woodsman2230 Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Hey guys I am taking a trip to Bozeman Montana here in about a month. What kind of rod should I use for trout out there, also what size would be the best? I was looking at a Fenwick. Thanks. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Re: New Rod? Fly rod, spinning rod, or baitcasting rod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Re: New Rod? I've never fished out west, but since no one else is posting I'll try to help. I would think a 3 weight fly rod would be good, and is your spin casting, a short (5 or 6 foot) light action rod?? PM Andymansavage, I know he lives out west on fishing for trout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andymansavage Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Re: New Rod? If you are looking at fly fishing, I would reccomend a good light 5 wt rod. Any good brand will do. Baitcasting rods are not really usefull for trout except for trolling because most lures are lighter than those baitcasting equipment is made for. As for spinning rods, I prefer 6 1/2- 7 ft rods with medium light action. I usually take a 7 ft med action rod for spoons and crankbaits and a 6 1/2 ft light rod for "fly and bubble" and spinning or jigging. It all depends on the type of fishing you plan to do. As far as brands, Fenwick is great and any rod with IM7 or higher graphite and blank through handle construction will provide the sensitivity needed for any spinning application. Stick with 6 pound or less mono line and a reel with a good smooth drag and you should be fine. Hope this helps, let me know if you want more info. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Re: New Rod? i fish a st. croix avid 4 wt 8ft fly rod, and absolutely love it, use to have a 4 wt 7'6 ft fish eagle by cabelas, and like that too, but ill never by another fly rod that aint st croix, fish out west a few times a year in colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter4life Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Re: New Rod? Regardless of what style of fishing you plan to do, you can't go wrong with a St. Croix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyrod64 Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Re: New Rod? I'm partial to a fenwick myself. It has a good feel to it and I love the action. I have an 8ft 5wt and a 9ft pack rod. As was already said, any good brand name is good, and the St. croix are excellent. One thing I know about the fenwicks is that they stand by thier warranty. My first one was a 8ft handmade glass rod. I slammed it shut in the door . When I sent it to them and told them how I broke, that particular rod was no longer available so they let me have any rod they made at cost. I got an 8ft eagle. I broke it fishing one day and sent it back and they replaced it. No hassel in either case. You can't beat service like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman2230 Posted April 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Re: New Rod? Thanks guys I appreciate the advice a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMn106 Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Re: New Rod? I just bought a 7' light/med st croix at gander mountain for$70, i will go test it out this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyt03 Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 Re: New Rod? [ QUOTE ] Regardless of what style of fishing you plan to do, you can't go wrong with a St. Croix [/ QUOTE ] I will definitely agree with that statement. Thats all I own now, for the quality and price you cant beat them. I've even had a few break (my fault) and got them replaced for free no questions asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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