dryangler Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Finally going to upgrade a bit from the 5wt 2pc TFO Signature and am looking at 4wt, 4pc rods. Hoping to stay around $250.00. Suggestions as to brand preference/experiences and retailer in Calgary appreciated. Smaller creeks with dries primarily with the annual chironomid trip to BC. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Finally going to upgrade a bit from the 5wt 2pc TFO Signature and am looking at 4wt, 4pc rods. Hoping to stay around $250.00. Suggestions as to brand preference/experiences and retailer in Calgary appreciated. Smaller creeks with dries primarily with the annual chironomid trip to BC. Thanks in advance. Just picked up a TFO Finesse 4wt 4pc 9', has not seen much action just yet..but very happy with it thus far. They offer them in a 8.6' as well, but I prefer the 9'. Even more so if you plan for chronomids on the lake. $239 retail I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanbritt Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 One thing you may want to consider (if you can wait) is to build your own rod. I build a nice 4pc 4wt dancraft sig5 which has similar action to the scott s3 I believe. I took a course at Fishtales and all in all it took a month to complete and total cost was around $250-$300. However, the rod is worth much more than that...both in quality and sentamental value. Other things you may want to look at and consider is used items for sale on the board or lots of the shops in town often have sales on older models too. However, I highly recommend casting them a few times to compare, see what you like for what type of fishing you'll do, and get the tool that will get the job done best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyer Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Totally assemble your own rod - I just completed a 4wt, 4 pcs of my own. Love it that much more cause it is mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboy Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Go demo some rods yourself.....only you will know what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDone Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I have a custom built 8'6 4wt 4pc on the trading post if you're interested. http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=8701 Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbow Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 oops didn't register the $$, no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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