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It’s a fast action rod that can present a dry fly on target with a delicate touch, but the rod is also at home casting bigger flies that demand more power. River Beast 02 550x413Pros: Light, responsive, balanced blank. Topnotch manufacturing, materials, and hardware. Rates high on the quality/price scale.
May 3, 2011 · Anyways, there is a 9'4wt 4pc on ebay for 28.00 OBO. I offered $18 and the seller accepted it! $10 shipping but it comes with a tube, a tube will cost you almost $28 by itself! I'll try it out, and if it is terrible it will be a good rod to hand to a friend who wants to tag along and try fly fishing.
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For our test, we traveled to one of the most famous—and challenging—trout rivers in the country: the West Branch of the Delaware River. The Delaware has long been the unofficial home river of the Field & Stream team, going back to the days when angling legends like A.J. McClane and, later, John Merwin served as the Fishing Editor for F&S. There are...
Best Overall: Sage R8 Core
Specs 1. Length: 9 feet 2. Line Weight: 5 3. Action: Fast 4. Pieces: 4 5. Warranty: Original-owner lifetime Pros 1. Lightweight with surprising power 2. Highly versatile 3. Classic looks Cons 1. Expensive Test Panel Notes 1. “This thing is an animal. During our distance tests, I could consistently reach out to 80-plus feet with ease. It’s one of the most powerful, and smoothest, fly rods I’ve ever cast.” —C.K. 2. “A beautiful rod. Its sheer power made me feel like I could cast my fly anywhere...
Best Value: Orvis Clearwater
Specs 1. Length: 9 feet 2. Line Weight: 5 3. Action: Medium-Fast 4. Pieces: 4 5. Warranty: 25-Year Pros 1. Killer bargain 2. Remarkably forgiving 3. Powerful Cons 1. A tad heavy and unwieldy 2. Basic components Test Panel Notes 1. “What a bargain! I won’t name names, but this rod out-performed rods that cost two or three times as much.” —C.K. 2. “I own a Clearwater and absolutely love it. It’s hard to beat, even when you put it up against the most expensive rods on the market.”—S.M. The Orvis...
Best Small Stream Fly Rod: Epic Reference 476 Fastglass
Specs 1. Length: 7 ½ feet 2. Line Weight: 4 3. Action: Medium 4. Pieces: 4 5. Warranty: Lifetime Pros 1. Light, but strong 2. Laser-like accuracy 3. Easy on the eyes Cons 1. Not cheap for a specialty rod Test Panel Notes 1. “What a perfect special-purpose, small-stream rod. Casts like dream, and it looks so cool. I want one.” —D.H. 2. “I’m jealous that I don’t own this rod. It is perfect for small streams and creeks. Plus, it’s the nicest looking rod in the test” —R.C. You’re looking at my ne...
Just because the following fly rods didn’t take home any of our awards doesn’t mean they won’t get the job done on the trout stream. In fact, a couple of these rods nearly won Editors’ Choice, and several are absolute bargains. Whether you’re looking for an all-around 5-weight, a dedicated streamer stick, or a good fly rod for the money, you’ll fin...
Selecting a fly rod for trout fishing is not as simple as picking up the first 5-weight rod you see in a fly shop and giving it the “wiggle test.” You need to think about your experience level, how you fish, where you fish, and what you need your rod to do. A trout angler who fishes big rivers in the West will want a different style rod than a trou...
For more than 125 years, Field & Stream has been providing readers with honest and authentic coverage of outdoor gear. Our writers and editors eat, sleep, and breathe the outdoors, and that passion comes through in our product reviews. You can count on F&S to keep you up to date on the best new gear. And when we write about a product—whether it’s a...
Pricing & History. Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth. RIVERBEAST – STALKER SERIES: • Super Deep Blue Blank • Fast Progressive Action For Long Casting • Extra Punch To Throw Tight Loops with Unbeatable Accuracy Over Long Distances • 57TS Ultra High Modulus Carbon Blank • Double Legged Slim Stripper Guides and ...
RIVERBEAST Stalker Fly Fishing Rod 9', #7. Thread starter Ebay USA; Start date Feb 8, 2012; E. Ebay USA Guest. Feb 8, 2012 #1 US $141.99 (0 Bid)
Jul 18, 2016 · I took up the fly around 2 years ago and took a look at the stalker rods. I ended up purchasing the 6’6" 2 weight Stalker Aire for tiny waters I sometimes fish. So far I have been impressed with the rod and found a big difference in dropping the rod length for these waters.
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Dec 26, 2017 · Aventik Stalker Fly Fishing Rod 4 Sections, 2/3 / 4WT, Fast Action IM12 Graphite Carbon Fiber Rod Blank 7/8FT Ultra Light Fly Rod with Extra Tip. Visit the Aventik Store. 4.2 104 ratings.
