Streamer Rod

[Xplorer]

Hi Guys,

 

I have been fishing streamers for a bit now and I was thinking about getting a rod that may be better suited to tossing larger streamers. I have been using a 10' Amundsen Wind Warrier 6wt but it feels a little slow/soft. Maybe I need to move up to a 7 or 8 wt with a faster action. I will be using sink tip and full sink lines.

 

I will be using it on the bow and for bulls in the mountains,

 

I have a budget of about $700....maybe more if I can convince the wife I have been a good hubby.

 

 

 

Thanks

 

 

[bcubed]

Boat or foot for bow?

[Xplorer]

Walking and wading.

[bcubed]

Personally I'd recommend a 9 foot 6 weight, fast like a Sage VXP or TCX (if you can bump that budget a bit). I've always felt that a 7 or 8 is too much stick for the vast majority of the AB trout

[ÜberFly]

x 2!

[darrinhurst]

I use a 10'0" 7wt for streamers. Its a custom made Dan Craft blank done up by CDone on the board.

 

Its a great rod for chucking streamers and hooking fishing partners (sorry again BBT). Has served me well.

[Jayhad]

as with DHurst, I'm a fan of 7wt 10' for streamers... I use the Sage One

[vhawk12]

What about the St. Croix Bank Robber designed by Kelly Galloup specifically for streamer fishing? I've never tried one, but I like Kelly Galloup, that must mean it's good...$399.99 at Wholesale, you could almost buy two....or a sweet reel and line to go with it!

[Flytyer]

The show is this weekend, why not go and test some out? Testing a few in a relatively short period of time gives you fresh memory of whatever number you try out.

[scel]

Personally I'd recommend a 9 foot 6 weight, fast like a Sage VXP or TCX (if you can bump that budget a bit). I've always felt that a 7 or 8 is too much stick for the vast majority of the AB trout

 

I agree. I find the Sage VXP to cast more like a 7wt. It is my streamers/hella-windy-day rod. It is a little small for pike though.

[Xplorer]

The show is this weekend, why not go and test some out? Testing a few in a relatively short period of time gives you fresh memory of whatever number you try out.

 

This is kind of what I was thinking, I just wanted to get some ideas on what to try before I was there and distracted by everything shiney and new.

 

If anyone has anymore suggestions, fire away.

 

Thanks guys

[SilverDoctor]

Somthing to remeber is we all will have different needs when casting a rod. A lot of personal preferance comes into play as far as weight and rod speed are concerned. Like Flytyer said the show is a great place to see what suites you.

[agbff]

Ever thought about getting a light spey or switch rod? Something in 5/6 11 foot range is what I find ideal...You can also get some extra distance in the lakes.

[SilverDoctor]

I very often use my Meiser 4 wt 12.5 ft Spey rod for streamers; I can cast and swing all day without getting tired. These old shoulders aren’t that keen on double hauling that much.

[jjthom2]

 

as with DHurst, I'm a fan of 7wt 10' for streamers... I use the Sage One

I second this - got to use this rod on a float last summer and it was the perfect streamer rod. The extra foot makes throwing big flies and mending much easier. Highly recommended.