Hey guys

its been a hell of while since i posted anything on here..

anyway as the title says,,i am looking for a 9ft 9wt fly rod preferably a travel rod ie 5 or more piece and as cheap as possible..

i`ve heard some bad reports on the shakespear travel rod so failing that i would settle for a 4 piece 9ft 9wt if the build quality is better,,cost is a major factor as i dont want to pay any more than £60..

as much info as possible would be appreciated


Thanks in advance
CORONA

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If you go to a four peice, you have the choice of the salt water rods by airflo, shakespeare etc

http://www.tacklebargains.co.uk/acat...ight_Rods.html

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What would you recommend ??

i`ll be taking it to BC so obviously cost is a factor as i doubt i`ll be using it again back home...im just basically after a cheap rod with enough backbone should i hook into one of the big fish.


CORONA

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Hi Harry, good to see you back, its been a while now since you where on here.
Wait until you get to BC and buy the rod there. I was there a few years ago, the rod I brought just wasn't up to the job, I went to the local tackle shop and bought a Cortland 9ft 9wt for $80. It was a great rod and was well able to handle the salmon. One other little bit of advice get yourself a multi tip line you will need one and a big fly reel with plenty of backing at least 200 yards, but buy it all over there its a hell of a lot cheaper than here.
Tight Lines
TH

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Cheers Trout Hunter for the advice..

my initial thoughts were to buy some gear over there but i was a bit unsure in case i got there and couldn,t get what i need..

tell me this mate what kind of fly reel did you use and what sort of cost ?

i believe the pinks run this year too,,do you have any photos you,d like to share with us ?

we fly out on the 7th October for two weeks,,cant wait


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Harry mate I have all the BC photos on a disc some place, I'll see if I can find them and load them on the PC.
I bought a reel in Cabelas, a cheap one which was all right but to be honest if I was going back I would buy one with a better drag because trying to stop those salmon with your finger on the line is just mad, line burns to beat the band. The pinks you could handle on a trout rod but if you hook a chum in the middle of them you would want some thing with a bit more back bone as those fish are animals. Try and get a go at the Coho if you can, they weren't around when we were there, well not many any way and I still regret not getting one as they are a class fish. Also give the Sturgeon a go, see how strong you are. I had one 7ft long pulled the arms of me and its great fun trying to hold one of those for a photo.
What part of BC are you going to and which rivers will you be fishing. You know I wish I was going its been too long since I was there, must beg she who must be obeyed to let me go again soon.
Tight Lines
TH

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