© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/otdr-Fishing-Flyfishing-Rods-All Recent content written about Fishing Rods en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_491932192388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author reelworks - The Estima series at the time of this review is long gone from the Fin Nor line up. It was the top of the Lite lineup from the original Fin Nor company in NC. The reel is light weight, features  instant anti reverse, a super slick titanium spool... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491932192388 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:16:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491932192388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442980077188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kingsteve - when i purchased the 2009 daiwa sealine found on ebay for 45$ i was doubting if i would replace my salt striker rod that my emcast 6ooo reel was on from cabelas. when i gave it a shot i was surprised how light the rod and reel was. as for the casting... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442980077188 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:54:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442980077188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401464397444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author scub - Sage Z-Axis 590, 2 & 4 piece Specifications • Line Size: 5 • Rod Length: 9' • Sections: 2 piece model or 4 piece model • Weight: 3 3/16 oz. (2-piece) or 3 3/8 oz. (4-piece) • Handle: Portuguese... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401464397444 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:31:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401464397444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_357286121092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author daking101 - I read reviews of the TFO TI/CR fly rods that seemed too good to be true. They are not. I purchased a 9' 4pc TI/CR 6 wt with the fighting butt. I added an Okuma Airframe (another topic for another review but good reel) and a decent quality WF line... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~357286121092 Fri, 4 May 2007 13:21:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_357286121092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_348822081156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author morilla - It seems inevitable that every generation thinks they've reinvented the wheel or created the better mousetrap. The basic concept is that "new is better than old," "fast is better than slow," and "light is better than, well, heavier;" that's not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~348822081156 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:44:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_348822081156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_337219260036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author coolhandluke06 - I began my fly fishing career at the bright and early age of six and my first fly rod was a Fenwick I had inherited from my great grandfather. That old rod was a very good versatile rod and was good to use for a variety of fishing from large lakes to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~337219260036 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:03:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_337219260036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_317883256452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruzion - Tough and light. Indeed they are. A superb rod for the money. I bought 2 of these online for under $90. The action is fast, although I believe it to be fractionally slower. More like a fast medium-fast! I hope that makes sense. Whatever it is, the action... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~317883256452 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 20:15:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_317883256452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_317865168516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cruzion - I own 2 All Star Titanium rods,806c and 725c, and I think they are the best rod All Star has ever made. All Star has now stopped manufacturing these rods, so get one before they're all gone. These rods are rated extra fast, and as such, are very stiff... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~317865168516 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 19:54:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_317865168516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_315261161092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author logistical1 - I own several Loomis rods that I have purchased over the past 20 years so I am not new to their products. Since I was planning to go fishing with a friend out of state and would be flying I purchased a Trilogy rod. It was easy to carry on the plane... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~315261161092 Sun, 4 Feb 2007 02:07:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_315261161092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_298486500996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Trouto - Growing up in Perth Western Australia, freshwater fishing is a limited pastime. We have no real native freshwater sports fishing in the south of Western Australia, apart from a freshwater catfish that can be very hard to catch at times. When europeans... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~298486500996 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:46:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_298486500996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_281735368324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author uinta-hiker - Summary: A thoroughly mediocre rod with some saving graces. Tip1: Don't bother getting the Peerless version -- the cheaper Express version offers all the same functionality. This is a back-up or spare rod you keep around for your buddy or family... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~281735368324 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:30:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_281735368324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_284089486980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ronline7 - I Love these rods! A former freshwater only angler, I now primarily fish saltwater species in the Banana River, Indian River and Mosquito Lagoons in Central Florida. I own three different Redbones and all three have different actions, a medium light... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~284089486980 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 23:17:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_284089486980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_278797520516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author morilla - (Fair Warning: This review ended up a bit long; even for me. However, given how new this rod is to the market in terms of both the series and the technology used in its construction, I wanted to be as "complete" as I could with both the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~278797520516 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:32:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_278797520516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_248589487748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author linebeb - For the surf caster who does not want a 10-15ft.Hatteras custom one piece heaver, but still want to be able to throw to the next couple of GPS co-ordinates.St.Croix built these two piece rods for quality, convenience, and all out power.Made to provide... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~248589487748 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 10:06:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_248589487748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_248392879748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author linebeb - This rod was intended for what is called the, "skinny water,".I use it for just about any saltwater application.The green color is actually called, "sea foam,"and is beautiful in the sun.I own and use alot of G-Loomis products and all of which are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~248392879748 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:45:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_248392879748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_247424650884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author linebeb - The first touch of gl-3 series and you are taken abaft. From its rugged dull black color scheme to the portuguese cork grips its like holding on of grandads finest.The great feel of the sensitive graphite and you will be feeling every nook and cranny of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~247424650884 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:20:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_247424650884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242768514692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rasnickr - I bought Allen's Leonard 50DF reproduction and couldn't have been happier with the buying experience and the rod! Allen spent at least an hour on the phone with me one Sunday evening and addressed all my questions and then gave me some to answer in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242768514692 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:08:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242768514692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_241475489412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author philsgoodnow - Although the fit and finish of the CR Coachman 2000 series fly reels can't pass extreme visual scrutiny...the Guts sure do. I now own 4 CR's spooled with everything from wf8f to dt4f and the performance has been flawless I have had a Monster... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~241475489412 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:14:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_241475489412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_238199737988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ultrakul - I bought this rod for fishing softbaits from a bellyboat. At the time I didn't have the boat yet, so I went fishing perch with it. Immediately I loved the way the rod bends when even a small size fish is hooked. And after catching a few northern pikes... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~238199737988 Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:36:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_238199737988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_222192307844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author flyfishgirl - The Orvis Trident is a nice little rod. And before you get too excited, that is how I describe a rod that is well... nice. (For a rod that I am really psyched about you will hear "Awesome", "Fabulous", "Excellent", etc.) The Trident is a completely... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~222192307844 Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:08:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_222192307844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_220215283332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redfisher64 - This is a great rod! It is EXTREMELY sensitive. The fast action is great for working lures. It is very strong. And is great in saltwater. And best of all it retails for less than $100. This is a great rod at a great... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~220215283332 Wed, 8 Feb 2006 21:36:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_220215283332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_217867128452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author abalone_girl - I am happy with the way it casts and the feel of a fish on. I have only fly fished for a few years and this was my first 'step-up' so to speak. It may not perform like a $500 rod, but thats why it costs $130. I own the 10W Imperial and it looks like that... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~217867128452 Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:22:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_217867128452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_214054309508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author propeche - This rod model is perhaps the best ever built by Scott company. Many people hesitate to try progressive action rod probably thinking that this kind of action is too slow and thus shoots less far. It is a fact that this kind of action needs slower... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~214054309508 Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:52:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_214054309508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_194473660036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joemac69 - Extremely impressed with rod. Under windy conditions, rods ability to throw multi-fly rigs never made distance an issue. For anyone that prefers a fast action, you need to consider this rod. At 1/3 the price of the Sage XP, it is a very compelling... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~194473660036 Mon, 29 Aug 2005 20:32:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_194473660036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_193886195332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author skunked - lucked out with a killer clearance at a local sporting goods chain that was apparently downsizing their fishing department dramatically. as word spread of the deals, all the rods from manufacturers like St. Croix, Falcon, Castaway, AllStar, and others... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~193886195332 Mon, 22 Aug 2005 16:08:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_193886195332?linkin_id=8003929