[Dave Witchey]

Anyone got a good option for this purpose? Thanks [email protected] 3 or 4 pc rod . around a 6 wt.

 

[doublecluck]

TFO Mini Mag 8' 4pc is what i use out of the kayak. The lighter model is listed as 6 - 8wt. I use a 6wt Wulff Ambush and it throws the poppers and rabbit leeches under docks and into other tight places pretty well.

 

[jersey]

http://www.washingtonflyfishing.com/forum/threads/older-fiberglass-rods.137085/#post-1354488

Try it...

 

[Dave Witchey]

neat older rods . Bet they are 2 pc though. Need 3 or 4 . thanks!!!

 

[Mumbles]

neat older rods . Bet they are 2 pc though. Need 3 or 4 . thanks!!!

Read the link. 3 piece.

 

[dpenrod]

Might take a look at the st. croix mojo. Lightest they come in is a 7 though. Not a bad thing. Toss some bigger flies. Might even consider an 8. Won't break the bank at $150 new and you might be able to find one on the used market. I have been searching for the scott warmwater special in a 6wt. Apparently like winning the lottery. There is a guy selling some new in tube fenwick fenglass 7'9" 6wts on the fiberglass flyrodders forum. supposed to be a little faster for glass and they are 3pc. rods. good luck in your search

 

[David Loy]

Fenwick ff806. A rod from the 70s, still kicking ass.
Sorry, two piece.

 

[Dave Witchey]

Ahh yes . I see the 1st one IS a 3 pc. thanks for that.

 

[Nick Clayton]

One of the shorter Redington Predator bass rods might fit the bill.

 

[camtheflyman]

The new Fenwick Fenglass rods fit the bill. A little quicker action than most glass.

 

[Dave Witchey]

Thanks, Im going to try Cabellas glass s 7.5 " 3 pc 7 wt and a Epic glass 6 wt 3 pc. Might be a ton of fun.

 

[jersey]

$25 is worth the tryout.

 

[Dave Witchey]

I tried the Cabellas 7/8 . at 70.00 cheap. I caught 5 bass to 1.5 lbs. Really fun, strong grabs , full flexing into the cork with a 7wt flyline. serious fun!!! But OMG the quality control was ATROCIOUS !!! . The Tip flew off the rod several times casting , no matter how hard I put it together, and I could feel the cork separated from the blank due to poor glueing. What a disapointment. I know this was the budget option, but surely u'd expect the cork handle to be glued on , and the ferrules to seat sufficiently. Wow. But i did determine that 7.5 feet of flyrod was a good length for the kayak, and would adequately fish the bass distances i needed , and was robust enough for the portages. I trade d a rod for an Epic 686 glass. It is supposed to be an epic rod.Pun intended.