tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493066449707772007.post1896571622300101527..comments2023-08-19T03:32:55.306-04:00Comments on A Bad Backcast And Other Inane Musings: Affordable Starter Fly Rod CombosUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493066449707772007.post-85719119917790457562009-06-19T13:22:58.733-04:002009-06-19T13:22:58.733-04:00The Red.Fly isn't bad! That was my first fly ...The Red.Fly isn't bad! That was my first fly rod/reel. LOL I just sold it last year, and everything about it was still top notch. Today, it's getting heavily used for steelhead and trout on the West Coast.Ken Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753278561416639577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493066449707772007.post-1711303539954243062009-06-18T20:27:59.562-04:002009-06-18T20:27:59.562-04:00The TFO combos are excellent. I'll tell you a...The TFO combos are excellent. I'll tell you another that is a great value for the $$$: the Redington Crosswater Combo! I've got one of those in a 7.5' 4wt that I actually LOVE as a small stream rod/reel. The elkhorn nomad is too close to full flex for a saltwater choice. But I love them (my favorite rods are the nomads and travelers for trout, smallmouth, and pan fish) for freshwater rods. And the reel that comes with most low-end combos won't stand up to saltwater fishing. The Okuma is an exception. It won't last forever, but that reel should last thru a few years of screaming reel runs with basic maintenance/care.<br /><br />But most inexpensive starter combos aren't set up with saltwater fly fishing in mind.Ken Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753278561416639577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493066449707772007.post-74114717903653031512009-06-18T19:32:54.807-04:002009-06-18T19:32:54.807-04:00I just picked up a Redington RedFly 2combo in the ...I just picked up a Redington RedFly 2combo in the same $200 range and it feels like it's going to be a great setup.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301287766436036925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493066449707772007.post-54887294742784906162009-06-18T16:40:04.706-04:002009-06-18T16:40:04.706-04:00Wow....i didn't realize Elkhorn made anything ...Wow....i didn't realize Elkhorn made anything like that. Good to know. SA makes rods and reels? i thought they were stricktly line makers. Of course they don't send me free stuff either.............LOLRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628260356237970253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493066449707772007.post-10277032103619843142009-06-18T16:31:55.379-04:002009-06-18T16:31:55.379-04:00i'd stay away from the pfleugers. scientific ...i'd stay away from the pfleugers. scientific anglers has some good ones for under $100. there is also the elkhorn nomad combos for about $150.Ken Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753278561416639577noreply@blogger.com