12’ #7/8;
Our number one recommendation for anglers who want a rod that is easy to manage, yet powerful enough to handle both larger fish and flies, as well as various types of lines and casts. This 12’ is the right choice for small- to medium sized rivers and will have you casting effortless with any of the recommended rigs below.
If you prefer Scandi/Spey style casts and technique, we recommend using the following lines: 3D Compact 30 grams #7/8 Shooting Heads. These are available in seven models from Float to S2/5/7. 4D Compact Multi Tip (Bodies and Tips). The best combination is Floating (or F/S3) 22 grams Body with 12’/7gr Tips (Available from Float to S5/7). For Skagit Style casts, or generally more load of the rod, the following set-up will work well: 4D Compact 25 grams/385 grains Body + 10’ or 12’/7 grams/108 grains Tips. (Available from Float to S5/7).
13’ #8/9:
This is a great rod for work in small to medium sized rivers. The length and low weight make it effortless and easy to manage for anglers of all levels and ages. This has always been one of the most popular lengths and line weights for salmon- and sea trout-fishing in our Guideline range and we are happy to be able to offer an outstanding option at this price point as well now.
the rod, the following set-up will work well: 4D Compact 25 grams/385 grains Body + 10’ or 12’/7 grams/108 grains Tips. (Available from Float to S5/7).
If you like to cast it with Scandi/Spey style casts and technique, we recommend using the following lines with it: 3D Compact 33 grams #8/9 Shooting Heads. These are available in seven models from Float to S2/5/7. 4D Compact Multi Tip (Bodies and Tips). The best combination is Floating (or F/S3) 25 grams Body with 12’/7gr Tips (Available from Float to S5/7). For Skagit Style casts or generally more load of the rod, the following set-up will work well: 4D Compact 29 grams/447 grains Body + 10’ or 12’/7 grams/108 grains Tips. (Available from Float to S5/7).
14’ #9/10:
If you want one rod to cover most of your Salmon- and Sea Troutfishing and don’t want to break the bank, this is it! It is light and well balanced, has a medium fast action with a nice and quick recovery speed in the blank that makes casting and fishing effortless and easy. The tip has a balanced stiffness that will absorb and “forgive” casting errors, making this rod a perfect choice for novice and intermediate casters.