Hi Guys

My old Dad just bought a Snowbee Diamond 4 piece 9'6" 4# and got it sent to me idea being for me to try it on my local small river for him.

Whilst i "Dont like" rods over 9' myself i have to say i really like this rod ! It comes in a very robust green tube which contains a green bag with four pockets holding four Olive rod pieces.

The blank is a lovely olive colour i really love the burr wood of the reel seat which has skeleton alloy frame over it a the two locking rings for the reel are extremely light and all the metal work has a nice matt finish.

It felt alot lighter in the hand than i expected even after adding my Snowbee Geo 3/4# reel loaded with Airflo sixth sense WF3/4# line. Holding the rod out it drooped slighlty but only at the last section, however when "wiggled" it flexed much further back ......think im going to like it.

Took it out friday everning on the river, even though i dislike over 9' rods i could certinally live with this rod It cast the 3/4# line very well and roll cast very well indeed. I have to admit the extra length did aid mending line etc.

It felt alot more "powerful" and stiffer than my 9' 3# Vision Cult that ive been using on the same stretch of river of late. Missed a few bite early on , but then on a lovely fishy looking run with bubble trail (ive never caught on) my line twitched, i struck, and all hell broke loose not a monster but a nice wild fish of 11"-12" which put up a great scrap using the fast current fully to its advantage, the rod flex well back very much "middle-tip" it absorbed the jolts and runs of the fish very well with plenty of "feel" However i felt the rod had lot of under lying power i.e slightly too powerful it would handle a 3lb stockie no problem. Missed a few more bites before nailing a wee 4"-5" brownie in fast water the rod was rod and gave good "feel" i had expected it to dampen the sport on small stuff but i was wrong..........

The old fella bought this rod for Float tubing/river and i must admit it will be ideal for tubing and good enough for the river. I like to have used the 9'6" 3# but than ive been using a 3# and one with a much softer action so every thing seems heavy and powful Infact considering adding a Cult in 2# either 8'6" or 8' to my collection as i love my 9' 3# Cult so much

However i liked the Snowbee Diamond lovely looking rod, nice action, and cast/roll cast well.................

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Englander

"Barbless since 2008"

Vision GT Four catapult 9' 6#
Vision GT Four SW 9' 9#
Vision 3 Zone 9' 5#
Vision Cult 9' 3#
Shakespeare Trion 9' 5/6#
Cortland Endurance 9' 6#
Shakespeare Expedition float tube
Vosseler DC3 reel
Okuma Helios 8/9 reel
Greys G series 3/4 reel
Snowbee Geo 3/4 reel

E...., they are superb rods i have the 10' 4# and love it .....

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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 !!

How is the handle on yours?
I bought a 9'6 7 weight and while I like the rod and the action, the handle is cr*p.
I've only used it 5 times and already a lump has fallen out, right where I place my index finger and it's only going to get worse.
I've never had this problem with a rod before. Is this a good enough reason to return it?

hi pal the handle was **** on my first one was cumming apart i sent it back to snowbee got a new rod free of charge but the new 1 is going the same it is full of filler that is falling out i no a few guys having the same problems.

I have the Snowbee Diamond 9ft 5# and have had no problems with the cork or anything else. Superb value for money rods.
I definitely recommend them.

Paul

I've brought this back to the top rather than start another thread.

Has anyone used this rod (9'6" 4#) on stillwater if so I'd be interested in your feedback, e.g. the action/power of the rod, how it casts and plays fish etc.

Thanks Craig

ditto and the wee fella is correct.. lovely rods...

Andy

Hi bud. I've got a 10' 4# which I bought primarily for upstream nymphing for grayling; the length and light tip are perfect for this. I've also used it on calm days on stills also, with WF4 Rio Gold, and absolutley love it. It's the first rod I've ever been able to put out a decent aerial mend with; I'm so chuffed I cant resist doing them on still water just to see the lovely neat squiggles on the surface . I can cast it straight and delicately and as far as any of my other fly rods in the right conditions and like you say, it's a bit of a stunner for looks.

Thanks for the feedback, I'm thinking of using it for dry fly and nymph fishing on stillwater, mainly for small brownies, if anyone else has any feedback on these rods I'd be interested in your opinion ?

Craig

Craig

The old fellas been using this rod on stockie Rainbows the last couple of months handles 2.5lb-3lb Rainbows without any trouble, it has "alot" of power near the butt.

Hope that helps some ? Id say its comparable "powerwise" with my Vision 9' 5wt 3 Zone ...................

Stephen

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Englander

"Barbless since 2008"

Vision GT Four catapult 9' 6#
Vision GT Four SW 9' 9#
Vision 3 Zone 9' 5#
Vision Cult 9' 3#
Shakespeare Trion 9' 5/6#
Cortland Endurance 9' 6#
Shakespeare Expedition float tube
Vosseler DC3 reel
Okuma Helios 8/9 reel
Greys G series 3/4 reel
Snowbee Geo 3/4 reel