hi guys i have just purchased a greys #5 reel can you match most reels to most rods.
if any rod will match any ideas on a nice medium action rod its to fish river.
the fly show is on soon so would like to narrow the selection down.

Just about any reel ,From smallest to largest,will fit nearly all reel seats.as to the rod choice.go to the show.

Jim

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The Fishermans Friend is the Flirty Fly,Fickle Food for Fleeting Fish.

Forget the show. Find a dealer that will let you actually test a couple of rods in real life. Two I know of are both in Wales Cliff Harvey (Pontypridd) and West Wales Tackle (Carmarthen) but most good shops will be willing though you might have to leave a deposit to make sure they are returned. Thats another service you won't find from an internet dealer. Also try and get a good 4 or 5 piece rod if you intend to travel nowadays it must fit in your suitcase as lots of airlines will charge you up to £50 each way as it will be classed as extra baggage.
Three I tried recently and was very impressed with were the Genwair Concept a 4 piece 9ft 4/5wt complete with tube, roll bag, spare tip section and a proper transferable lifetime guarantee (thats the one I bought) and their Pawl which for £75 comes with the same and is excellent value The other was a 5 piece by Legend again came with tube etc but it was black and i don't personally like black rods. Anyhow always try BEFORE you buy its no good complaining the action does not suit you afterwards. When you are happy buy it then have a drink on me