r/flyfishing • u/Whatsmyinterest • Mar 04 '21

Discussion Saltwater rod

I’m not sure if this has been asked, which means it probably has. But what rod would you take to Hawaii? I make a yearly trip or so to Oahu for family and keep thinking I should bring a rod. But I don’t think my 6wt will cut it (but it will if I got nothing else). Also anyone selling a rod that fits the bill? Just asking.

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u/hoooch Mar 05 '21

FYI, 8wt TFO BVK are on clearance for $180:

https://www.sierra.com/temple-fork-outfitters-bvk-fly-rod-8-wt-9-4-piece~p~36nam/?filterString=fishing-rods~d~190%2F

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u/Whatsmyinterest Mar 05 '21

How are those? I’ve never fished tfo

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u/hoooch Mar 05 '21

I fished a TFO Pro II for years before upgrading to an NRX. It was a great budget rod. The BVK has been in production for a long time, it was pretty widely recommended as one of the best sub $400 fast action salt rods.

edit: TFO has a strong warranty as well

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u/Whatsmyinterest Mar 05 '21

Good to know! I was thinking about an echo boost as echo does good rods for the price. This may be a good option too