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Old 27-04-2011, 08:30 PM
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Default good, cheap 1/2/3 weight rod?

I am looking for a rod for fishing for very small trout (5/6 inchers mostly) in a very small stream with lots of trees. I have been using my 9ft #6 weight rod, which is less than practical to say the least. I was hoping for a small rod (under 8ft) with a small AFTM rating (1/2/3) preferably as low and as small possible. I do not want to spend a lot of money either (under £150 preferably). Anyone got any ideas?

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Old 27-04-2011, 08:37 PM
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Check out these bad boys...

BalticFlyFisher ECHO CARBON

I have the 2wt and it's a peach.

Stuart is also a top chap to deal with.

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5 to 6 inchers, get an oddessy, or a Fladen £20 plus, can't go wrong.
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Cheers guys , but who's Stuart ?
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Cheers guys , but who's Stuart ?
Stuart is Mr. Baltic Fly Fishing.

To give you an idea, having never met Stuart before, we arranged to meet at a river bank where he turned up with a couple of rods for me to try out.
He calmly hands over 2 brand new rods then says, "Try them for as long as you like and give me call when your done" and drives off...
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