Cutbow16 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I'm looking for a good 5wt rod at a mid-range price, as my old rod is a little past its time. I understand that there are a lot of options out there but wanted some opinions maybe based on some past experience. I have looked at rods such as the Orvis Recon and also the Douglas DXF as the reviews on those have been fairly high (Anyone here heard of Douglas or tried out any of their rods, given they are a relatively new company?) Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottalovecutts Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Love the Recon, beautiful all arounder w backbone, landed some fighters this weekend on mine. Love the action, good distance, Orvis warranty is spectacular....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIKKAM65 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 X2 on the Recon, picked one up at the expo this year in a 6 wt. It can really throw even with my poor casting habits! The rod is supposed to be the same taper as the Helios 2 just with different materials. Im looking at getting one in a 4 wt in the near future, anybody have any reviews on the 4 wt recons? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurly Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 You may want to look at a TFO Impact, can't beat their warranty, and a very nice casting, and handling rod. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenW Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Just picked up a TFO Professional Series II in a 5wt 4pc 9'0" and just loved the feel the first night of using it in a belly boat on Chinook Lake Regards, Ken 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Love my Orvis Recon in a 5wt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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