RunnyD Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Been looking to add a med/fast action 5 wt to the collection and wanted to know if anybody is able to give a review on the Loop Opti Stream rod? Or suggest something similar. Not ready to spend $700 on a rod yet. More in the $300-400 range. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 the opti searies is a awesome rod! super light weight with fast recovery! mid to tip flex definetly a rod most people can grow with and use for a long time! had one to demo for a few months when they first came out and loved it but went with the 693 for the bow instead! but as a prime all around rod the 5 is the way to go! if you want to spend a little less check out the evotec series they have 590s in mid flex mid action mid flex med fast action and tip flex fast actiuon and a little closer to your price range!!! same every thing just one rod to meet all 3 blank "styles" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 The Loop Opti Stream has been the best single handed fly rod I've owned. Perfect weight and I can drift nympths or settle a dry fly nice and easy. Excellent casting control, it's super accurate and can handle big bushy dries. It sings with a number of lines that I own. It's a rod I use a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunnyD Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Thanks for the reviews guys. I did buy an Opti Stream from eBay but it was a bum listing as the seller said they were out of stock. I got PO so I went and did a little more research and broke down and bought a Hardy Zenith. Casted it in the parking lot of the fly shop AND ohhh my... What a beautiful effortless casting rod!! Stay tuned for a more detailed review when I get a reel and line for it. I'm giddy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Thanks for the reviews guys. I did buy an Opti Stream from eBay but it was a bum listing as the seller said they were out of stock. I got PO so I went and did a little more research and broke down and bought a Hardy Zenith. Casted it in the parking lot of the fly shop AND ohhh my... What a beautiful effortless casting rod!! Stay tuned for a more detailed review when I get a reel and line for it. I'm giddy!! Loop does make a good product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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