Good Deal or Bad Deal

[sinergy]

I new angler just looking to start getting my equipment together.
I've done allot of research and think Temple Fork Rods are the best bank for my buck I came across this deal

9' 5wt Temple Fork Professional ,
Okuma Sierra Reel in 4/5
Scientific Anglers Concept Fly Line

for 175.00

Without anybody really to ask I not sure if im getting skunked here or not
was wondering what your opinions were on this deal ?

[Mr. Loopy]

seems like a good deal to me....

[Danny]

Great set up at a good price.

[born2fish]

You'll throw the SA concept line away after 1 season, one of the worst lines on the market. The temple fork rods are decent and okuma reel is adequate. Not a bad deal for a first setup. My first setup was a pleuger rod and medalist reel, the whole thing cost about 50-60 bucks. Man that was a nasty setup, can't believe I used it for about 7 years. Of course I was 14 and didn't have much money, but that setup caught a lot of trout.

[Danny]

I have fished lots of different stuff, but my bread and butter is an orvis battenkill mid-arbor and a Loomis GL3 5wt. I love that set up and have fished lots more expensive stuff that I liked a lot less.

The set up you are talking about sounds like a killer first rig.

(just wondering if they are still screwing the medalist reel to the reel foot. I remember my screws coming loose and my reel falling in the river.)

[sinergy]

You'll throw the SA concept line away after 1 season, one of the worst lines on the market. The temple fork rods are decent and okuma reel is adequate. Not a bad deal for a first setup. My first setup was a pleuger rod and medalist reel, the whole thing cost about 50-60 bucks. Man that was a nasty setup, can't believe I used it for about 7 years. Of course I was 14 and didn't have much money, but that setup caught a lot of trout.

There some options heres the whole break down

Your choice of a Temple Fork Professional Fly Rod in sizes of a 8'6" 4wt, 8'6" 5wt, 9' 4wt or a 9' 5wt (recommended rod). You can upgrade to a Sage Launch Rod for $60 or a Scott V2 Rod for an additional $55. Each of the Temple Fork, Sage and Scott rods have Lifetime Warranties.
Your choice of an Okuma Sierra Reel in 2 sizes or you can upgrade to a Ross Flycast reel starting at $20.
Chose from the standard Scientific Anglers Concept Fly Line or upgrade for $5.00 to the SA Mastery Headstart Line with the new Telecast Bump so you feel how much line to have ready for your cast.

[RogueFish]

Cabelas.com had the Ross Flywaters for $39 a couple days ago, as of last night they upped the prices to $49. Still not a bad deal (Original price is like $99 I think).

[sinergy]

I dont know if Orem is out of the way for you, but we have some Scott and St. Croix avid series rods 30% off at Park's Sportsman.

We sell a TFO rod and reel combo for $100 bucks, add on a decent line for about $45...

I don't know if you are getting a "killer" deal, but its okay



Im in Draper so Orem isent too far. What price could you do with the setup above ?

[Jason]

The TFO Pro Series rods are great....go with a 9' 5 wt. You'll love it. I would however get a higher quality fly line.....you'll be much happier and it will last longer.

[skighhigh]

I would think twice before getting a TFO for river/stream fishing. I own a TFO TiCr in a 9 ft 6wt, I did cast a Professional series equivalent and noticed no difference other than the finish and hardware. Most everyone I have talked to agrees they are the same rod. Another thing about TFO is they tend to be stiff, not much in the tip for flex so mending line doesnt come easy for the new learner, also feeding out line while doing a downstream drift isn't as easy. Lefty Kreh is a saltwater fisherman (the endorser of TFO), if you read his book , 'Presenting the Fly' you will see why the rod is designed the way it is from the flex to the line guides. To back this up I have a friend who spent some time guiding in Alaska, he said they used TFO for there rental rods, my guess is because they can throw some big fly's to some big fish, but I could be wrong. I will say that in a float tube the rod does pick up line well and on stillwater it is great (I did over weight it with a WF7F line) .

I didn't notice if this is your first real investment or not but I would consider this, cast every rod you can afford, buy what feels the best, put as much money into this as you can. Don't skimp on a line, you can get by with like a Cortland 444 classic for like $46, it will work well. As far as the reel goes, an old fly fishing sage I learned from told me if i needed to get by just carry the line in my pocket. Don't take this part to literally. Get a cheap Okuma, I've heard guys say they like them as much as there more expensive reels. You can alway's reinvest after you get your use out of it.

Hope this helps

B

[sinergy]

skighhigh,

That some pretty sound advise Thank You. All this shopping is starting to wear me down All I wanted to do is some fishing :)

[nativecutt]

it can get pretty mindbending while shopping for a rod and reel setup. But today and today only we at Parks will be having a buy one get one half off on our clearance stuff. We do have a few Scott rods marked down to cost and we have some of last years St. Croix avids that are 30% off plus if you mention the site when you come in you get an extra 10% off. Just a thought if you want to get a killer deal on some new setup stuff.

[sinergy]

Wow sounds great were is parks ?

[Jason]

I would think twice before getting a TFO for river/stream fishing. I own a TFO TiCr in a 9 ft 6wt, I did cast a Professional series equivalent and noticed no difference other than the finish and hardware. Most everyone I have talked to agrees they are the same rod. Another thing about TFO is they tend to be stiff, not much in the tip for flex so mending line doesnt come easy for the new learner, also feeding out line while doing a downstream drift isn't as easy.

B
I'll have to disagree, respectfully. I've got a TiCR 9' 5wt and a Professional 9' 5wt and there is definitely a difference in the flex between the two. I think the Pro series rod is a great all around trout rod in a 9' 5wt. It's soft enough to cast dry flies with ease but stiff enough to nymph and throw some streamers. The TiCR on the other hand is definitely a fast action rod....great for streamers, heavy nymphing, fishing for bass or wipers, etc. Just my $.02.

[nativecutt]

We are in Orem @644 n. state we are only open till 6 on Saturdays though.