What is a recomended starter fly rod and reel for steelhead fishing?
I chuck spawn and some flys already with the spinning rod. I fish at least 3-4 times a week as NE Ohio weather allows and want something to hold up but I don't know exactly what I want in a fly rod. I have been told a 10' 7-8 wt. Websites would be nice
try either one of these in an 8 wt.....
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http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores /servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10205299
). Some cast reel owners have reported their reels chipped or cracked after being dropped. A couple years ago, I began laying my assembled rod and reels on top of the car while getting my waders on (I knew better, but....), and had combo's hit the asphalt pretty hard on more than one occassion. I can report that while the SLV reels took the main force of the drop, they only sustained minor scratches. The drag is a series of cork discs and stainless steel washers. The cork is impregnated, but I'm not a cork expert. The SLV has LOTS of porting, and that really assists drying the backing, especially if the...
For the past 150 years, the Spey rod has been around, primarily used for fishing for salmon and steelhead. Yet today, Spey fishing has grown beyond fishing
