Jump to content

Sumo Fly Rod


Elton

Recommended Posts

Posted on behalf of sckofsky. Please add all replies to this thread:

 

Can you possibly tell me how good the 'sumo' fly rod is. This rod comes from UK. How expensive is the rod.

Anglers' Net Shopping Partners - Please Support Your Forum

CLICK HERE for all your Amazon purchases - books, photography equipment, DVD's and more!

CLICK HERE for Go Outdoors. HUGE discounts!

 

FOLLOW ANGLERS' NET ON TWITTER- CLICK HERE - @anglersnet

PLEASE 'LIKE' US ON FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE

Link to comment
Share on other sites

This has been taken from Fly Forums UK:

There's loads of threads on here about the Tacklediscounts rods - Nielson, Spring Creek, Sumo Loop, Flextec. I presume this depends on what bunches of blanks come in at any time and then get made up under these various names. All have ridiculous quoted RRPs, but generally sell for between £20-30 it seems. I borrowed a friends Sumo Loop XS 9' 5/6 wt which he picked up for £25 and said I could have for that price if I liked it - it was ok and certainly ok for £25, but I gave it him back as although it was rated 5/6, it was hopeless with a 6wt and needed a 7 wt line to load it and I already have several (better) 7 wt rods. The handle was also unusually fat, but not unpleasant to hold. The blank was light enough, reel fitting ok, rings cheap snakes. Caught 6 fish on it and it handled fine. This mate also has a Spring Creek version (which is a different blank) and he likes it and reckons the line rating is correct, so perhaps they are a bit better.

 

you can look at the thread here

Tony

 

After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you are probably dead.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

This has been taken from Fly Forums UK:

There's loads of threads on here about the Tacklediscounts rods - Nielson, Spring Creek, Sumo Loop, Flextec. I presume this depends on what bunches of blanks come in at any time and then get made up under these various names. All have ridiculous quoted RRPs, but generally sell for between £20-30 it seems. I borrowed a friends Sumo Loop XS 9' 5/6 wt which he picked up for £25 and said I could have for that price if I liked it - it was ok and certainly ok for £25, but I gave it him back as although it was rated 5/6, it was hopeless with a 6wt and needed a 7 wt line to load it and I already have several (better) 7 wt rods. The handle was also unusually fat, but not unpleasant to hold. The blank was light enough, reel fitting ok, rings cheap snakes. Caught 6 fish on it and it handled fine. This mate also has a Spring Creek version (which is a different blank) and he likes it and reckons the line rating is correct, so perhaps they are a bit better.

 

you can look at the thread here

 

 

 

Like Tony,i have a travel version 5/6 weight rod(under the same umbrella, from tacklediscounts),£20 off ebay.Its ok,but like Tony,i struggle with a 6 weight line,ok with a 7 though,no way will it perform with a 5 weight.Rod is finished ok,top section has a nasty habit of flying off unless well put together,just as well its a throw in the case holiday job :lol: If you are limited to £20/£30 then i guess they are a reasonable buy.Anything higher than that-you can get better by bying a branded,known name rod-imho.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 year later...

Noticed this thread getting a few hits today.

 

There are a number of Sumo fly rods for sale. Click here.

Anglers' Net Shopping Partners - Please Support Your Forum

CLICK HERE for all your Amazon purchases - books, photography equipment, DVD's and more!

CLICK HERE for Go Outdoors. HUGE discounts!

 

FOLLOW ANGLERS' NET ON TWITTER- CLICK HERE - @anglersnet

PLEASE 'LIKE' US ON FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just bought myself an Orvis 10ft 4# and a matching Battenkill wide arbour, a lovely outfit had it out at a commercial put and take yeaterday and it was great fun for stockie bashing.

Tony

 

After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you are probably dead.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just bought myself an Orvis 10ft 4# and a matching Battenkill wide arbour, a lovely outfit had it out at a commercial put and take yeaterday and it was great fun for stockie bashing.

i sometimes air my #3 on the lakes :D

Where were you fishing Tony?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

i sometimes air my #3 on the lakes :D

Where were you fishing Tony?

Chubby

Just got back from Rochester Sweeps festival so have only just picked up on your post. We were fishing at Newhouse Farm, near Totnes and had a great day the owner spent an hour teaching Sue to cast a fly all free of charge and the lake is in a simply superb setting. I would recommend it to anyone who is down in Devon.

 

 

Tony

Tony

 

After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you are probably dead.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Chubby

Just got back from Rochester Sweeps festival so have only just picked up on your post. We were fishing at Newhouse Farm, near Totnes and had a great day the owner spent an hour teaching Sue to cast a fly all free of charge and the lake is in a simply superb setting. I would recommend it to anyone who is down in Devon.

 

 

Tony

 

Ok Tony

What is your local fishery down in Kent,if i may ask?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We and our partners use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences, repeat visits and to show you personalised advertisements. By clicking “I Agree”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent.