Hi - was after a bit of advice - looking for a stream rod say 8-8'6; 4-5 wt and was ideally going for the last model of greys streamflex - but missed some on ebay. Was wondering how the Greys x-flite in the same weight compares?..

I would have thought that 8ft 6" would be a bit big for streams (depending on your definition of a stream)

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Hi O, welcome!

Can we ask for a picture of your 'stream'?

8 - 8'6'' is what I use on rivers.

You can use a rod that size on open sections of streams and some advocate longer rods on streams for bankside work / foliage bridging but not many. Find yourself in a tight spot and you're clattering branches.

PS

Here's a recent thread, similar but not same issue, although you'll get the gist why a pic helps:

What rod for highland stream brown trout fishing?

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The debate goes on!! What rod for stream fishing??? Firstly! Lets look at the stream? How big or small is the stream? Rods? average size would be a 7ft.#3, weight rod! Although I'm sure Richard and a couple of other long rod users, will be along shortly to say I'm wrong??? I'm not!!! I us a 6ft, #2,weight rod on my stream and a cane 6ft.3in, #3, weight rod, and during the early part of the season, before the foliage becomes overgrown, I use a 7ft, #3, weight rod.

On a chalk stream with lots of room behind you for casting or wielding a long rod, I'd suggest you could go to 8ft, #2/3/4, weight rod. But if you have any tight spots on your stream? go 7ft, or even smaller!

"SMALL STREAM EXPERT"

Anyone know how to put the above quote in to a circle at the bottom of my posts?

Thanks guys, perhaps my description is a bit out, the photos on the thread are real streams. The river i am planning to fish is appx 5-15ft wide but does have tree canopy to various areas, so i get the point re shorter rods.

Is the comparison between streamflex and x-flite still useful or is there less choice in the 7ft rods under £100 (inc second hand)?

Ah, I'd say from what you said that an 8ft.6in, #4, rod would be what you need! Streamflex slightly softer action than the X-Flight, both very nice fly rods; and well worth the money. Also look at the GRXi, get one of the old ones if you can!

Just a thought! Maybe a 7ft.6in, #3/4 would suit your little river/stream?

No ones an Expert Mostyn were all still learning and thats what makes it interesting ,just imagine if you knew everything what a BORING life that would be best stay an amateur mate its more fun

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

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Truly Agree Bruce!

My request was meant as a bit of FUN!! Like the Larger Expert etc, How do make one of those circles? Just for fun of-course!

i know mate , im still awaiting Mr Scratch to sort me one out M ........

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

THA CAN TELL A YORKSHIREMAN ,BUT THA CAN'T TELL HIM MUCH !!

Best ask him to sort one out for me also!

Regards

M