bigsky2 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2018 I am looking at buying a new 6 wt. I will be doing some carp fishing with it so I want something with some backbone. What are your favorites for under $300? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2018 I am looking at buying a new 6 wt. I will be doing some carp fishing with it so I want something with some backbone. What are your favorites for under $300? Talk to forum member Steeldrifter, he runs Midwest Custom Fly Rods, and have him build you one made for the job.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2018 I second Dave's suggestion. For the money you want to spend, Steve can build you a sweet custom rod. http://www.midwestcustomflyrods.com/ You can see his work on this site, under the Midwest Custom Fly Rods showcase forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatfly 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2018 If you are going after carp and need some backbone, I'd suggest a saltwater rod. Redington Predator or the TFO Mangrove are both around the price point you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 I have one rod Steve, aka steel drifter built for me its beautiful works great I highly recommend him as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavynets 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 Build your own rod. It's even more satisfying than fly tying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave G. 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 Not sure I'd start a rod building adventure with my first rod being a carp rod . I guess everyone's results vary but my first builds were not exactly stellar. I'm well pleased now some 20+ year later though, and doubt I will ever buy another commercially made rod. And yes it is a very satisfying hobby added to fly tying, I might even like it better than fly tying lol ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 I built one of mine took a bit of time is pretty fugly but it fishes great if you don't really care how it looks by all means build one however if you want a really nice looking rod steeldrifters prices are more than fair and his work is pretty flawless, looks perfect to me but he might notice something that's 1000th of an inch off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2018 I'm a DYI kind of guy, but I'm not going to build my own rods. 1) I don't replace rods often enough to make it worth it, in my opinion. 2) Although it doesn't take a lot of high dollar equipment, it does take up a bit more space than fly tying. 3) I'd rather be fishing. 4) There are just too many good quality, appropriate action rods at acceptable prices, unlike flies. 5) When I need a rod, it's because I broke one. Order a blank and wait, order the parts and wait, wait for setting/curing/drying times and then finishing will take much too long. And the first rod, will obviously take even longer as the learning curve applies. I'm not arguing against people building their own rods ... just explaining why it wouldn't be an option in my world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 TFO. If you want backbone I would go with an 8wt for carp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites