Good fly rods for kid beginners? - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-28T17:42:40Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/good-fly-rods-for-kid-beginners?groupUrl=bluegillflyrodders&commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A747221&xg_source=activity&groupId=2036984%3AGroup%3A11090&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI should have added that my 9…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2018-03-02:2036984:Comment:7473352018-03-02T01:42:02.168ZRay Ditzenbergerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RayDitzenberger
<p>I should have added that my 9' 5wt black rod sits in the rod case while my 6' light rods get to see all the action. Don't sell them short. On a good day with no wind I can get out there 60' casts and I don't consider myself a good caster.</p>
<p>I should have added that my 9' 5wt black rod sits in the rod case while my 6' light rods get to see all the action. Don't sell them short. On a good day with no wind I can get out there 60' casts and I don't consider myself a good caster.</p> Eagle claw also makes a 6"6'…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2018-03-02:2036984:Comment:7472212018-03-02T01:30:22.986ZRay Ditzenbergerhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RayDitzenberger
<p>Eagle claw also makes a 6"6' 3/4wt rod that is a nice little rod that I would recommend. It actually works very well with a 5wt line. Put a cheap real and moderate line on it and you won't have a lot of money in it and she will have a fun little rod. I would never put a graphite rod in any beginners hands. They are too delicate and any little nick is inviting a catastrophic failure. Glass will take a lot more abuse. She will love it is my guess. I like mine and I have several black rods.…</p>
<p>Eagle claw also makes a 6"6' 3/4wt rod that is a nice little rod that I would recommend. It actually works very well with a 5wt line. Put a cheap real and moderate line on it and you won't have a lot of money in it and she will have a fun little rod. I would never put a graphite rod in any beginners hands. They are too delicate and any little nick is inviting a catastrophic failure. Glass will take a lot more abuse. She will love it is my guess. I like mine and I have several black rods. Some costing big bucks. Take the stress out of getting the first rig for a beginner, kid or not. </p> Have you ever considered tenk…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2017-02-17:2036984:Comment:7128672017-02-17T20:17:35.099ZRalph Kinghttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/RalphKing
<p>Have you ever considered tenkara? They are fantastic rods for teaching fly casting and a blast catching bluegills with. </p>
<p>Have you ever considered tenkara? They are fantastic rods for teaching fly casting and a blast catching bluegills with. </p> i have to agree with eagle cl…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2012-01-03:2036984:Comment:2311172012-01-03T23:48:43.521Zjim cosgrovehttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/jimcosgrove
<p>i have to agree with eagle claw.bought for kids or friends who want to try fly casting.it works really well i was surprised.little bait store by me went out of business.got it for 6 bucks.they had 5 i bought 1.oh well</p>
<p>i have to agree with eagle claw.bought for kids or friends who want to try fly casting.it works really well i was surprised.little bait store by me went out of business.got it for 6 bucks.they had 5 i bought 1.oh well</p> You can not go wrong with the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-19:2036984:Comment:2276242011-12-19T04:10:17.607ZGillbusterhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/Gillbuster
<p>You can not go wrong with the 2010 Eagle Claw featherlight. I recently purchased this rod for $19.95 at Dick Sporting Goods. What I thought would be a cheap yellow fly rod that would be put in the closet for my nephew, I was astonished with action and performance of this rod. I have over 50 fiberglass rod, Wonderord, Fenwicks Phillipsons and I have to say this rod is every bit as good as my other rods... It is a great rod not just for a beginner but for veterean like myself..</p>
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<p>You can not go wrong with the 2010 Eagle Claw featherlight. I recently purchased this rod for $19.95 at Dick Sporting Goods. What I thought would be a cheap yellow fly rod that would be put in the closet for my nephew, I was astonished with action and performance of this rod. I have over 50 fiberglass rod, Wonderord, Fenwicks Phillipsons and I have to say this rod is every bit as good as my other rods... It is a great rod not just for a beginner but for veterean like myself..</p>
<p>Here is a nice writeup on the rod </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flyfishohio.com/Eagle_Claw_Featherlight_FL300-8.htm">http://www.flyfishohio.com/Eagle_Claw_Featherlight_FL300-8.htm</a></p> The feather light eagle claw…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-01:2036984:Comment:2240062011-12-01T12:17:16.561ZGreg McWilliamshttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/GregMcWilliams
<p>The feather light eagle claw is a nice little rod, cast nicely, and for the price is nice to have as a spare anyway!!!!</p>
<p>The tfo are great little rod and have a unlimited lifetime warrenty!!!!!!</p>
<p>That is a good price on the on the combo kit from ll bean, I have never fished it but then she is set up!!!!!</p>
<p>Everytime I buy a new flyrod I go thru the same problem you do!!!!! I do have 4 TFO rods and had to have my 2 wt. replaced sent it in on a Monday, They had it back to me…</p>
<p>The feather light eagle claw is a nice little rod, cast nicely, and for the price is nice to have as a spare anyway!!!!</p>
<p>The tfo are great little rod and have a unlimited lifetime warrenty!!!!!!</p>
<p>That is a good price on the on the combo kit from ll bean, I have never fished it but then she is set up!!!!!</p>
<p>Everytime I buy a new flyrod I go thru the same problem you do!!!!! I do have 4 TFO rods and had to have my 2 wt. replaced sent it in on a Monday, They had it back to me on Friday!!!!! $25. replacement cost which is shipping and handleing!!!!!</p>
<p>SO MANY RODS SO LITTLE TIME!!!!!!!</p> Thanks, Jim. I scratched the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-12-01:2036984:Comment:2238632011-12-01T00:50:45.260ZJBplusThuyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JonathanByrne
<p>Thanks, Jim. I scratched the Echo Gecko from the list partly based on price and partly because if she decides it isn't for her and I wind up using it myself or selling it, I'd rather have something a little more toned-down :-)</p>
<p>Thanks, Jim. I scratched the Echo Gecko from the list partly based on price and partly because if she decides it isn't for her and I wind up using it myself or selling it, I'd rather have something a little more toned-down :-)</p> I teach kids to fish all the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2011-11-30:2036984:Comment:2238522011-11-30T20:38:28.557ZJim Ducyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimDucy
<p>I teach kids to fish all the time. Try this out;</p>
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<p>Helping to make fly fishing easy for youngsters was Tim Rajeff's goal when he created the ECHO GECKO rods. No longer do children have to learn to fly fish with a rod that is too long or too stiff or use a rod with a handle designed for adult hands. ECHO GECKO rods have a special diameter handle and a small 2" long fighting butt that allows the smallest anglers to use two hands to cast. A bright yellow blank and a fun colored handle make these rods as much fun to look at as they are to cast. The rod is a great length for trout, pan fish, and bass. The rod can handle a short belly WF5 or a standard WF4 line.</p>
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<li>Bright yellow gloss blank with orange thread wraps</li>
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<li>Rod sock and sturdy cordura covered rod case</li>
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<p>I like a 5wt line and if you go hole hog look on ebay and get a Sears red colored fly reel then you are in business. Find your self a pond with blue gills and some #10 yellow popper next spring leave your rod home and go out and fun some fun wih your little girl on a sunny afternoon, have memories for a life time. Do this as offten as possible! Jim Ducy</p>