MY FLY RODS

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[TempleForkOutfitters]

Thanks for the kind words, Ben! We hope 2023 is the year of the musky for you with those 12wts! 💪

[floydk]

Orvis customer service and rod warranty are both excellent. I purchased a rod and chuckled when they offered the 25 year warranty. This was pre-internet and when the warranty registrations were done on a mail-in card. 24 years and 11 months later I broke my PM-10 4wt and I was going to toss it however it was technically under the warranty so I called Orvis and they told me to send it in. They couldn't repair it but sent me an equivalent replacement. They kept their promise. I was impressed.

[AboutTrout]

Echo makes some unbelievably good sticks in the value price point. Great video!

[matthewahlberg]

I’ve seen a lot of your videos, and this is my favorite and a big reason was hearing you talk about the Helios. You talked about a great rod and how that specific great rod is not the best for you because of its action, where a lot of guys would say that it plain sucks. I know that’s it is a great rod too as I own a 3d in a 9wt as my main saltwater and flats rod, and can totally see how you would like to stick mostly with that St. Croix. This video shows your insight, awareness and lack of ignorance that a lot of people are in short supply. Great job at being on the ball and respectful as always and tight lines!

[sgrahammd]

Tip: Ben, if you have a rod that lacks a hook keeper just put a rubber band (thick like that come with asparagus) on the rod just above the cork and hook your fly into it.

[rustyknott-W.D]

One of my faves is a Fenwick HMG 8' 5wt 2 piece I bought in 1981 and still fish with. Also, TFO customer service is great. I broke my BVK rod and they replaced the section even though they no longer make that model. You can't beat that. My Orvis Recon 9' 5wt is a dream, also. But really, flyrod selection is an extremely subjective thing, as you say. Good fishers will catch fish no matter what
rod they use, so it's a very personal choice. "You say to-MAY-to, I say to-MAH-to"

[anthonynapolitano]

This, for me is the first time I ever saw you without a Beer. Is this a new years resolution?

[JP-dzzu]

Bro, you forgot to show your Tenkara rod.

[RSdd]

St. Croix needs to bring back the Avid and Legend series and also the Tidemaster spinning rods. Legend Ultra 5 wt is still my all-time favorite. My friends kid kicked my Tidemaster over the side of the boat in the Gulf of Mexico and claimed that "a shark stole it".

[stanmasneri]

Right there with you on Sage. Another ex-customer!

[gnlman]

I totally agree with you about using a fly rod that works with the way you cast. I was ready to buy the top of the line Scott Radiant, but the Flex casted better for me. Thanks for the great video.

[Bismarckisawesome]

This is a great video because it shows how easy it is to build up a quiver. I haven't been fly fishing very long and I already three rods.

[billfalco]

I sold off my Helios 3 and grabbed a Recon in its place, and I couldn’t be happier. Way nicer rod in my opinion.

[claytonballerine]

i used to hate on ovis products till your Alaska video and they hooked you up. I picked up the Helios 3d 8 weight... broke the tip within 10 min in the fan playing with it. Orvis got me a new tip within 3 days!!! That alone one me over. Many companies just suck at a warranty fix but Orvis just killed it!

[MyPancho]

Thx for the great info I love this kind of jazz...

[thobbs]

Hey Ben, I've been using, buying, and selling fly rods wholesale and retail for 46 years. Still have my first rod though, a 2 piece 8ft 5/6 Cherry In any case, great vid, and thanks for the blunt truth that rods fit people differently, application matters, and the label doesn't make you good !!! You didn't say that, but I did. Keep smackin' em' in the back of the head with your advice about the fly game... um sport, hobby thing. Good stuff.

[gregorykjones]

I used to be a "anything but Orvis" guy but bought a clearwater from a friend, broke it and Orvis customer service was great. Had it stolen and bought another Orvis. Love Scott and have a bunch. I like that they are from Colorado, great customer service and the rods fit my casting. Been moving off of Sage lately. Had a friend try to return a rod for repair and they wouldn't even take it back.

[jimholland]

Thanks Ben, always enjoy hearing what you think and say, stay huge👍

[MarkBevans]

Nice bunch of rods, 😊 even though I got a few more in my stash, I think I need to buy another for spring, thanks for pushing me more in debt 😂

[TheOutdoorUniversity]

Ha! I always love the gear walkthrough. Thanks for the content.