EveretteD Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Hey gang, I'm looking into getting a 5wt 10' fast action rod. I am looking around online trying to find a rod that fits my liking and my budget. There are so many brands its hard to choose. Does anyone have any ideas on where I should look or what I should get I dont want to spend more then $350 if i dont have too... thanks in advance for you ideas Everette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Go to Fishtales and try a few out...they have some 10' 5wts there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 One thing about 10 footers if you don't no already is there big and heavy,that extra foot makes a big difference. I had a 10' 6wt.It felt like a 9' 8wt.If 5 wt is what you want then try a 10'4 wt. My suggestion would be a Z axis or something similar as the higher end rods are lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveretteD Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 One thing about 10 footers if you don't no already is there big and heavy,that extra foot makes a big difference. I had a 10' 6wt.It felt like a 9' 8wt.If 5 wt is what you want then try a 10'4 wt. My suggestion would be a Z axis or something similar as the higher end rods are lighter. thanks for the input. I figured that a 10' might be a big heavier and possibly cumbersome. I have taken a look at the Z axis and i did find it attractive. I will just keep plugging away on research. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhad Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 If you like the Z-Axis 5100 but you dont want to break the bank look at the 1054 CPX from Redington. Lifetime warranty, and the 10' CPXs are cannons. I fish the Z-axis 10's but I just ordered a 6wt 10' CPX, I was ultra amazed at how well that stick cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 If you like the Z-Axis 5100 but you dont want to break the bank look at the 1054 CPX from Redington. Lifetime warranty, and the 10' CPXs are cannons. I fish the Z-axis 10's but I just ordered a 6wt 10' CPX, I was ultra amazed at how well that stick cast. Doesnt redington cpx use the sage launch blanks? I believe I was told this somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 From what I was told/heard, they use the same specs, but are made "offshore"... P Doesnt redington cpx use the sage launch blanks? I believe I was told this somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Out of curiosity, what are you planning on using the rod for? My 5wt, that I use for dries on the Bow mainly, has plenty of punch for distance casting, and it's only 8.5". I have a 9' 6wt for nymphing and a 10' 7wt for streamers. If you're looking for an all purpose rod for the Bow, then a 9 footer should be more than enough to toss dries, nymph and chuck the odd streamer. Just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveretteD Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Out of curiosity, what are you planning on using the rod for? My 5wt, that I use for dries on the Bow mainly, has plenty of punch for distance casting, and it's only 8.5". I have a 9' 6wt for nymphing and a 10' 7wt for streamers. If you're looking for an all purpose rod for the Bow, then a 9 footer should be more than enough to toss dries, nymph and chuck the odd streamer. Just my two cents. i have a 6wt 9' TFO that is has a lot of backbone for throwing streamers. I was thinking more of a nymph rod. Possibly use it for the bow or smaller rivers (not streams i have a 4wt for that). I was just under the understanding that with a 10' with a fast action i should be able to huck a nymph rig a distance since i dont do a lot of high sticking, but with a 10' i feel i would be able to have just that extra reach if i were to high stick in certain situations.. I would consider a 9' 5wt or a 9' 6". I am just trying to find the best rod to fit the situation or multiple situations i could face when fishing the bow or other rivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 If you're looking for a dedicated nymphing rod a fast action isn't necessarily your best bet. Fast action tends to mean tighter loops which is bad when chucking an indicator and three nymphs. A 10' rod will be nicer for mending and high sticking or Czech nymphing than a 9' though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveretteD Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 If you're looking for a dedicated nymphing rod a fast action isn't necessarily your best bet. Fast action tends to mean tighter loops which is bad when chucking an indicator and three nymphs. A 10' rod will be nicer for mending and high sticking or Czech nymphing than a 9' though. what kind of action would you suggest then if it dedicated for a nymphing rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 If you build it.. the fish will come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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