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Alomar

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Saltwater flyrod
« on: November 26, 2014, 12:23:11 PM »
Any recomondations on an 8 wt saltwater fly rod? Nothing too expensive,  in and around a 100 bucks.  Thanks
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clarkii

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Re: Saltwater flyrod
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2014, 04:26:38 PM »
Orvis Encounter.

Full set up runs 159.
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Alomar

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Re: Saltwater flyrod
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2014, 10:10:28 AM »
Is there a need for a saltwater specific fly rod or will any fly rod do?
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SPEYMAN

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Re: Saltwater flyrod
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2014, 10:54:39 AM »
Rods used in saltwater should be waxed a couple of times and washed off after use. Salt can build up on the guides and reel seat area. Any equipment used in saltwater requires some additional care and maintenance.
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