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08-17-2007, 10:58 AM
Looking into a new salt rig for next year and need to nail it down now, so I can keep an eye out for specials, and add it to my Christmas list! I have decided to go with a 10wt. Rig and keep my 9 wt. stuff for backup.
Starting with Rod, I am thinking best value would be TFO TiCrX for around $250. I am using a TFO Pro series now that is OK, but a little on the soft side. Sometimes it feels like it is having a hard time handling the 250 grain sinking line, but it might just take some time to get used to it. My old Gold Cup rod seemed to handle the TS 350 much better. Anyone use these rods? I am also open to other suggestions, Sage, Albright, ect that fall into that price range.
Reel - thinking that the best “Bang for the Buck” seems to be Teton Tioga. I like the idea of having LA spool and a standard spool that holds lots of backing (Albies). I am a little confused when it comes to selecting reels, but thinking I should get the regular Tioga, or should I get the Magnum(Large arbor, wide spool)? As always open to other options, but really looking for people who have experience with the above mentioned, and I am sure there are tons on this site.
Reel is pretty much a done deal, unless I hear about something else in that price range that I must have. Rod is another thing, here are a fews options.
Albright XX series – High $300
Albright A-5 series – Low $200 (5 piece rods?)
Sage – Priced out, Launch series has no 10 wt.
Gloomis Crosscurrent - High $300
TFO Teeny series Low $200
TFO TiCrx – Low $200
Orvis T-3’s High $300
BTW, I did just read the Albright XX vs. TFO TiCr post. Thanks!
Starting with Rod, I am thinking best value would be TFO TiCrX for around $250. I am using a TFO Pro series now that is OK, but a little on the soft side. Sometimes it feels like it is having a hard time handling the 250 grain sinking line, but it might just take some time to get used to it. My old Gold Cup rod seemed to handle the TS 350 much better. Anyone use these rods? I am also open to other suggestions, Sage, Albright, ect that fall into that price range.
Reel - thinking that the best “Bang for the Buck” seems to be Teton Tioga. I like the idea of having LA spool and a standard spool that holds lots of backing (Albies). I am a little confused when it comes to selecting reels, but thinking I should get the regular Tioga, or should I get the Magnum(Large arbor, wide spool)? As always open to other options, but really looking for people who have experience with the above mentioned, and I am sure there are tons on this site.
Reel is pretty much a done deal, unless I hear about something else in that price range that I must have. Rod is another thing, here are a fews options.
Albright XX series – High $300
Albright A-5 series – Low $200 (5 piece rods?)
Sage – Priced out, Launch series has no 10 wt.
Gloomis Crosscurrent - High $300
TFO Teeny series Low $200
TFO TiCrx – Low $200
Orvis T-3’s High $300
BTW, I did just read the Albright XX vs. TFO TiCr post. Thanks!