MichiganFishing1997

I plan on fishing for pike, steelhead, maybe muskie. Just bigger sized fish in general. All i own right now is a 5wt.

That is great to hear, now i have this money saved up, is it worth putting it all into the one rod?

Good to know.

Okay good to know. Now do you have an Orvis shop near you? I do and i was wondering if they let you cast the rods.

Ah alright, now how did the action affect your casting?

I just love the look of that access! how fast is that action?

Good to know, im not new to fly fishing, i got my first rod in february, but i learn quick. I can cast well, still working on presentation, i know my knots, and iv landed many bass and blue gill on my 5wt. Its just one of those BPS intruders but it works well for the money. And i know its expensive but what about a Orvis Access outfit, the colors on the rod are beautiful to me.

Good to know. Yeah weight 135, so wight can make a difference here. Now what speed do you prefer? Mid? Fast?

Thanks, i will definitely get a 4 piece, and hopefully they will throw in some good line haha.Any problems with the St.Croix? And Jacob i love the suggestion of going to a local fly shop but i cant find one close, i have gotten all my stuff for tying and fishing from BPS.

Im looking into getting a new fly rod, 8 weight. Im thinking maybe anywhere from 250 to 350? 400 max. Under 250 works too. What brand or model would you suggest? im gonna use it for pike, steelhead, and other fish in that area. Gloomis, Orvis, TFO, Sage? I know orvis has a 25 year waranty which is good. Thanks for the feedback!

Thanks because i have the same issue with mine.

I dont know about the BPS but i have a Clarus and i love it!

thanks

Okay good to know. And whats a good line for the money? i need some for my 8wt. And how heavy of a leader for pike??

Thanks! i have a 9ft 5wt and a 9ft 8wt but there not the best. I tie my own flies too. but whats the biggest fish you would use your 8 for?

I dont know if there is anyone on here that fly fishes, but im looking at getting a 10wt fly rod for pike, carp, and other big fish. Im looking at spending around 200 dollars for the rod and 200 dollars for the reel. Suggestions and reasons why would be great.

very cool! are you able to do anything else? and is this an idea you trying to sell or show off?

okay good to know

It does help! how do you like the reel specifically?

Okay that definitely means something.

Great, thanks, still considering all other rods but this seemed like a really good option.

Oh alright, man i want that curado but its a little pricey.

thanks!

good to hear, what are you using for a reel? and iv been hearing mixed reviews on a rod this long for frogging what do you think??

hmm. I will check that out, you dont think 7 ft is too short?