White River Fly Shop® Dogwood Canyon® Pre-assembled Fly Outfits
- High-performance two-piece graphite fly rod
- Anodized aluminum reel seat
- Matching all-aluminum disc-drag fly reel
- Preloaded with backing, weight forward fly line, and tapered leader
Rated 4.5 out of 5Â by 36
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by IsaiahJN Great FlyRod
This was my first fly rod, I received it this year for Christmas. I am very very pleased with this rod, it was very easy to learn how to use, I have had no problems with it and I am only loving it more and more each time I use it. If you are someone who wants to learn how to fly fish, loves to fly fish, or wants to give a fly rod as a gift, I HIGHLY recommend this rod. Thank you.
A Very Satisfied Customer,
Isaiah
December 31, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by FisherAndy1 Good Starter Fly Rod
This was my first Fly Rod. I have the 4 weight version. I still use it all the time. It has always caught me lots of fish and perfermed flawlessy. I really like the protective covering over the gears inside the reel so that dirt and mud dont get in them. Perfect for starters or anyone wanting a good cheap fly rod and reel.
December 27, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Lilbassboy my favorite fly rod and reel combo
i willnever use any other fly combo but this one. its at a low price, its durable, and i catch fish all the time.
June 23, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5Â by ajaimez great purchase
i toolk this rod out and so farn no fish but i love the way it work.
March 15, 2011
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I just want to try fly fishing can anyone reccomend what weight rod and line to try?I will be fishing rivers and ponds in nc for bream and bass.Answers
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6 weight is a good entry weight for trout, blue gill and bass. if you would rather go for pike, musky, salmon and steelhead i would suggest an 8 weightAnswers
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No, you have to either buy the right or left handed version. They aren't made like spinning reels where you can put the handle on either side.A:Â
Yes, this reel can be converted from right to left hand.Details:Â
I bought the Special Edition Dogwood Canyon fly rod combo for my woman. I like the feel of it and wonder in the 8'6" 5 wt is the same as it just not dogwood pink?Answers
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No, you still have to reel this reel in by yourself. It's manual, if I'm understanding your question correctly.Answers
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Rig the reel backwards. Tie up the line and leader (and backer if you want). You can tape off the leader to the reel and start winding gently. Once you get to the end, then tape (unless already tied) the backing. Keep reeling until you get the amount you want on the reel or per the mfg manual (I usually keep at least 1/8" from the frame).. Remember to keep the line moving back and forth to make an even distribution on the reel. When done, pull 5-6" more and cut. Pull the line off, and rig it the proper direction. This keeps you from continually rigging, pulling back off, cutting, reeling on again. Once you get this proper length, make sure you measure each section and then annotate in the fonrt cover of you manual. Mine reads like this:Backing 95 ft
Line: 90 ft
Leader: 9 ft
This way, I can modify if one length is longer than the rest.
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Typically around 100 yds of backing for a 9' 5wt.A:Â
Didn't measure specifically but it has to be about a hundred yards or more.Details:Â
I use this for bass, bluegill, bream and crappie...what do you suggest is the best length and weight for this application?Answers
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I would say a 4 or 5 weight. That's going to be right in the middle. I like to use a 3/4 weight for bluegill and a 6 for bass. A 5 weight would do both well I think.A:Â
6 weight should work fine.A:Â
I certainly mean you no disrespect, or shortness, but it seems, from your question that you basically seek a "one size fits all" solution to your fly fishing needs. In my 4 1/2 decades of experience, I have not found such! Having said that, here is my answer to your question(s) ....1) Your 9 ft rod is/will be/should be GREAT, assuming that you are not a so-called "expert" fly caster/fisherman, and you are fishing from/onto fairly "open" waters, like lakes, rivers, streams, etc. with fairly unlimited backcast & forecast areas. These could include fishing from a boat, fairly/reasonably brush/tree clear banks, etc. If you primarily fish in "tight" areas, like brush & tree filled banks of smaller streams, you would then be better served with a much shorter rod which would also necessitate more expertise and practice with same.
2) Your selection of #8wt. is what I would consider to be truly IDEAL for largemouth bass, particularly if you fish in an area where you can realistically expect to hook/catch "monsters" in the 5 pound (and up) size range. As far as smallmouth bass, bluegill, & trout go, I sincerely believe that an 8wt. outfit is gross overkill, and will "spook" more fish than it will catch.
3) For bluegill/bream, and "normal" or "smallish" sized trout, I use (and recommend that you use) a 4wt fly fishing rod & reel outfit. For "medium" sized trout, and a day of bluegill/bream fishing, a 6wt outfit would, in my opinion, be appropriate, given appropriately sized leaders, flies, etc.
4) I currently own/use both 4lb and 6 lb rod(s) and reel(s), spooled with WF-F line, and appropriate backing and leaders. I am in the process of researching (and buying) an 8lb outfit for my (hopefully) huge bass adventures. I prefer the "F" line, as opposed to a sinking line, except in/on specific locations/waters. I find it to be lighter, produces less "line slap" upon the water surface when cast, and generally better overall, assuming that your quarry are feeding on the surface.
IN SUMMARY, by ALL means, KEEP your 8 weight outfit, but I would suggest that you "relegate" it primarily to "industrial size(d)" bass fishing. Get yourself a "lighter" outfit, of either 4 weight or 6 weight, or preferably BOTH, for your smaller/lighter weight fish, particularly bluegill/bream, and most of the commonly found (and caught) trout.
If you found a mouse running through your kitchen one night, you certainly would not "call in" an "air strike", or a tank or artillary bombardment. A simple mouse trap, or maybe a .22 would be more than enough. The exact same thing applies to fly fishing - so don't "nuke 'em" with overkill - rather, match your equipment to the quarry at hand, and enjoy successful & enjoyable fly fishing for the rest of your life!
PS - Please do NOT "scrimp" or "be/get cheap" on your selection of fly line(s). Doing so will NOT serve you well, at all. I know it sounds foolish to buy an $80.00 "complete" fly outfit, and then spool it with $70.00 fly line, plus the added cost/expense of backing, leaders, flies, etc. Buy the BEST that is available, for your needs, and fish well. If you are unsure, the knowledgeable folks at Bass Pro can help/assist you in this serious decision making process.
CATCH LOTS, ENJOY IT ALL, and I hope that this has been a "little bit" helpful to you in your quest to "catch 'em all" !!
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Ordered that combo today - hope it is not on backorder. Am catching stripers in local creeks but they have been finicky lately, and hard to catch even when they are tearing the place up. I want to present some large striper flies to them and see if they can resist. Most of the flies I have ordered are 4-6inches in length. Will the 9', #8wt and reel combo handle stripers even if I try casting in the surf? I mean, I'm hoping to get some 20-30 fish, possibly in running water - will the rod handle them? How much line does the reel hold, in case I need to let a fish run? Thank you very much.



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