A lightweight loch fishing as a Xmas pressie to myself Used my unused Daiwa 11.3" 6wt Osprey (circa 1980s) on Hallan last year but God it was oh so heavy compared to todays wands. Problem is they seem to be like Hens teeth that size/length
Only culprits I can see out there are the Wychwood River & Stream & the Orvis Clearwater. An Orvis one I have already 9"6" 6wt which is my go to rod but I am looking for something a bit different. Not looking at high end stuff maybe something if I like it around the £200 max. Any other models out there I can look at. Only have GAC catalogue at moment.
Tight Lines
Not quite what you asked (seems to be a problem with internet forums - people answering questions they weren't asked) but just in case you might consider it I've had a lot of fun with an 11 foot 4 weight Leeda. It wasn't expensive at about £60ish and I've had 2.5lb sea trout on it and it killed them no bother. Of course decent wind will make it redundant but it is good fun, I bought a second one.
i have a greys streamflex 10ft 5# used ti for a good few years now on river and loch, best rod i have ever owned, so i would have a look at the greys models at different prices, also have a look at the franklin loomis rods as i have heard good reports from guys that know what they are talking about when it comes to rods. :8)
I won the bowl last year on the EOSS with my sea trout on a River & Stream 10' 5#.
Lovely rod and not overpriced.
Billy
That was a fluke :lol:
Quote from: Roobarb on November 14, 2017, 03:31:52 PM
I have the 11 foot 6 weight Shakespeare Agility 2 which is Ok and does the job but despite what you read on the FFF isn't the best rod in the world. However a friend has the ten foot 5 weight version which I've wiggled around a few times and I've got to say it is spot on, a really lovely light rod that is miles better than the eleven footer. As you can pick them up for about £60 they have to be worth a look to see if it suits you.
Andy
http://angusangling.com/shop/shakespeare-agility-fly-rod-with-cordura-case--10-5----------------d_7560
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Quote from: Billy on November 15, 2017, 08:05:17 AM
I won the bowl last year on the EOSS with my sea trout on a River & Stream 10' 5#
Does it count if the fish just jumps into the boat :lol:
I'm thinking on making some bowls for next season with a hole in the bottom :8) :8)
Quote from: Lochan_load on November 15, 2017, 07:49:39 PM
That was a fluke :lol:
At least I don't go about trying to spear them with the rod. :makefun
Billy
By hook or by crook Billy :lol:
Will have a look at the Wychwood. Note they do not have a 5wt listed but a 4 might do for what I want it for. The cheaper Shakespeare may well fit the bill too I will check them out next time up a GCA. If I did not already have an Orvis Clearwater then that one would probably be my choice. May well still be.
Thanks guys
PS A 3wt that can subdue a 5 lb Sea Trout jumping into boat or otherwise must be a consideration.
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I know you were aiming for a rod around the £200 mark but I thought I'd mention that there is a fantastic sale on at Orvis right now for limited period. They are doing a great sale price on their Helios 2 rods which I rate as the nicest rods I have ever used by a very long way. They have a 10ft 4 weight that did retail at @£700 which has been reduced to almost half price. This is an awesome rod (look at the reviews) at a fantastic price. Here's the link.....
http://www.orvis.co.uk/p/helios-2-4-weight-10-fly-rod-tip-flex/7a77
If you click the add to basket price the further 35% deduction to £363 will be made to the price shown.
Thanks Rannoch but bit too much to pay for a rod. I did have a cast with a Helios a while back & a nice rod it sure is. But for a rod I might only use 1.2doz times in a season I will stick to a cheaper option. Having said that I do look for a good build quality in any rod I buy so will be guided with that & not just price. Funnily I can usually tell if a rod suits me just by the feel of it even in the shop I have not been wrong yet in over 50yrs of fishing. Looks like the Wychwood may well fit the bill even in a 4wt though Billy stated his was a 10ft 5wt. SWMBO says I can have it as a birthday present so we will see what GAC has in December.
Tight Lines
Got my rod today River & Stream 11ft 4wt . My lucky day rod is now discontinued (already?) luckily they had one in the back shop (display model) RRP £150 got it for £100 so happy with that. Picked up an Air Cel 4wt floater for £30 so all in all a good day. Was going to get a lot of bits & pieces but SHMBO hints I might be getting GAC vouchers as pressies from family members so we will leave it to January sales.
One can never have too much tackle can one ? Thanks for all the advice guys. Tight Lines
PS The Orvis Clearwater of similar spec is a nice looking rod. If they did not have the Wychwood I would have taken the Orvis all be it double the price.
Nice one. That'll do a great job for river nymphing and give you great fun from the boat. Great price too. :8)
Great when Santa :Dcomes along with what you want.