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[HOOK]

If you dont mind buying online then take a look at Red Truck fly fishing. they do a couple of their own lines of rods that have good reviews. single hand and spey 

[purplehelmet]

As a starter, & I still suck somewhat, I bought a 9WT, 9ft Dragonfly w/ the Kamloops MC arbor reel & Rio Versi-tip system a few years back about $400 all-in @ West Coast Tackle.  I know it's knock-off stuff, but I've had no problems & brought-in some BIG fish on this set up.  The warehouse is local & warrantee service is prompt.  I may upgrade one day, but have had no reason to.  My drag is cork, so back it off when not in use, & lubrictae w/ Neatsfoot oil periodically.

[HOOK]

in the fall i had just sold my Dragonfly 8wt that had brought in tons of salmon of up to 43lbs  rod had never been broken and was close to 10yrs old, had it matched up to a cheapish Sage reel which i didnt favor after i used it a bit but felt it fine for salmon anyways (didnt have a good drag range)

Dragonfly rods are pretty tough to beat for the buck, of course i have no idea if the newer ones are built as tough as the older ones.

[slick vic]

Bought an 8wt Amundson WindWarrior not too long ago. The rod has life time warranty and the distributor is local.
Just a question regarding the versi-tip fly line system. How do i cast with a heavy sink tip at the front? Feels weird

[HOOK]

its more or less a chuck and duck type cast when your using a heavy sink tip (type 8 of heavier) of with a very heavy fly. the more you fish with tips the better you will get with it and the less "weird" it will feel. leave about 50% or your distance for the shoot, aim a bit high and let it rip with a double haul, that tip will help it sail 

[Blackgivesway2blue]

heres a good video i found that can help with casting sinking tips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_nYg_lMq7U&feature=related

Lefty Kreh knows whats best 

[slick vic]

Thanks a lot hook. Will put in more time practice my casting. And thanks for the lefty kreh video.