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My wife is a little over 5' and good at flipping for Kenai reds. I want to get her fishing for reds with a a fly rod. I was thinking a 9 weight, but looking for ideas on fly rod, length and reel. We live in Kenai and Sportsmans, Wilderness Way and Trustworthy are the main stores for that stuff.
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My fiance is the same size and a 9' nine weight worked just fine. I picked her up a Redington Crosswater rod and a Okuma SLV reel at Trustworthy for around $100 last year. Great setup for the value and was perfect for flipping for reds. -
Any of them 8 / 9 or 10W will work no need to spend large amounts of Cash if she is just flipping for Reds.
http://www.redington.com/fly-fishing...ts/crosswater/
http://www.echoflyfishing.com/html/r...product_type=1
http://www.tforods.com/fly-fishing.html
Or when your in Anch go to Cabela's and getter done. As Much as I am not a fan of their products concerning fly gear they actually offer a reasonable package deal.
If you are looking to upgrade Orvis Access: http://www.orvis.com/access-saltwater-fly-rods they have package deals as well but your looking at a significant purchase over $500.00 however they stand behind their products.
In reality the Okuma is a decent entry level outfit just a little heavy.Comment
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Can't go wrong with a TFO. they have a awesome life guarantee.
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Funny that's exactly what my wife uses and she likes it a lot.Originally posted by AKFly7 View Post
You don't need to spend big money on a red rod, Trustworthy has Okuma rods right now for like $50 or so that would work fine. I prefer the better feel of the $100 range lamiglass rods they sell.
Definitely agree on a 9wt, if she doesn't like the 9' length, cut it down and put a new end eye on it.Comment
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the Akuma reels are a very good reel for the money I think can't go wrong for the money SID
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