1 and 2 Weight Fly Rods For Small Streams

[bibio1]

When your used to a heavier rod all lighter rods feel great, does the Fladen vantage come in a 2 weight? at £20 quid that would be my first option.

..And a 1 weight line most likely.

I think thats true but im a light line convert now. Been using 3wts for around 5 seasons for every type of fishing. They can handle big fish as well and cast a reasonable line, even in the wind.

[Ythanjoe]

I use an orvis 2wt superfine for most small river fishing. I think the line cuts through the wind , compensating for any lack of power and probably for the same reason I find it accurate at short to medium distances. What I cant do with it, Malcolm ably demonstrated one day on the river, casting under trees and at distance I struggle with a 5wt!  Great rod and worth the money, to me.

[Wildfisher]

does the Fladen vantage come in a 2 weight? at £20 quid that would be my first option.

I have the lightest one they do  7 foot #3. I had actually forgotten I had it!   :lol:   Once you remove the garish chrome stickers they are OK. I bought two  some time ago to try. They were under £20 each. I gave one away to one of my sons I think.

Like all the cheap carbon rods I have tried they are a bit poker-like with stiff tips.

[Wildfisher]

I tried my Fladen  7 foot #3 I had forgotten I had  :lol:   with a Wildfisher Stream Stealth #3 in the park this morning. Was even able to cast it straight into he teeth of the gale that was blowing.   I don't like the rod though, it's just too stiff.  The Fladen is great for the gale, not so great for lightweight fishing on small streams.

[Robbie]

Last season I used a 6ft 3wt bamboo rod I picked up off eBay, it was great fun on the Luther making the most of the bandies.

[Wildfisher]

Following a heads up from Stonepark I trotted along to Angler's Choice in Dundee this morning and bought a  Greys (yes I know!) GS2 7 foot 2 weight 4pc  on sale at £49

It is sweet, feather weight,  mid to tip action  and proved a delight to cast with the prototype  Wildfisher Stream Stealth #2 weight line.  I know Greys have a reputation for 4 pc turning into 5 pc, but at the price it's worth a shot.

The Wildfisher Stream Stealth #2 will be added to the range shortly as I have had several request to produce a high quality #2 weight line for under £20 and have now done this.  :

[Robbie]

I've got a couple of greys rods and never had a problem with them. You can't go too far wrong at that price.

[Wildfisher]

The rod is lovely to cast Robbie. I won't bother even registering for the warranty though.

£25 handling charge + 10% of RRP per broken section (not the sale price). That would come in at £33 + shipping. For a rod that cost only £49 it's pointless.

[Rabmax]

I have been going down the lower rod wt & line wt last couple of years.Just bought another Flextec Streamtec  before they disappear as they have been discontinued i think.I have them in various lengths & weights but didn't have the 9 ft in 3 wt already had it in 4wt.Just ordered one of the stealth 3wt lines for it.Might order a 2 wt stealth line for it latter on if i think it will cast a 2 wt line.I never really got on with those Fladen Vantage rods too poker like for me too.Cheers All

[Stonepark]

Have spoken to Flextec via email, they are not discontinuing the Streamtec and have a large order due in before the end of the month, so future supplies should be assured.