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IMPORTANT
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Travel
Rod Test Conclusions
Peter Sutton: In trying to
come sort of conclusion as to the "best buy", I asked myself
to identify the rods I most enjoyed using and the rods that I would be
pleased to own and use for my own fishing. On this basis a number stand
out immediately.
Of the more expensive rods I felt that the Redington DFR and the
Orvis Trident TL Mid-Flex 6 weight were both excellent. The DFR
for its line speed and ultra tight loops and the Orvis for its smoothness,
accuracy and easy to live with mid-flex action.
Amongst the mid-price range the rods I most enjoyed using were the Redington TFF 9064 and the Orvis Silver Label TL both of which were outstanding performers.
At
the lower price end the Redington Red Fly and the Snowbee Prestige
2 both endeared themselves to me. The Red Fly for its all-round value
for money and excellent performance and the Prestige 2 for its super feel
and its ability to 'cast out of sight' (remember though that this is a
true 7 weight rod whilst the others are all 5 or 6 weights).
Terry Lawton: For me the "best buy" was the Redington
Wayfarer. This is a fantastic rod and, although the cost has risen
to £220 because of the weakness of the pound against the US dollar,
it is still real value for money. I am sure that I will buy one in due
course. Like Peter I thoroughly enjoyed the Orvis Silver Label. This is
an Orvis rod without any cost premium for the Orvis name.
The other rod that I liked particularly was the Vision Extreme but it does suffer slightly from the convenience point of view, compared with the Silver Label and the Wayfarer, from being a three piece. But don't let that put you off.
At the bottom end of the price range, the Snowbee Diamond II is an ideal rod for someone who will make only occasional use of a travel rod. But be prepared to be converted. The Vision Flywater at another £30 odd more is very definitely worth consideration by the budget angler.
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