Favorite small stream rod?

**Roger M** · 06-12-2012, 02:55 PM

I was wondering when it comes time to fish those small brooks and little creeks what is your go to rod of choice?

Thanks, Roger

**Kevin** · 06-12-2012, 03:37 PM

It depends on how small. I have a Sage TXL 1 weight that I use for Brookies. It's a sweet little rod and a blast to fish, but I use it on really small water. If I might have to get a little line out, I use an old Eastbranch GTX 3 weight that is one of my all time favorite rods. It's a cult classic.

**catskill flyman** · 06-12-2012, 06:21 PM

i have a march brown hidden water pack rod. its a 7 foot 7 piece 4 weight but the section above the handle can come out to make it a 6 foot rod. its cast's very well despite the fact its a 7 piece rod.

**Roger M** · 06-12-2012, 09:44 PM

Well I have a JP Ross Beaver Meadow 5' 2 WT that I use for really small streams like the Van Campens but I'm looking for something a little bit longer like 7ft 2 WT although I'd love to try one of the Sage 1 or 0 just to see what it's like.

Thanks, Roger

**UltraLightIdaho** · 06-13-2012, 12:27 AM

Txl-f 1wt, it's the real sweetheart of the lineup and can handle surprisingly large fish.

**ghjacobs** · 06-13-2012, 07:43 AM

I like my TFO finesse 6'9" 1 wt. I have caught trout up to 18" with it.

**Roger M** · 06-13-2012, 08:12 AM

What kind of price range are you talking with the Sage and TFO? Also has anyone owned or fished the Rueben Wood from JP Ross? Does anyone fish fiberglass anymore? I know cane rods still have a loyal following but haven't heard of many people fishing fiberglass unless it's nostalgia.

Also with the 0 and 1 weights what are the limitations as far as casting large flys? I know in some of the small streams I fish I still throw large attractor patterns.

Thanks, Roger