You mentioned dividers? In the tube there's dividers??? Also, I'm looking for the 4wt and wondering how the Battenkill 3/4 or the Battenkill II would balance out on it? Thanks!
Hey! This is a rod im interested in buying. I plan to pair it with a sage spectrum c. I just can’t chose what size I should buy. I fish all the way from wild rainbows to 30 inch stock trout. Any recommendations? I think I’d prefer 8’6 or 9 foot. I just can’t choose which weight. O also one last thing do you think the spectrum c is a good pairing or should I go for something else
Your choice of rod weight will depend entirely on what size flies/rigs you think you will be fishing most often. If you are the kinda angler who wants to fish Dry Flies most the time I'd say 4wt. However if you almost always find yourself nymphing with a big indicator setup or throwing some smaller streamers I would tell you to go for the 6 weight. The 5wt is a good middle ground that will cover all of these scenarios well enough but won't really be a specialist for any of them. I wouldn't want to talk you out of the Sage, it's a nice reel and will pair nicely. However, spending more of your budget on the Rod and the Fly Line over the reel is what I would advise for MOST trout fishing. Check out our Coffee Break episodes to hear tons of tips and advice on gear, fly tying and more. Thanks for watching!
@@AvidMax Thank you. I think based if this that a 6wt or 5wt is best because I normally fish nymphs. Mainly rubber legs, eggs, and princes. I also use streamers. I rarely fish drys as the fish don’t bite them as much as other rivers.
@@AvidMax Also as for spending more on a rod and line I feel like I’m getting pretty good line (rio gold), if I wanted to bump up the price a bit next step seems like the carbon xl
Rio Gold should do you well. The Carbon XL is an excellent all-around Trout Rod. We have it available in a 9ft 5wt and a 9ft 6wt. The 6wt will do better with indicators and multiple flies split-shot etc., or streamers with a little weight. The 5wt will take more work on your end to do those things but will feel a little better when you hook into trout on the smaller end.
Good question, for indicator fishing I like the Scientific Anglers Mastery MPX ( www.avidmax.com/scientific-anglers-mastery-mpx-taper-fly-fishing-fishing-line/ ), for dries I like the Scientific Anglers Mastery Infinity ( www.avidmax.com/scientific-anglers-mastery-infinity-fly-line/ ) as well as the Scientific Anglers Mastery Trout for a good all-rounder ( www.avidmax.com/scientific-anglers-mastery-trout-taper-fly-line-dry-tip/ )
I am undecided between redington CT 9´ 4wt or redington Hydrogen 9´ 3wt, I would use it for dry flies and nymphs with indicator, which do you think is better for me? thank you
You mentioned dividers? In the tube there's dividers???
Also, I'm looking for the 4wt and wondering how the Battenkill 3/4 or the Battenkill II would balance out on it? Thanks!
The included case does have dividers, yes. Also, the Battenkill II would be a good compliment to this rod in a 3/4!
that’s the exact setup i’m planning on getting lmao
Hey! This is a rod im interested in buying. I plan to pair it with a sage spectrum c. I just can’t chose what size I should buy. I fish all the way from wild rainbows to 30 inch stock trout. Any recommendations? I think I’d prefer 8’6 or 9 foot. I just can’t choose which weight. O also one last thing do you think the spectrum c is a good pairing or should I go for something else
Your choice of rod weight will depend entirely on what size flies/rigs you think you will be fishing most often. If you are the kinda angler who wants to fish Dry Flies most the time I'd say 4wt. However if you almost always find yourself nymphing with a big indicator setup or throwing some smaller streamers I would tell you to go for the 6 weight. The 5wt is a good middle ground that will cover all of these scenarios well enough but won't really be a specialist for any of them. I wouldn't want to talk you out of the Sage, it's a nice reel and will pair nicely. However, spending more of your budget on the Rod and the Fly Line over the reel is what I would advise for MOST trout fishing. Check out our Coffee Break episodes to hear tons of tips and advice on gear, fly tying and more. Thanks for watching!
@@AvidMax Thank you. I think based if this that a 6wt or 5wt is best because I normally fish nymphs. Mainly rubber legs, eggs, and princes. I also use streamers. I rarely fish drys as the fish don’t bite them as much as other rivers.
@@AvidMax Also as for spending more on a rod and line I feel like I’m getting pretty good line (rio gold), if I wanted to bump up the price a bit next step seems like the carbon xl
Rio Gold should do you well. The Carbon XL is an excellent all-around Trout Rod. We have it available in a 9ft 5wt and a 9ft 6wt. The 6wt will do better with indicators and multiple flies split-shot etc., or streamers with a little weight. The 5wt will take more work on your end to do those things but will feel a little better when you hook into trout on the smaller end.
Hello, I just ordered this rod, can you please recommend a line for a 9’ 5wt, up to $80? Thanks!
Good question, for indicator fishing I like the Scientific Anglers Mastery MPX ( www.avidmax.com/scientific-anglers-mastery-mpx-taper-fly-fishing-fishing-line/ ), for dries I like the Scientific Anglers Mastery Infinity ( www.avidmax.com/scientific-anglers-mastery-infinity-fly-line/ ) as well as the Scientific Anglers Mastery Trout for a good all-rounder ( www.avidmax.com/scientific-anglers-mastery-trout-taper-fly-line-dry-tip/ )
I am undecided between redington CT 9´ 4wt or redington Hydrogen 9´ 3wt, I would use it for dry flies and nymphs with indicator, which do you think is better for me? thank you
Go with the 4wt! Give us a call at Avidmax we are happy to give you more information!
What reel would you recommend to partner with this rod
We like either the Lamson Liquid reel. It has a great drag system and believe it's weight will balance the rod out nicely.
AvidMax wow i literally just decide on getting that exact reel
Would a 8 foot 6 5wt be good for creek trout fishing?
I’d go 7’6 3wt
Would a 9’ 5wt do well in warm water lakes and reservoirs? Does it have enough backbone for largemouth bass?
For Largemouth Bass we would recommend a 9 to 10 foot 6 or 7 weight rod!