Mid Range 5Wt?

[stuhart]

Hi there,

 

In the market for a mid-range 5wt and looking for any recommendations? Currently looking at a G Loomis Pro 4X or Douglas DXF. Can't afford to go top end, even though I fish a lot. That said, saw a Sage One on sale for $700.

 

Thanks in advance.

[BurningChrome]

You're probably going to get 10 guys who own TFO rods tell you to get a BVK and same goes with other fly rod brands. But none of those people are you and might not have the same rod preferences. The better option is to go to one of the fly shops in Calgary and tell them your price range, where you plan on using it, etc. and they'll grab the rods that best match your criteria for you to test for yourself so you can pick the rod that best suits you.

[Highwaystreets]

Currently in the process of deciding the same...... Also think the pro 4x looks solid. Just waiting to cast a couple first

[Spurly]

Sage One 5 wt. is on a clear out sale in the US now. North 40 outfitters has them on for $425 US

 

[DocMcgillicuddy]

The sage is on for 40% off at wholesale too I think right now. With Icast going on right now last years models should be coming up on sale all over.

[MattyTaylor]

Bought a Pro 4X a few months ago. Really enjoying it and a huge step up from my previous rig. Definitely go cast several in your price range and see what you like. I brought my lined reel and also played around with 5/6 wt lines on the rods.

[Dangus]

There is a 9 foot 4 wt pro4x on sale at wholesale. I think it's 20 percent off. But I didn't ask.

[EveretteD]

I bought a 10' bvk for nymphig and lake fishing. I find it fantastic for the price. I say go for it. I'm looking to maybe get an 8wt. And it will probably be a bvk.

[angler]

I have a 10' BVK specifically for chironomiding. Got it at dealer price. Works great. But I'd be hard pressed to pay full retail for it.

I also have numerous Scott (SAS, G3, STS, SVS all older models) and Loomis (IMX, IM6, GLX, Pro4x) rods.

There really is no comparison with any of these to a BVK

Buy the 'best' you can afford at the time of the purchase. Then you won't question your decision later.

[darrinhurst]

I'd take a solid look at the Orvis Recon. Heard it's a beaut! In the $5-600 range if I'm not mistaken.

[ÜberFly]

I guess one needs to define what "mid-range" is, as far as cost!!

[Current]

There's a Sage VXP listed in the Trading Post section. They're a very nice mid-range rod.

[Sage]

You're probably going to get 10 guys who own TFO rods tell you to get a BVK and same goes with other fly rod brands. But none of those people are you and might not have the same rod preferences. The better option is to go to one of the fly shops in Calgary and tell them your price range, where you plan on using it, etc. and they'll grab the rods that best match your criteria for you to test for yourself so you can pick the rod that best suits you.

 

BC is correct but I'd echo DHurst's suggestion and cast the Orvis Recon as one of the short list. Amazing rod for the dollar.

[TroutPanther]

Hi there,

 

In the market for a mid-range 5wt and looking for any recommendations? Currently looking at a G Loomis Pro 4X or Douglas DXF. Can't afford to go top end, even though I fish a lot. That said, saw a Sage One on sale for $700.

 

Thanks in advance.

I've got the pro4x in a 4 weight and really like it for dry fly fishing. It's a sweet stick for the price. Have never cast the 5 weight. Their warranty program is a bit of a pain in the ass - when I bought I had a "wildcard", which was essentially a one-time no fault free of charge replacement guarantee. They discontinued the program (after I had bought!) and they didn't honour the wildcard. I had to pay a good chunk >$100 to get the rod fixed. So you would want to read up on whatever their current warranty program is.

 

That said, it only broke because it got stepped on in the boat. I have broken my 6 weight bvk at least once in every section. It's now a Frankenstein of various blanks.

[BigFoamy]

You're probably going to get 10 guys who own TFO rods tell you to get a BVK and same goes with other fly rod brands. But none of those people are you and might not have the same rod preferences. The better option is to go to one of the fly shops in Calgary and tell them your price range, where you plan on using it, etc. and they'll grab the rods that best match your criteria for you to test for yourself so you can pick the rod that best suits you.

theres a reason why so many people have and like them, just saying

 

[BigFoamy]

is 700$ a sale

[BigFoamy]

not even a tfo guy, I just think I'm smarter than i used to be. it really is a good rod though.

[troutlover]

Hardy has a new rod out called the Jet. It is a softer action rod than a lot of these new expensive fast action rods. I think its a great rod but thats me many would hate it because they are not used to slowing down their cast and allowing the tip to load properly. The biggest pro to a slower action rod i find is you dont need to get 30' of line out the tip just to start to get a load.