Looking for a 2 weight fly rod.

[rovercanus]

I'm not sure I want to go shorter then 7'.
I need something preferably mid flex that doesn't need a lot of loading.
I won't be casting much over thirty feet but the ability to lay out an occasional 45 foot or so cast would be nice. I also want the ability to smoothly turn over 9 to 12 foot leaders.
I'm thinking about giving these guys a call,
http://www.raptorrodworks.com/custom.html
Anyone deal with them?
And no, I won't be spending $700 on a rod, Obama didn't send me my stimulus money.

 

[davidz]

check out albrightflyfish.com
i have two of them, a 3/4 weight 7'6 and a 6 weight at 9' these have done well for me, i fished the hell out theSmoky's with the 3/4, i use the bugatti reel and have some others also, i also have a few other setups,The albright company is fairly new, but the quality is good. and the prices are great!!!

 

[rovercanus]

Actually I just talk to Bob at Colton Fly Company. I have 2 of thier rods already.
Ended up getting a 6' 3 weight made with UD82 and another 5 weight. He was having a sale and actually remembered me from my last order last year.
Bob is a great guy and makes a great product.
http://www.coltonfly.com/
I will probably over line the 5 weight I have and use it for small mouth.

 

[Wander]

What about a Temple Fork? They make some damn nice rods for very good prices-the Lefty Kreh signature 2 wt is $150.00 If your looking for something custom my buddy makes nice rods-Eastern Rod Works.

 

[rovercanus]

What about a Temple Fork? They make some damn nice rods for very good prices-the Lefty Kreh signature 2 wt is $150.00 If your looking for something custom my buddy makes nice rods-Eastern Rod Works.

Do you have a web site for him?

 

[Wander]

www.easternrodcraft.com

He built a 6'6" 6 weight with micro guids for me to target bass and panfish around here-it is light, sensitive and very well balanced. We called it "El Diablo".

 

[robertf]

check out the TFO lefty series