Ha! I knew we would get you jay!...
So Ive seen this question quite a bit lately on the forum, I shy away from actualy recommending rods, but last week I cast absolutely hands down the finest flyrod for the money available. The Flyshop in redding has a model called the signiture series
H2o, all are 9 ft, there is the 4 piece 4 wt Hat Creek, the 4 piece 5 wt Fall River, 4 piece 6 wt Sacramento, 4 piece 7 wt Trinity, and the 4 piece 8 wt Mad River... they are all medium action rods and great for begginers, at 9' they all should do a fine job of protecting your tippet... and they are built specially for the FlyShop by a very impressive rod builder... and only $129.00... yes... $129.00, and heres the real ball kicker... they all come with a 5th spare tip section! and a 5 segmented rod case.... a nd a lifetime no questions asked gaurantee.. so if you step on it stoned and break all five pieces into ten... they will give you a new one for $25.00... and if you break it in only one spot... free, I cast the Fall River model last week, using mastery line and it felt like a sage... but it doesn't look as good as a Thomas&Thomas. If you want one let me know and I can get you another 15% off that $129.00.............. Brad
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