darrinhurst Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hello all. I have some cash from Christmas that I am looking to spend on some fishing gear. Combined with some bonus money saved up, I have my eye on a 9'6" 6wt Hydros on Ebay that I can pick up for under $400 shipped. Never held or cast this rod and with it being an Ebay purchase, I don't have a way where I can. Looking for opinions on the rod to see if anyone has had any experience with it. Good? Bad? Thoughts? Thanks for the input guys. Darrin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Darrin, Head to CPs and chuck one there as they are the local dealer (though cats out of the bag if they have read this post with knowing you aren't going to purchase it there ). Also, Murray has one (though in a 9' - I'm prettysure, not sure of the wt) that I'm sure he would let you chuck (not sure if it's a tip flex or mid flex). As well Rob (Pipestoneflyguy) out in Lake Louise has one (in a 9', as well I'm pretty sure again don't know the wt off hand) but that's a bit of a drive... Nice stick, but I hear (read) they are pretty fragile!! P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Country pleasures only has a nine weight left I think. It's been discontinued. I considered buying this rod but decided against it. You may want to check out the Orvis Access, it's also a very light rod and cheaper than the Hydros or Helios at only around $350. I haven't casted it, but I know CP has it and I've heard from a couple of guys that it casts pretty well (tip-flex version) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 I do believe that the Hydros is discontinued. If I'm not mistaken, it was replaced by the Helios? I considered the Access, but it doesn't come in a 9'6", which is what I am looking for as my nymph rod. Currently have a 9'0" Sage Launch 6wt that I use. Looking to get that extra 6" for nymphing. Also considering ordering a Sage Flight in the 9'6" as well. EDIT: My mistake, it looks like the Access DOES come in a 9'6". Now I have even more options......dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hydros was discontinued with no current replacement (access is closest in price). If you can't find a 9'6" the 9' will cast pretty similar... Enough to get a sense of which you like more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 That's what I was considering doing. I have seen plenty of 9'0" out there, but not a lot of 9'6". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I've held a few 10' and 9'6 rods and there much more then a 9' in weight.I just got a 10' i dropped down to a 4 wt so it feels more like a 5 wt to me.You should really cast one first a 9' 6 and see if you like it.i was disappointed when i first cast a 10' 6wt that i bought it was more like an 8 wt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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