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    WTB: 2 or 3 wt setup, not too expensive

    If anyone has one they wanna get rid of let me know. Something backpacking friendly, maybe 6'6" - 7'6" 4 piece, under $200 with rod and reel/line. I'm growing increasingly fond of fishing with the lightest possible rod that I can get away with, but my 7'6" 4 wt is only 2 pieces so its tough to hike with, so a short, lightweight rod needs to join the quiver. Thanks.

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    here is a 4 piece, but it is a 4wt...

    http://albrighttackle.com/items/fly-...454-detail.htm

    Still a good deal though.

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    are those good rods? I have no experience with them, but if they are thats a good buy and I wouldnt have to buy a new reel too which is a big plus.

    EDIT: used the search function, oops. Thanks for the link, cant believe I missed those...
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    Quote Originally Posted by couloirman View Post
    are those good rods? I have no experience with them, but if they are thats a good buy and I wouldnt have to buy a new reel too which is a big plus.

    EDIT: used the search function, oops. Thanks for the link, cant believe I missed those...





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    There is a guy on Ebay username "rowriverfshr" he sells 6'6" 2 wt 4 pc forecast rods they are great, only $100.00 and He has a lifetime "fix it"....I have been fishing his rods for years and they rule, anyting else is a waste of CASH. I have many Orvis, G loomis, Scott.... His rods are great for the price. I have only broken one and have put them to the test a few times when I thought they would bust, but they "Rule" as above mentioned. Customer service is outstanding. I have 3 friends that have all bought his rods and we enjoy bending them to the cork...makes the smaller fish seem Huge.
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    i got my 2 wt set up (tfo 6' 2 wt 2piece, ross reel, Rio floating line) from sportsman's warehouse for just about 200 brand new.

    while it is a 2 piece, a 6' 2 piece means 3' sections so not bad for packing.
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    my wallet is not happy with albright right now, my quiver just doubled.

    Has anyone fished the bugati reel? Looks like a good buy but I read some not so good reviews on some other forum.

    oh and thanks for the ebay tip, Im bidding on one right now(none of you maggots bid against me ok?)
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    Quote Originally Posted by yonskion View Post
    There is a guy on Ebay username "rowriverfshr" he sells 6'6" 2 wt 4 pc forecast rods they are great, only $100.00 and He has a lifetime "fix it"....I have been fishing his rods for years and they rule, anyting else is a waste of CASH. I have many Orvis, G loomis, Scott.... His rods are great for the price. I have only broken one and have put them to the test a few times when I thought they would bust, but they "Rule" as above mentioned. Customer service is outstanding. I have 3 friends that have all bought his rods and we enjoy bending them to the cork...makes the smaller fish seem Huge.

    Just wanted to add that I did win an auction for a "rowriverfshr" 2wt, cost me 75+ship, the rod arrived yesterday and is very, very well made. Cant wait for my new ross vexsis reel(so long to a "not too expensive" setup, haha) to arrive so I can take her out on the water, thanks again for the tip.
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    Quote Originally Posted by couloirman View Post
    Has anyone fished the bugati reel?
    I haven't fished one but I bought one off that Albright sale as a gift for a friend. It's okay. I greased the bearings with some Park waterproof, and greased the drag knob detent a bit, as it was sort of rough in adjustment.

    It's actually not too bad for $34.

    For the OP, check out the Albright A5 3wt @ $112.00
    I just bought the A5 5wt for my dad, and it's a nice rod, or so it seems from front porch ghost casting.

    Anyone tried the TFO Lefty Kreh Professional Series 7'6" 3wt? It's about the same price.
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    I have the 7'6" TFO 3wt! Nice, slow, and smooth. I love it for smaller creeks and still water fishing.

    Org. I wanted the 8'6" 3wt but after casting that and the 7'6" side-by-side I was all about the shorter rod (sloooow-pitch).


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    Quote Originally Posted by bio-smear View Post
    Anyone tried the TFO Lefty Kreh Professional Series 7'6" 3wt? It's about the same price.
    I have it in a larger size and love it.
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    so, I just got my albright bugati 3/4 wt reel in the mail, and was wondering one thing; is there anything wrong with me spooling it up for my 2 wt or will that be too unbalanced and I will regret it?
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    I have an aoutift I got from Cabela's almost 10 years ago (3 wt, 2 piece) for dam cheap and it's been outstanding. the reel isn't the best, but it's graphite so it's very light and balances the rod well

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    Quote Originally Posted by couloirman View Post
    so, I just got my albright bugati 3/4 wt reel in the mail, and was wondering one thing; is there anything wrong with me spooling it up for my 2 wt or will that be too unbalanced and I will regret it?
    Probably be fine. Only one way to find out.

    That Bugati I bought has become smoother in operation with a little fiddling. Not bad for the price.

    I've become a fan of the extra spool. Kind cool to be able to swap between floating and sinking tip line like a handgun magazine.

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    check out echo

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    Hey and Sage replaced the Fli series with the flight so you can find their 3wts for like $170ish give or take. It's a sweet rod.

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    Anybody know any shops that would ship to euroland, or some good webshops in europe? I have hard time trying to find cheap 2#wt rod and reel from finnish webshops.

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