Redington fly rods

[spromber]

Does anyone have any experience with Redington fly rods? I own a G Loomis GL3, 9' 7wt. that I am considering trading for a Redington 9' 7wt. to get a slower rod. I don't know about the Redington rods. Any help?

[Flyguy]

The G Lommis is woth about 3 times the amount of the Reddington. A Reddington will only run you about $100 dollars and the G.Lommis is worth hanging on to or selling out right. Take a trip to B****Pro as they carry both rods and compare the price. I would have to say you would be on the short end of the rod in this deal.



Flyguy

[Bird Dog]

Forget this trade! You will be very disappointed if you do. I think GL3s are fine rods, but if you must have a slower action (I couldn't imagine why) look at the Loomis GL2 series, Sage's Light Line (LL) or new VPS series rods. I recently fished with a buddy who had a Redington while I was using a Sage LL, I let him use my rod for a little while, and he decided right there on the stream that he would send his Redington back to the company and demand his money back. If you like the heavy, slow, cheap, feel and asthetics of a Redington, go for it. But your getting short changed. Just my opinion, I could be wrong. Remember, the bitter sweet taste of poor quality last long after the ecstasy of low price!

[spromber]

Thanks for the input, I am not going to make the trade.

[Hound]

Spromber,
I am dissapointed in those guys. Flyfishing is not about how expensive or cheap your rod is. You should get the rod with the best action in your opinion, regardless of how cheap or expensive it is. Alot of guys still fish fibergl****rods just because they like the action. I have an old Shakespeare fibergl****that has caught many a Chattahoochee Trout. I find that some of the inexpensive rods have action just as good as the more expensive ones. Just get what works best for you. Who cares what anyone else thinks.

Hound

[Bird Dog]

Hound is right. Fly Fishing has nothing to do with how much your equipment cost, and I didn't think that was at issue. You should buy what YOU like and find comfortable. You were asking about a 9 foot 7 weight rod, so I assumed you would be casting large flies to large fish like steelhed or bass, in which case a whimpy rod (like a Redington) would wear your arm out trying to make a long cast. But hey, you asked for opinions and you got them.
I myself am not a wealthy person at all (ask anyone who knows me), The Sage LL I spoke of I built from a blank, which saved me over $200. I could never afford a $450 fly rod, but if I had a Land Rover (and could afford the insurance) I wouldn't trade it in for a Yugo. Know what I mean? By the way, I think St. Croix rods are a tremendous value. I would highly recommend them too.

[Flyguy]

Hey now!!!

I think he should keep the Loomis and buy what feels right...you never now, the slower action rod might get old. Also buy seeling it you come out on top and could get a reddington and some other fishing gear to go with it. Heck I use an old lamagl****rod for steelhead back home...You are right Hound, its not about the money...fish what is right for your touch, but dont take a loss if you can keep it or sell it out right.



Flyguy