in close. $35 handling fee. A brown composite wood insert is used that complements the guide wrap color. The S4 rods are very light in the hand, which makes casting all day a pleasure. Scott Radian Since the introduction of the STS Series in 1995, Scott has offered two action classes of freshwater fly rods, medium and fast. The Meridian 906-4 feels even lighter and more crisp than its larger relatives. Another thing that sets the Winston rods apart from others is their use of nickel silver in the reel seat, cork and winding checks. You can really feel what is going on with the end of the rod. Sage Lifetime warranty to original owner. Rods are repaired, not replaced, except for broken sections. The lack of butt and mid-section power hurt a lot at long range. The cork handle is a cigar style grip with very little swell and feels good in my hand. Still pretty good and better than all the rest of the presentation rods. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, Scott Radian 9'0" 5wt 4pc Fly Rod Closeout, item 1 Redington Classic Trout 590-4 Fly Rod - 9'0", 5 wt, 4pc - USED, Redington Classic Trout 590-4 Fly Rod - 9'0", 5 wt, 4pc - USED. This creates a noticeably lighter blank. Firing hoppers to a big fish rising along a far bank, when you cannot wade closer would be one good example. The Orvis Helios 3F is another terrific rod from Orvis that we had not been able to test in our previous 5-weight Shootout. Dont make this mistake. The lighter Zephrus uses Sintrix 440, while the Shadow uses the lower modulus (and heavier) Sintrix 220. This is another rod that is smooth and very well dampened. Scott Alpha 9ft 5wt Fly Rod $ 280.00 Buy It Now $35.00 Shipping Condition: New other (see details) Location: Windsor, United States scott fly rod alpha. Like all the other 9-footers, the fast action nature of the 906-4 doesn't make this rod tricky to cast. The cork handle is Sages mini full wells with a slight swell in the middle and proved very comfortable. Scott flex 10ft 4wt - This rod bends deep with a sling shot load that make it a killer rod for roll casting. Tube has a few scratches on it. The Loomis rods get a perfect score of 10 for their excellent Expeditor repair program which costs $100, but returns the angler a brand new rod, not a repaired one, in just a few days after you call them. Guides start with a hook keeper, then a single SIC stripping guide, followed with black, hard chrome one-foot guides the rest of the way, but not the good flexible ones found on the Zephrus. This makes the blank much stronger under lifting load with less overall material. When casting this rod, the improvement in recovery and dampening was dramatic! Thomas and Thomas just introduced a very light presentation rod called the Paradigm, which complements their outstanding Avantt. Winston produces all these components themselves at their factory in Twin Bridges Montana. We have awarded scores prioritizing the lowest repair charges and the quickest repair turn around. A black anodized aluminum double up-locking reel seat is used, with an attractive piece of dark burled wood for the insert. In the early 70's, graphite came on the scene. Larger yarn indicators with more wind resistance can really throw off the scoring. To achieve boosted performance and feel over the old NRX series, Steve utilized new Mega Modulus+ graphite. The cork handle is a mini half wells, with a nice big flare at the bottom and the highest quality narrow cork rings. Im convinced the key to catching more trout and especially larger trout, is casting accuracy. The old Sage original LLs were terrific rods and I actually helped them re-design both the 89#3 and the 9#4 when they switched over from graphite 2 to graphite 3, many years ago. Lots of people are using 5-weight rods for nymph fishing, often using a strike indicator, along with a combination of two nymphs and possibly some split shot or tungsten putty. Nearly everyone is using one-coat epoxy coatings over the guide wraps now, but if they are not very carefully applied, they are often sloppy or add unnecessary weight. It is a very smooth, fluid casting rod. We have found that it is very difficult to judge the subtle casting characteristics between rods if you need to take the time to strip all the line off one rod and then re-load another. But thanks to Scott, those days are over. The guides start out with a hook keeper just above the handle, then one titanium SIC stripper followed with the superb flexible nickel/titanium one-foot guides. Scott Radian 5 weight 9' fly rod , radian 39140 To see how James, Logan, Francis, and Chloe ranked each rod click on the smaller charts at the bottom. Loomis has built some of the toughest rods weve ever fished and it takes a lot to break one. Choose this model over the 956-4 for light line steelheading, high stick nymphing on big rivers and fishing lakes at distance. For this Shootout, we again checked the warranty policies in detail, as many have changed slightly. A little waggle helps you to feel this. G. LoomisLifetime warranty to original owner. louisianafly Member. The perfect line: S.A. Amplitude Trout in WF-5-F. Steve Rajeff specifically designed this rod to cast best with the Amplitude Trout. Standard cork rings are used and are as close to perfect as youll see, something we have come to expect with Hardy rods. Standard size cork rings are used and the cork quality is absolutely the best weve seen. If you look at the first deflection chart that shows the NRX LP with the SKY G youll see how similarly these rods deflect; this was very evident when we cast the rods out on the lawn. Anglers have loved the performance it provides at a nice price. The rod is 9 foot for a 4 weight and 4 piece. Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) Lifetime warranty to original owner. If you like more medium action rods though, you will love the Paradigm. Besides high-performance casting, Scott Fly Rods have user-friendly features as well such as alignment dots, self-indexing reels seats and measuring wraps. Both the Trout and MPX lines shoot like crazy and have proven to be more durable and longer lasting than other lines we have fished over the years. Howards knowledge about what a rod needs to do to cast well is evident in the Hardy Zephrus. The G series is softer and much more of a medium-action rod, and many anglers that prefer a medium action have loved this rod. The Presentation Rods are going to be used at shorter distances most of the time roughly 25 feet to 45 feet, so the scores at 70 feet are not nearly as important as they are with the Power Rods. A hook keeper sits above a beautiful cork winding check and the first guide is a titanium frame SIC stripping guide. Why test with 12-foot leaders? The rod is in mint condition. Combined with the new materials and resin is what Fred calls a G ARMOR coating. The Galvan reels are essentially maintenance free, with Rulon bushings that require no maintenance or lubrication to keep them working properly. The Aetos has been our most popular inexpensive fly rod in the 4-5-6 line sizes. As for reels, this year we again decided to use one of our all-time favorites, the Galvan Torque(T-5), loaded with 100 yards of 20 lb. The rods with more backbone and the ability to mend line well get the best scores here. This is a test that anyone can duplicate. But as you will see, the best Presentation Rods produced outstanding accuracy, even at 70 feet! Scott says this gives the G series a very smooth one-piece like flex and contributes to the smoothness in casting. The G Series uses spigot ferrules rather than the more standard slip over ferrule found on the Radian. For fly lines, we had two on hand, one a standard size Scientific Anglers Amplitude Trout for all the Presentation rods, and then SAs half size larger line, the Amplitude MPX, both in WF-5-F. For leaders, we again used our own Yellowstone Angler hand-tied 12-foot 4x leaders that utilize a two-foot tippet. Distance The old Radian was a distance champion. Cortland Micron backing. This makes it easy to switch back and forth if Im fishing both dry flies and nymphs. $25 handling fee on current rods. Free shipping for many products! Go to: https://douglasoutdoors.com/about/warranty-info/ to fill out the form. $207.50 3 bids 4d 16h. Usually takes 1-2 weeks. The ability to throw very tight loops gives me surprisingly good accuracy out long. Now that we have eliminated our Perfect 5 category, this category gives you our opinions on the best rods and how they stack up. The rod is finished in a flat dark gray, with similar dark gray guide wraps. Purchasing: Call or email the shop for additional information and . The best ones work very well for nymph fishing and have the power to cast even small sized streamers. Everyone else uses far less fancy anodized aluminum. For most grips this is at the midpoint in the swell, or close to the center of the grip. The fly goes where you cast it, making hitting your target effortless. Sometimes the whole rod is replaced. This is a blend of three different things: Mega Modulus+ Graphite, GL8 Resin, and a new Multi-Taper Design. The heavy swing weight hurt here and I was getting little feel. Only you can make that decision. These are the more powerful 5-weight rods that you would pick to fish larger and more wind-resistant dry flies. Now you do not have to ship the broken rod to Douglas. Sage introduced their new Trout LL, which won the award for the best Freshwater Fly rod at the 2019 ICAST show. A more flexible tip would help a lot in close. No it does not have the feel of a 3wt presentation rod. 2. The cork handle is a half wells design with some fancy cork rings at the bottom. However, if all rods are measured on the same day, the relative numbers will be consistent. X-Core technology and ARC design help the Flex remain caster-friendly, durable, and lightweight. Often novices entering the sport of fly-fishing opt for one of the least expensive rods, but weve found that it makes more sense to spend the money on one of the better performing rods, as this will allow an angler to develop his or her casting skills much more rapidly. 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