Reddit reviews M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch 3-12wt Medium-Fast Action Premier Fly Rod-IM8 Carbon Blank for High Performance with AA Cork Grip Hard Chromed Guides and Cordura Tube (V-Premier, 9' 7wt)
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DESIGNED for a WORKING HORSE - We want to make a durable rod that can withstand very hard using. a fast but still crisp, middle-to-tip action rod. Used all we can achieve at this price.EXCLUSIVE MAXLINQ II BLANK TECHNOLOGY – Pure IM8 30T carbon fiber. With mixed 5 layers of carbon including Reinforced Muscle carbon layer for at least 25% increase in strength but 15% lighter in weight. We sacrifice a little weight to make a very much more strong rodDISTANCE and PRESENTATION – a fast action design rod blank to excel in distance and presentation. Slim taper engineered to be smooth and powerful, high efficiency loading, all for easy long distance casting.HIGH STANDARD SMOOTH GUIDES – MaxSelect Ceramic insert Stripping Guides and Ultra lightweight Hard Chromed stainless steel snake guides and Over-sized tip loop for smoothest longer casting. PURE CORK HANDLE and REEL SEAT – Pure AA+ Contoured Cork Handle for comfortable gripping and also helpful for casting. High Density machined aluminum reel seat with two up-locking rings with K-Carbon Woven Graphite Spacer for reliable fixing of the reel foot. And will tolerate saltwater environment.ONE-YEAR-WARRANTY and LifeTime Repairing Warranty - MAXCATCH as a 15 years fly rod factory, offer “No Hassle” warranty for all our rods for one year. If you are not 100% satisfied with our rod, you can return it in any time. And we also offer lifetime repairing for All Maxcatch rods.
Just the rod or the entire outfit? Also, what type of fishing? Bass requires a heavier setup than trout and salt has different hardware requirements.
To keep it simple, I'm going to assume you're in upstate NY, based on your post history, and you're looking for bows, brookies, browns, and smallmouth. This screams 6/7wt to me. I don't have it, but my buddy fishes this in a 6wt for PNW rainbows and cutthroats. Again, get the 7wt for a good mix of finesse for dry flies, and power for poppers and streamers.
Everyone always talks about which rod they think they need, but the line question is just as, if not more important. This Rio Grand line helped take me from a pile on the ground in front of me, to accurate, tight loops when I first was learning how to cast.
The least critical component in your kit is the reel. It exists to hold line, balance the rod, and look good for fish this size. This reel should work out well, however some of their other reels have had issues with drag settings. Personally, I like click and pawl type reels with no drag, which you might be able to pick up relatively cheaply from a pawn shop or craigslist. Should you choose to go that route, I'd look for an older Pflueger Medalist.
There ya go. Fully kitted out in decent, albeit not name brand, gear that should last you until you decide to drop the hammer on something more expensive or specialized.