Great information. Really wish I could swing by and feel some different rods. I’m in central Texas though. I own 10 rods and love them all, but always want to try more..I think we’re All that way. 😂 Thanks for the video. Have a great weekend AZ folks. 👍🎣👌
That’s a tough one…I want to put the rod in my hand and cast it. That being said, there are a lot of great rods. If you buy a well known name with a good warranty, you will be happy. They all work. I fished a $200 rod and reel combo for 30 years, and didn’t know the difference, caught tons of fish with it. Echo Rods are my favorite mid priced rods. I mainly fish Sage, Orvis and my favorite rods are Winston Air 2.
@@AZFlyShop I have bought premium rods online from major companies and have never been happy. :( The major companies seem to favor two rod actions: "stiff as a board" and "extra stiff as a board". Your advice is spot on about letting the rod pick you. I just don't have that option. Maybe I can find a good shop when I"m travelling.
@@kshfly1982order an Epic flyrod. If you are not happy return it within 30 days. You only pay shipping. Not stiff as a board, you will be happy, great rods that outpace their price.
Great information. Really wish I could swing by and feel some different rods. I’m in central Texas though. I own 10 rods and love them all, but always want to try more..I think we’re All that way. 😂 Thanks for the video. Have a great weekend AZ folks. 👍🎣👌
Best wishes👍
Any advice if you don't have a fly shop nearby?
That’s a tough one…I want to put the rod in my hand and cast it. That being said, there are a lot of great rods. If you buy a well known name with a good warranty, you will be happy. They all work. I fished a $200 rod and reel combo for 30 years, and didn’t know the difference, caught tons of fish with it. Echo Rods are my favorite mid priced rods. I mainly fish Sage, Orvis and my favorite rods are Winston Air 2.
@@AZFlyShop I have bought premium rods online from major companies and have never been happy. :( The major companies seem to favor two rod actions: "stiff as a board" and "extra stiff as a board". Your advice is spot on about letting the rod pick you. I just don't have that option. Maybe I can find a good shop when I"m travelling.
For many years, Phoenix didn’t have a fly shop, and I would plan my purchases around my travels.
@@AZFlyShop Good advice. I think that's what I'll have to do. Your channel is excellent, BTW. Keep up the good work!
@@kshfly1982order an Epic flyrod. If you are not happy return it within 30 days. You only pay shipping. Not stiff as a board, you will be happy, great rods that outpace their price.