RE: Redington rods

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 10:19:48 -0800

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I might be speaking out of turn here, perhaps it has already been posted in this thread and I missed it, but in case it hasn’t already been stated, Sage has acquired Redington. Their plan is to consolidate their operations in the Bainbridge Island plant and they have already or are planning to close the Florida facility. Here is a link to a press release on the subject:

 

http://www.flyfisherman.com/northwest/sageredington/

 

If this was already part of the thread, I humbly back-peddle slowly away…

 

On another subject, are there biting chums on the Swift Creek drift of the Skagit yet? I have Sage SLT rod that I would really like to cast.

 

- Dave

 

David Weitl

Northwest Realty Advisors, Inc.

3380 NE Rova Road

Poulsbo, WA  98370

(360) 779-3802

(360) 779-1467 fax

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-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Schmelzle
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 9:53 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Redington rods

 

You might want to check out the Sage Discovery series rods. Sage has discontinued the DS2 series and all the shops are closing them out at pretty good prices. The Western sport shop in California has the best prices I have seen online. Check out the link below. I bought a Winston Perfect reel from them last spring and their service was excellent

 

I bought a 2 piece DS2 9' #8 last summer for about $150, I needed an additional boat rod for Silver Salmon fishing at Neah Bay. I was so happy with it that I bought another one in September.  I also got a 4 piece DS2 8 1/2' #4. These rods all cast soo nice that it is hard to justify paying 4 times as much for one of the premium models. I bought all 3 of mine on e-bay for less than $150 ea.

 

Bob

 

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: ed

Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 8:50 AM

Subject: Re: Redington rods

 

Thanks for the info but I may have not included enough information on my part because I think all the rods you mentioned are 2 handed spey rods? Or at least the only rods I believe I have ever seen made by them where 2 handed spey. I am looking for a single handed 10 ft 6wt rod.

 

Reason I was looking at the Redington 10 ft is because I used a friends 10 ft 6wt RPL and really like the line control and casting I did with it this summer for summer runs. I have been told there is a big difference in the action of a RPL & a Regington, but price is very important too as I have a limited amount of cash and plan on maybe buying 2 rods on lay away for next summer, that is if I can afford the deposit on 2 rods. I can get both rods on sale right now through November.

 

Anyway let me know if I am mistaken about those manufacturers and I will be glad to check out their line of single handed rods I am always glad to get info on fly rods.

 

Ray

----- Original Message -----

From: jack cook

Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 9:24 AM

Subject: RE: Redington rods

 

Personally I find them to be less than the perfect casting tool.  They have fairly stiff butt sections and as such become harder to feel and control the load.  I also do not like the lightness, they are too light for their length.  You could look at the CND Expert 6/7 and especially Bob Meisers 11'7" 5/6/7.  It is a true 6/7 and casts lines like a Mach I 8/9(which is a 6/7) with no effort.  The fact that these two bend all the way to the butt cap makes them easy to learn on and a joy to fish when you get some experience.

 

Just my opinion.

 

 

Jack Cook
Steelhead Anglers
32231 East Bird Street

Box 594
Carnation, WA 98014-0594
(425) 922-5413
www.speyman.com 

www.flyfishwa.com

-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ed
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 12:12 PM
To: waflyfishers
Subject: Redington rods

Can anyone give me some insights/opinions on the Redington 10ft 6wt rods? I am thinking about buying one but know nothing about Redington or the action etc.

 

I know I can try it out at the shop but as I am not a quality caster I have a hard time getting the feel of a rod until I have fished with it 2 or 3 times.

 

Thank you,
Ray

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