Recommendations on 2 Weight
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Redington Classic Trout.
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The three I own:
Sage Dart 276: Great for creeks
Redington Butter Stick 7'(?): Fun for lazy days
T&T Contact II (10'9"?): Fun for nymphing with the occasional dry.
Sage Dart 276: Great for creeks
Redington Butter Stick 7'(?): Fun for lazy days
T&T Contact II (10'9"?): Fun for nymphing with the occasional dry.
Tangent/Question.
Why is it that we consider glass for "lazy" or for fishing when we're not "serious"? I've been asking myself this a lot lately especially as I'm now basically 50/50 between (modern) glass and graphite rods. For instance, if I'm fishing a BWO hatch on the Met, I still instinctively always grab my graphite 4wt Winston instead of the glass rod. Whereas if I'm wet wading a freestone/blue line in the summer I will ALWAYS grab my 3wt or 4wt glass. Why do I/we think graphite is always for serious fishing and glass is for fun fishing. Why don't I equate all fishing as fun fishing?
I dunno. Sorry for the thread drift.
I'd get a glass rod. At this point, I think I'd only buy glass rods for 3wt and under. Just too much fun
Tagging Randy @clarkman because otherwise there's no chance in Hell he'd click on a 2wt rod thread.
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Second the Redington Classic Trout. I have it in a 3wt and it's a great moderate action rod at a very affordable price. If you find that you use and like the 2wt a lot, you could then consider more expensive 2wt rods. I found my 2wt doesn't get much use, FYI.
Good call on the locking reel seat.
For 2wt I would consider glass or older Sage TXL.
I had a 2wt but ultimately a 4wt is about as small as I go. A 4wt Kabuto, TMF, Chalkstream Light, all of these are a joy to cast, and catch fish no matter of the size. Plus I am not under-gunned if a small amount of wind comes up or I want to lob a sculpin.
For 2wt I would consider glass or older Sage TXL.
I had a 2wt but ultimately a 4wt is about as small as I go. A 4wt Kabuto, TMF, Chalkstream Light, all of these are a joy to cast, and catch fish no matter of the size. Plus I am not under-gunned if a small amount of wind comes up or I want to lob a sculpin.
I'd meant more "days when the fishing is easy in terms of weather". I can't get the butter stick to do well in the wind, so on a day when I've got to put effort into getting my flies where and how I want them, this is not the rod for me. The comment was rod-specific, too, not material-specific.Tangent/Question.
Why is it that we consider glass for "lazy" or for fishing when we're not "serious"? I've been asking myself this a lot lately especially as I'm now basically 50/50 between (modern) glass and graphite rods. For instance, if I'm fishing a BWO hatch on the Met, I still instinctively always grab my graphite 4wt Winston instead of the glass rod. Whereas if I'm wet wading a freestone/blue line in the summer I will ALWAYS grab my 3wt or 4wt glass. Why do I/we think graphite is always for serious fishing and glass is for fun fishing. Why don't I equate all fishing as fun fishing?
I dunno. Sorry for the thread drift.
I'd get a glass rod. At this point, I think I'd only buy glass rods for 3wt and under. Just too much fun
Tagging Randy @clarkman because otherwise there's no chance in Hell he'd click on a 2wt rod thread.
I have glass rods that I've acquired in the last few years (I blame @clarkman ) that I'll happily use in windier conditions or for bigger game (Echo B.A.G. and some NFC rods), but the question was 2wt rod recommendations.
Totally understand. I think my tangent ended up being a question for myself. Why and what I consider "fun" and "serious". And I have no answer other than I need to get out of my own head and go fishing.
+1 The Redington CT would be a good deal at twice the price.
Fourbtgait
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I jeep thinking a 2 wt, so keeping an eye on this post.
mine would be for small brook trout creeks, 20’ wide but often down to 4’. The 4 wt is a bit much, especially with overhanging trees.
mine would be for small brook trout creeks, 20’ wide but often down to 4’. The 4 wt is a bit much, especially with overhanging trees.
As a former ultralight addict I would go glass.
If the locking reel seat is not a deal breaker, Cabela’s CGR 2wt had me contemplating selling all of my 1s, 0s and 000. It is more capable that I would have ever guessed. And it just wants to throw tight loops. Find an in expense DT or triangle taper and you’re done. (And if you are patient, they often go on sale for ~$50).
If a locking reel seat is a necessity, the Echo River Glass 2wt is a dry fly dream.
If you want graphite -
the CT is a good entry priced rod that you don’t need to upgrade from (but you may become curios and do so)
If you want to splurge a bit, the Sage Dart 2wt
I have some other thoughts, but with the ultralight, I would go current production rods unless I could get my hands on some very specific items.
If the locking reel seat is not a deal breaker, Cabela’s CGR 2wt had me contemplating selling all of my 1s, 0s and 000. It is more capable that I would have ever guessed. And it just wants to throw tight loops. Find an in expense DT or triangle taper and you’re done. (And if you are patient, they often go on sale for ~$50).
If a locking reel seat is a necessity, the Echo River Glass 2wt is a dry fly dream.
If you want graphite -
the CT is a good entry priced rod that you don’t need to upgrade from (but you may become curios and do so)
If you want to splurge a bit, the Sage Dart 2wt
I have some other thoughts, but with the ultralight, I would go current production rods unless I could get my hands on some very specific items.
I have several 2 weight rods. My favorite is a 7' Winston Biii LS. I think that for the money though, it's probably hard to beat the Redington CT.
honestly, I'm not totally sure why you folks fishing tiny little streams where you think you may need a 2wt, aren't looking more at a 7'6" (give or take) 4wt glass rod. What is it about a 2wt that's appealing? the amount of bend on little fish? 4wt glass has got you covered...not to mention how durable they are! You know what else? you can use that little 4wt glass on larger streams and not feel under-gunned [within reason]. Man, if I fished little streams for little trout, the first rod I'd grab is one that I ended up getting rid of (because I rarely fish those types of waters any more), a Lamiglas Honey 7'6" 4wt glass. I actually kinda wish I still had that rod!
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Fourbtgait
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What reel on a ct?
Orvis Battenkill's are nice.
honestly, I'm not totally sure why you folks fishing tiny little streams where you think you may need a 2wt, aren't looking more at a 7'6" (give or take) 4wt glass rod. What is it about a 2wt that's appealing? the amount of bend on little fish? 4wt glass has got you covered...not to mention how durable they are! You know what else? you can use that little 4wt glass on larger streams and not feel under-gunned [within reason]. Man, if I fished little streams for little trout, the first rod I'd grab is one that I ended up getting rid of (because I rarely fish those types of waters any more), a Lamiglas Honey 7'6" 4wt glass. I actually kinda wish I still had that rod!
My limit is a glass 3wt. It’s perfect for all those mt hood streams, even the upper clack (as long as the wind isn’t too bad).