6 weight rod

[Granddad]

I will be looking for a new 9 ft. 6 wt rod. I have only about $100 to spend. I've seen some good rods for the price on e-bay and on the web. What would you recommend among the following:

St. Croix Pro (I have a 7'6" 4 wt and like it)
St. Croix Imperial
Sage LE
Diamondback All American
one of the lower end TFO rods
Eagle Claw's Granger GX rods?


Thanks.
Bill

[FlygURL]

What type of fishing will you be doing with it? Will you be throwing heavy flies or light ones mostly?

[NickelCigar]

http://kkflyfisher.com/rods/stcroix_premier.htmlhttp://kkflyfisher.com/rods/sage_le.html

[Granddad]

Both, but probably more often weighted flies. This will be a bass rod and a rod for larger trout streams and rivers.
Bill

[SlckTrck]

I have a 9' 6wt Diamondback All American rod. I love this rod. Casts well, not too heavy, very durable finish and metal 2 band uplocking reel seat. I have beat the crap out of this rod and it takes the abuse. I have used it for trout, bass, carp (really fun :) ) and have used it on saltwater. Cortland is the parent company I beleive and these rods are handmade in Vermont I think. Right in the USA. When I caught that big carp I had this rod fully flexed. No creaks or moans at all. I think a few of the members have this brand rod and are happy with them. Normally priced at around 200-210. You can find this rod for about 100 bucks now. Lifetime warranty is a big plus. Comapared to a St. Croix 9' 6wt Imperial model, the diamond back is a little stiffer. Plus you get a nice looking black pvc rod tube. Very slick and very tough. I have even taken this rod on a few flights with no problem. :D
FYI The TFO rods and Egle Claw rods do not come with a rod tube. Eagle claw, you get the rod and thats it, TFO you get a lovely rod sock.



Hope this helps.

[The Ole Man]

gdad--you can get a 9', 6 wt St Croix ProGraphite at championoutfitters.com for $70 and free shipping. The Pro has been replaced by the Premier, but Champion has a few Pro's left. Give Rod or Matt Champion a call.