The Glade 4.0

I have an 8 foot 4 weight rod, fast action. It breaks down into 2 pieces (unacceptable for flying). I'm looking for a new, more versatile rod that breaks down. By more versatile, I'm thinking medium action, 6 weight, 9' long.

I'm going to Alaska in a couple of months. If I can't wrangle in a salmon on a 6 weight, I should be able to borrow a rod. Higher than 6, though, and I suspect I'll have trouble with some trout.

I'm looking at this guy:

http://www.amazon.com/Graphite-Fishing-Action-RECOIL-guides/dp/B002517BJK

But I'm unfamiliar with the manufacturer. Anyone have some recommendations? Not looking to spend more than $150 (so Orvis can suck it).

Thanks.

I'm sorry. Any rod you buy will be unacceptable for flying. TSA classifies them as weapons.

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See, I think that's a joke, but TSA is far too ridiculous for me to be sure.

you could just check it.

Well, it was intended as a joke. I don't fish, so have never attempted to fly with a rod, nor would I have paid any attention to rod restrictions when I peruse their guidelines.

So while I can't verify that it IS safe to travel with a rod carried-on, I can tell you that I'm not speaking from a position of knowledge that you CANNOT.

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"... Mirrorshades prevent the forces of normalcy from realizing that one is crazed and possibly dangerous. They are the symbol of the sun-staring visionary, the biker, the rocker, the policeman, and similar outlaws." - Bruce Sterling, preface to Mirrorshades

I fly fish, but I'm not going to be much help on brands... The only rod I bought was an Orvis, all the rest have been handed down to me.

IMO, you don't need a very expensive rod to fly fish well- I've done it before with some pretty cheap bamboo rods without too many issues.

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Isn't Winston's Passport series in the $200 range?

Not really sure what to tell you honestly. I'd check out a local shop and see if you can throw a cast or three with some rods to pick out one you like. Sight unseen, though, I'd probably have to recommend a Winston.

http://www.bearsden.com/page534.html

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St. Croix has an entry level line of rods called the Rio Santo that they apparently introduced last year. MSRP on a 6wt 4pc 9' rod with a medium-fast action is $130.

You might look into that ...

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I'm neither Portuguese, nor Chinese; but I will add that my fishing is pretty fly,for a white guy.

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There's size requirements on luggage. An oversized (which is what rods end up being) bag is expensive. I paid $60 to get my rods to CO last year.

This is true. However, you need a rod that will be reasonably reliable. I've broken several cheaper ones. In one instance, I backpacked out 3 days to do some fishing, and broke my rod within the hour.

The Winston's are more than I want to spend, and I want a graphite rod. I'll look into the St. Croix, but again - I'll need to find some reviews.

Never fished in EQ I take it?? Always take a backup or three

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Had my friend look at your link, he stated "The manufacturer is Dagget Brook and they make quality gear. though a 9 wt may be too small if he is going after larger salmon"

Hope that helps?


Edit: He recommends this one. 6wt, 4pc break down.

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Thanks, that's the same one Khross was talking about. I do a lot of business through Cabela, and highly recommend them for outdoor products.

Thanks for the reference on D Brook. I think I may get that rod.

Got back from Alaska - had a great time.

Caught a bunch of greylings and dolly varden. I hooked a bunch of pink salmon, but they all slipped or broke my line before I could beach them.

I highly recommend the area, especially SE Alaska, if you ever get a chance.

I just got a cheap Martin combo, 5/6 weight. It's got decent enough action to lay up under overhanging brush on short casts but my long false casting technique still needs refinement. And I've yet to master the double haul. I can kind of get some extra distance back-hauling, but nothing like the guys who have been doing this for years and years.

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it can be pretty tough, especially with brush and whatnot.

i need a heavier line - i was having problems getting the distance i wanted on the new reel.