FLY FISHING - WHAT Rod Should you PICK?? [Friday Filler]

Having trouble working out what kind of rod you should buy and why..?
I talk you through some of the stuff you should be thinking about when choosing a fly fishing rod and break it down for you to hopefully make it less confusing!
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THE GEAR I USE:
RODS:
Helios 3 5F/6F -
Orvis NZ - bit.ly/2QMLi1p
Orvis US - bit.ly/39f4ivd
Helios 3 5D/6D -
Orvis NZ - bit.ly/2QMLi1p
Orvis US - bit.ly/2QF9aTS
Recon 2 5 Weight -
Orvis NZ - bit.ly/2XPvpZU
Orvis US - bit.ly/2MecWB1
REELS:
Orvis Mirage - bit.ly/2sfgb4n
Orvis Clearwater - bit.ly/2zQpGuR
Orvis Hydros - bit.ly/36MnnVT
FLY LINES:
Scientific Anglers:
Infinity Smooth US - bit.ly/3wpytfL
Infinity Smooth NZ - bit.ly/3wup7Q7
HOWLER BROS CLOTHING:
Howler Bros - bit.ly/2m65Pk7
Howler Bros NZ - bit.ly/2FFsIF2
LANYARD/ROD HOLDERr:
Golden Trout Lanyards - bit.ly/2mebncz
SUNGLASSES:
Flying Fisherman Sunglasses - bit.ly/2kFka6R
WADERS:
ORVIS PRO - bit.ly/3fIqRga
ORVIS PRO ZIPPER - bit.ly/3xhUzAa
WADING BOOTS:
Kilwell Sports - Orvis Pro - bit.ly/2kvKWi6
Orvis US - bit.ly/3a166Ih
BACKPACK:
Fishpond - bit.ly/2kgj6WU
HIP PACK:
Fishpond - bit.ly/2QZcysK
NET:
Rising - bit.ly/2ktcdlf
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[@gtoutdoorexcursions2938]

Fish, Fish, Fish! Exactly. Definitely agree on the fly line thing. First money well spent should be on upgrading the fly line. Even a junk 9ft 5wt combo rod and reel with a mid tier fly line will get ya moving and improving. You'll learn what you need the more you fish.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Exactly man, you get it 🤙

[@chrisbostock3787]

Alex, these fillers are gr8 for us old novis fisherman, keep up the good work.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Glad you like them!

[@JAR2.0]

Excellent advice all around! Always pick a tool that matches the task at hand. Learning about that pairing in the world of fly fishing takes time on water with the best line available. I couldn't agree with you more!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Great stuff man, glad it resonates with you 🤙

[@imraduin]

Created a Patreon account after never having done any similar form of monthly support before. Easiest Tier 2 of my life! Evey upload makes my week better. Thank you!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I saw that bro and thanks so much. I messaged you Straight back as soon as I saw u there🤙

[@ericsmith5024]

Great talk back Alex, match what fits you best great advice.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Nice one bro, glad you agree🤙

[@schmoonkie]

Firstly, Alex explained it well and logically. I own a large number of rods-mostly Winstons. Some are great, some are so-so. Each gives me joy when it’s well matched to the water. I own a few 5 weight 10 foot rods. One big name rod is just too heavy for a full day of fishing. This year I bought a 10 foot 5 weight Scott Centric rod. It performs similary to another 10 footer I own, but is much lighter. This makes a difference when you fish 8 plus hours. A good rod makes playing a fish a thrill.

[@lawrencemacd63]

Done perfectly Alex you couldn’t have put that any other way 🐟🎣🙂

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Cheers Lawrence, glad it came across ok🤙

[@stevenlycke2784]

Great tutorial.

[@Rangerglx]

Love the channel! The trout in NZ are stunning…..

[@ColorfulCOFlyFishing]

I still fish a $180 echo rod after fishing for about 1.5 years. I’ve also gone almost everyday and it’s still is sturdy!

[@tomrivera8480]

Hey great advice bro! In my first 2 years of fly fishing I broke two Rod tips (no warranty) and ran over 1 rod with my Jeep! Woulda sucked If they had cost $900 each!! Start out cheap, get good, then splurge! As always good stuff man thanks for what you do!👍

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Haha, I can empathise with breaking shit Tom!!! It’s gonna happen though 🤷‍♂️ I did 6 in a season once 😆

[@markburnett2890]

I watched your video on the Orvis Blackout in 2018 - interesting to see it's now called the Helios# Blackout! You picked it right. I was also interested in your comment that you weren't sure about the extra 5 inches of length because my main go to rod is a Daiwa Whisper 10' 3" size 8 rod which is now I estimate 36 years old. If I bump into you on the Tongariro you can try it out! It has caught salmon, sea trout, browns, rainbows and brook trout and still going strong. Keep up the good work!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

That extra length has its uses but only In certain situations. I think I still prefer the H3 for the bulk of my fishing here🤙

[@damianbengree8483]

Cheers for Friday Filler, always great info. What's your thoughts on taking casting lessons before purchasing a more expensive rod, reel, line?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Great idea at any point in your fishing journey bro - if there is someone that can do that for you, it would be well worth it.

[@DavidStanleymusic]

I own a 5wt but I onlt use my 8 wt the rod cost me 100$ off Amazon and is the best one I ever owned

[@paulcarter5731]

If your serious about giving fly fishing a go, get some tuition/casting lesson, it's amust. Also most instructors/guides have an array of rods and lines pne can try. Plus it's good to start on good grounding in learning the basics, from personal experience it's hard to get rid of early 'bad habits'!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Agree 100 percent - being self taught, I wish I had that available to me when I was trying to work it all out!!

[@damianbengree8483]

Totally agree, however, finding a casting instructor in Wellington is very difficult. I'd be happy to travel to Turangi for a days tuition.

[@kellysmith4555]

You are a great help kelly Montana

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Awesome Kelly, glad its useful..

[@ahatzi5609]

Love your Videos, hab you explain how you clean and repair your flylines? World je nice, greetings from Germany

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Mmmmm, not sure I am the one for that bro as I never clean my lines and once they crack I replace them. Not what I recommend but I am supremely lazy!

[@user-bd3uy9qf9m]

Hey man, love the channel! Looking for the best bang for the buck fly line for an orvis h3f 5w 9foot paired with a mirage lt size 2. Ill be targeting brook trout and small mouth bass. Thanks

[@tristanclegg4173]

Gday Alex. Bought a recon 10ft 5w recently as it was less than half price. Im just in the south island. What are your thoughts on 10ft? Seems to be OK on the water.

[@framos8874]

Hey man, love you videos. Is that then new Orvis Bug Out Backpack behind you to your right!? Have you be using it, do you like it? What are your thoughts!? Thx!!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I’ll do a Friday filler on it aye🤙

[@kriminalism8790]

Constantly smacking streamers on my rod tip. Feel bad because I’m using a inherited 8wt 2 piece imperial. My grandfather would be a happy it’s being used at least :D

[@kenlloyd5195]

the arm art lookin good have you had re shaded

[@TrippinOnTrout]

No, maybe just good light..!🤷‍♂️

[@michaelstory7321]

How often do you change your fly line mate? Or what’s the best way to clean them to make sure they don’t start sinking? Cheers 🤘

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Just whenever it’s cracks or starts to sink at the tip, once a season or two usually. SA do a good line cleaning solution but to be honest I never bother🤷‍♂️

[@mercertevyn]

I'm interested in that blue colored 3D 5wt you have there. I am not too into the white label, so curious how to get the blue colored rod. Thanks for your time!

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I’m pretty sure you can just specify what colour your want when you order bro The olive is pretty slick too….

[@shaunfishes101]

YES!! First one to comment. That was really good. Best advise at the beginning for starting out. The fly line, most important. Well said mate. Oh by the way, I am watching this and its still Thursday is that why I am first. Take care Alex. Shaun UK.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Nice one Shaun🤙 I wish someone had told me that when I started out too!

[@richardwoolley7446]

Fanks

[@javicruzito]

Fish, fish, fish, and more fishing is the key to be a better angler no matter how expensive gear you have or spend whole your life behind the vise with no fishing experience that's really sad.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Nothing beats time on the water aye bro!

[@javicruzito]

@@TrippinOnTrout DEFINITELY!

[@tlpoutdoorsman]

I fish alot of lakes with full sink lines, stripping wolly buggers , etc. H 3 d, or 6w h f your thoughts:)

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Prob the D

[@tlpoutdoorsman]

👍

[@gregwood4653]

Can’t play golf with only one golf club, can’t fly fish with only one fly rod. From twig water rods up to light saltwater, single handed and Spey, there is always a gap in the line up somewhere 🤷‍♂️

[@TrippinOnTrout]

You’re not wrong there Greg!

[@jeffprice4611]

Awesome arsenal. For my waters, I use Sage X 4wt 9’ for dry dropper. I have 10’6” Helios3 3wt for tight line Nymphing. I have way to many rods, 0wt-9wt. I’ll be thinning herd soon as I really don’t need 30 rods, most of which are Orvis and Sage but I keep eyeing another 2&3 wt for pan fish. Wished I could fish waters in NZ on a daily basis. Hell, I wish I could fish them once.

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Dayam son that’s a hell of a collection!!! You got reels to go with all them too..??

[@AJ27833]

You said beginners shouldn’t buy expensive rods, and I agree, but you only mentioned $1000 H3 rods. Shouldn’t beginners be looking at rods like a Clearwater 8’6 5wt or 9’ 6wt?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Yeah that’s a great choice for a first rod 👍

[@MedicRNMike]

Each of those Helios rods are $949 USD. How about ones more reasonably priced?

[@TrippinOnTrout]

I was just using my rods as an example of how to think about choosing a rod to suit the type of water you will be fishing. The same principles can be used for any rod at any price range.

[@mrromney1011]

Get something with an unlimited life time warranty. You will break rods

[@TrippinOnTrout]

Most companies do that these days aye 🤙

[@paulcarter5731]

@@TrippinOnTrout only the expensive ones! then you have to pay an admin fee.

[@mattstout856]

Echo’s warranty is great, plus they have options to buy replacement tips and other sections.