Fly fishing for bass doesn’t have to be expensive! If you think you need some high dollar rod that can delicately deliver size 18 nymphs, you should probably take a step back and realize the size of the mouth that you’re throwing flies at. Bass don’t care if you have the most expensive rod on the block! All they care is that you are able to have the technique required to give your flies a lifelike movement. All you should worry about is not throwing your shoulder out from a poorly balanced, or ill fitted fly rod. These 3 fly rod combos are perfect for slinging baby-bird sized flies, all day long. Staying on a budget, and catching your favorite species is easy.
9’6″ 7-weight – Cabella’s Traditional II, Ross FlyStart Fly Rod Combo – $169.99
This is the combo that I used for 3 seasons before I passed it down to my nephew. He’s gotten another 2 seasons of use out of it, and it’s still going strong. The fast-action, high modulus graphite rods are perfect for loading heavy flies, and effortlessly casting weight forward fly lines exactly where you want them. The FlyStart fly reels from Ross have a super-smooth offset drag system that doesn’t twitch and jerk, breaking your leader, like some other, lower priced reels do.
9’6″ 7-weight – Cabella’s Traditional II, Three Forks Fly Rod Combo – $139.99
When my fishing partner wanted me to help him pick out a good rod without breaking his wallet, I told him the Traditional II fast-action was the way to go. He found it paired with a Three Forks fly reel and Cabela’s Prestige Plus weight-forward fly line, and has been using quite a bit. Prestige lines are great for slinging both deer hair bugs, as well as sinking flies and has a super glide technology for smooth casts.
9’0″ 8-weight – Cabella’s Wind River, Three Forks Fly Rod Combo – $109.99
If you’re really wanting to save money, and get out on your local waters, I present to you the Wind River fly rod combo from Cabelas. The IM6 graphite rod is perfect for learning how to cast heavy flies, and the shorter 9’0″ length is more forgiving and comfortable for beginner anglers. At only $109 you’re going to have a hard time finding a combo with this level of quality and craftsmanship.
You don’t just have to take my word for it on these fly rod combos, though. If you take a look at some of the other reviews left by customers that have also purchased them, it will be easy for you to see why they made it onto this list. When you’re ready to pick up a new rod, or get started in bass fly fishing, make sure to come back here and let me know which one you purchased by leaving a comment below. I’d love to hear some of your own stories on how they work in your local waters! Until next time, tight lines!
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