Recommend me a new rod 9-10' 7 wt

[Flagster]

Looking for a new big river rod for out here on the CO river in N. AZ...have a new 7wt reel and am looking for recommendations for a 9-10' rod...don't want a broom stick feel but want to be able to get those big nymphs out where they count...
I have a Winston Ibex (low pricepoint) in an 8wt that I am very fond of...looked at the Redingtons...like my Sage VT3 spey...
Lets hear what you say...
Thanks
Matt

[MAD Duo]

Since you know about Sage, I would recommend the new ONE rod they released. I get to open mine Xmas, it's a 7WT 9'6". I'll tell ya all about it after I get done throwing some big streamers! I'm hoping to try it out on Lake Mary for some northern pike come spring/summer, or maybe some winter browns in CO?

How do you like the VT3?

[Hafwit]

As rods get more expensive over time, it is nice to see some companies making excellent rods at a better price. I would look into Beulah rods for sure and you may want to check out the new rods at Allen fly fishing. I have a few Beulah rods and I think they are as good as anything else out there. I just got an Allen Mystic rod and haven't tried it yet, but it seems decent. If you decide to buy any, let us know what you think.

Cheers,
Greg

[Flagster]

Thanks for the replies and suggestions...
I like my sage vt3 but it is a 14' spey and I don't get to use it much since the steelhead/salmon fishing isn't as good here in AZ as it was in WA and NY...
I settled on a temporary fix...a $100.00 Redington RS3...while I research other rods...Will post my opinion of this one when it comes this weekend...hope to get out next week for some winter browns and bows...

[constructeur]

Greg- Glad to hear that you're happy with your Allen rod so far! Justin and Evan are great people, and provide awesome service; something generally not associated within their price point.

Flagster- Whatever you get, I'd spend the majority of time focusing on the right line for both the rod and you. I have an Echo classic 10' 8wt and for river fishing have lined it with a Rio steelhead/Atlantic line. It took me some time finding a line that I liked ,but the payoff is that I have a line that can single spey in tight areas, nymphs well, and overcasts as well.

If you guys are ever in Seattle and want to fish with any of the Allen gear (or just fish), hit me up as I fish with Evan on a regular basis.

-Terry

[MAD Duo]

Flagster-I'm in Flag as well. If your interested in wetting a line with a local, PM me. Maybe we can compare 7WT's when you decide on yours?

[Hafwit]

I should also point out that if you look at the Allen rods, they have their own reels as well. Recently they started offering a limited edition reel that looks quite nice. It is a distinctive light blue with red trim. I have nothing to do with the company, but my father's name is the same as the company's including the spelling, so that was an additional stimulus for me to purchase some of their equipment.

Cheers,
Greg

[Flagster]

Flagster-I'm in Flag as well. If your interested in wetting a line with a local, PM me. Maybe we can compare 7WT's when you decide on yours?

for sure!...heading down to oak creek this week if you are interested...

[MAD Duo]

Flagster-I may be able to go this weekend, have you had any success down there lately?

[coho51]

I'd go with a cabelas switch rod in 11' 6wt. You can use it either way, over hand or double handed. Just got back from fishing steelhead and was playing with the switch even though the Clearwater river is big river.