Choosing the Right Fly Rod
May 29, 2019
Whether you’re new to fly fishing, looking to upgrade rods, or are a seasoned pro, buying a new fly rod can be a tricky task. There are so many different companies, flexes, lengths, weights, and uses that picking the perfect one for you can be overwhelming. Lucky for you North Park Anglers is here to help. Today we are going to give a brief overview of some of our favorite rods that we sell in the shop and what we use them for.
Beginner/Entry 
Level Rods
Orvis Clearwater: The Orvis Clearwater is a great rod for a new angler or for someone looking for a good performing rod with a great 25 year warranty. It has a perfect balance of flex and accuracy which makes it a great all around rod for fishing everything from dry flies to streamers.
Scott A4: The Scott A4 is also a great option for a new angler looking to get their first rod with good perforamance and warranty or someone who is wanting to experiment with new types of fishing, but doesn’t want to spend a fortune on a new rod.
Mid-Level/Intermediate Fly Rods
Orvis Recon: The Orvis Recon is a step up from the Clearwater, offering faster action and higher performace, still within a pretty affordable price range. It is a great rod for someone who is looking for a step up from their orignal fly rod, but doesn’t want to dive too far in to the fast action, extrememly high-performance (and expensive) rods yet.
Upper Level/Advanced Fly Rods
Orvis Helios 3: The Orvis Helios 3 rods are extremely accurate, fast action, high performing fly rods. If you’re an experienced angler looking for one of the best rods on the market, this rod is for you. One cast on the H3 and it sells itself. The Helios 3 series comes in a D and an F series; D for distance, F for finess. The F has a softer tip so it better for softly delivering dry flies or dry/dropper rigs, where the D is more stiff and is great for delivering large flies, such as streamers, at long distances
Scott Radian: The Radian is Scott’s high-end, fast action fly rod designed for the experienced angler. It is branded to combine “Fast and Feel,” giving the angler a delicate feel with uncompromised speed. The Radian is a great option for loyal Scott customers who are wanting one of the best rods on the market.
Scott G Series: The Scott G Series is another high-end rod, but one that is medium action. These rods combine the classic flex of a medium action rod while maintaining stability throughout the middle of the rod to generate higher line speeds. This rod is great for someone looking for a high-end rod, but doesn’t want a super fast rod and wants to kep the more delicate feel of a medium-action rod.
For most, buying a new fly rod is not something that is taken lightly. Reading and watching online reviews can be very useful, but we highly reccommed getting a few rods in your hands before you fork over a credit card. At North Park Anglers we are more than happy to put a reel on any fly rod we sell that you are looking at buying and letting you cast it. In addition to that, all of our employees are very knowledgebale on all of the rods we sell in the shop, and make an effort to cast each and every one of them so we can understand their feel and purpose to help you feel less overwhelemd and make a more informed purchase.
Now through Father’s Day, if you bring in and donate any old functioning rod we will give you 20% off any fly rod we sell in the shop over $300. Stop in and let us help you find your next perfect rod!
