Pflueger 8' Fly Kit Rod and Reel Combo, 3-Piece Graphite Rod, Size 44322 Reel, Lightweight and Corrosion-Resistant, Right/Left Handle Position

Buy this fly rod and reel kit; it will make you happy. It has been a while since I've written many Amazon reviews, but I am going out of my way to write one now. Why? Because this is a darned good Fly Rod and Reel. In fly fishing, especially true for 99% of beginners, there is this myth thinking that goes like this: if I buy the best and most expensive of everything, then I'll catch oodles of fish. But it simply isn't true, and deep down we all know this. But indeed we get hung up on website after website and scores of reviews of higher end fly fishing products thinking that IF ONLY we had the $500 fly rod, then I could catch more... well, put that thinking out of your head and buy this Pflueger fly rod and reel kit. You WILL catch all the fish you want--whether to eat or catch-and-release. Quite some times ago, I took a fly fishing two-day intensive course at the Orvis flagship store in Vermont. Then I went out fly fishing with some professional guides. I also logged many hours by myself and with friends in some streams and rivers in the NY area. At first, I used a very expensive Orvis fly rod and reel. I also used an LL Bean setup (equally good and light, but half the price). Then along came this Pflueger kit, and I thought I would give it a try (especially because the price dropped to $25 that day on Amazon Prime). WOW was I surprised. It feels VERY nice in the hand, and casts wonderfully. A size 8 brown wooly bugger in fall nabbed a fantastic 18" brown trout; a size 14 olive scud nabbed a 15" rainbow. And countless panfish flies worked wonders on largemouth bass and bluegills in NY lakes. ALL on this humble fly rod that many scoff at. It is nearly as light as the Orvis or LL Bean rods, but seriously guys, you are NOT going to feel the difference of a few ounces--don't over-analyze ounces here. And OK, the reel has a 'set drag' that you cannot adjust - it is FINE. Don't kid yourself into thinking that if you buy a $300 reel it is going to make an iota of difference in catching that brookie. Instead, choosing the right fly will help in that case. To repeat: this rod casts very nicely, the action is good for a 5wt-to-6wt. It is NOT an Orvis Helios level rod, but it is darn close as far as beginners need to know. Let me repeat: a beginner will not know the difference between this and a Helios. And you WILL catch lots of fish with this Pflueger rod and reel. The ONLY shortcoming on this kit are the flies--they are OK but as you may know by now, you should be trying to "match the hatch" and the six flies this comes with are limited. Also, the 4X leader it comes with is just OK; get yourself some Umpqua or Orvis Super Strong leaders (yes, you can survive without Orvis Mirage leaders): Umpqua Trout Tapered Leaders - 3 pack If you absolutely have money to burn, purchase this kit and then upgrade the fly line by buying a new WF-6WT (weight forward, 6 wt) for $20 or so, and tie it on yourself (nail knot to backing). You will feel very proud after doing this. For instance, Scientific Anglers Supra Fly Line, WF6F will do the trick and although it is not a SA GPX Taper line, it will be wonderful for you and this rod. Spend your time learning to double haul instead of dreaming that a pricier fly line will help you cast an additional 50 yards. I like this kit so much, that I am going to use it as my main fly rod just to prove the point (and yes, I own an Orvis Hydros). That way, when you or some less affluent kids see me at the lake, they can see than for $40 (or less) you can get a perfectly good fly rod and reel kit that catches puh-lenty of fat fish.

this is a really good kit iam am 12 years old and have just started to fly fish and i have already caught three bass on the fly that came with it i have a great time with it. when i first started i was just amazed at how fun it is to fly fish the reel is metal i thought it was going to be plastic but is not. i have not changed the line yet but its not as bad as people say it is but i still will change it after a wile. this is a good combo and if you are looking for a good quality combo for a cheap price this what i would recomade to you biggner its a really good rod so you should buy and it is so fun once you learn how to cast and things of that sort but this is awesome

This kit was bought to fish small waters for rainbow trout. I fish small lakes and river where I live as there isn't really any bigger waters around. Most of the fish I catch are rainbow trout and some crappie. This rod had held up great after I got rid of the horrible fly line it came with. I put some new 6wt floating and I have a 6wt sinking tip. They work so good the original line was very difficult to cast. I am not a fly fishing expert by any means however I knew I wasn't that bad and the line was the issue. Now the reel is ok in my opinion does what I need. I don't ever really use a reel except to reel In the line if I'm moving spots. However if you have any large fish and actually use the reel to reel them in it may be an issue. All in all its a good rod and reel for me and my uses. Now the flies that come with it are a joke. I do tie my own and the ones on the kit were done so badly they fell apart after a few bites. One fly actually came apart after one trout hit it. However I really just wanted the rod and reel and they were a bonus even though they weren't good. I would give this 5 stars if it came with a better fly line as it is a kit and you will probably need to switch it out to actually use it. After that it casts great I can get it out really far and has good sensitivity for feeling the strikes. I was even able to land a nice 3lbs bass with it no problem. All in all for a rod and reel it's a good deal would buy again if I break this one.

I found the pfleuger fly kit to be a great value. The rod was a vast improvement over my eagle claw fly/spin combo rod. Im not overly impressed with the reel (because its fly fishing) but I have had no problems and I do not treat my gear well. This is a sturdy reel that you will be able to share with friends or kids when you grow out of it. As a rookie to fly fishing I would recommend this rod/reel to those who want to get into the sport, get some flys wet, and catch fish without breaking the bank. You only need to purchase more tapered leaders and or tippet and some flys to enjoy this rig (does come with 4 flys).

Love it. Light weight easy to cast. Just need to catch a fish

I read a lot of reviews on this combo and thought I had found a real gem where I would be getting a premium quality rod for a low price. I'm not sure if the product has changed or what but this rod reel combo was pretty crappy and in all honesty not worth getting unless maybe you plan on using it once and then throwing it away. the reel is worthless and the fly-line it comes with is terrible, the tension on my reel did absolutely nothing. The rod isn't any better, like the reel, it works, but just barely. You can fish with this rod, it does work, but it is very cheap and you are definitely getting what you pay for with the low price tag. The add and many reviewers mentioned a good metal reel in the kit, mine was a very cheap plastic, no metal doesn't always mean better than "plastic" but the type of plastic is important, a nylon fiber reel can be very nice; but this thing is cheap abs plastic and it is not like the one described in the add. I've seen this trick used on a number of adds they start selling a better product to get a good rating, then swap it out for the cheap crap later. In all honesty the kit would deserve 3 stars, it does work, its just crappy. But I'm putting one star to help balance out the fact that they are lying straight to your face about the product in the add and what they actually sell you.

To start off, this is a pretty good deal. I bought it so I could present light poppers and flies to the local panfish population, and to learn how to cast a fly rod. As such, it works well. The fit and finish of the rod and reel are great, with a comfortable cork grip, a fine shine on the rod, and a metal reel. The kit also included everything I needed to hit the water on the first day. You get what you pay for however, and there is at least one thing that you may wish to upgrade before you even get started. The biggest problem is the included fly line. It is level, which is more difficult to cast than tapered or weight forward line. It also sinks in the water. This is desirable for some situations, but if you let your fly sit on the water for any length of time, you will have to pull most of your line in before you can make another cast. Sinking line also makes the roll cast very difficult for all but the shortest casts. Finally, the line has memory, meaning curls prevent easy shooting of line while casting. I rate the line a 2. The rod is fiberglass, and has a pretty slow action, which means it bends all the way to the reel on the cast. For short casts that's fine, and pretty forgiving of inexperienced users, but when you want to cast for distance, the rod is too highly loaded to go much beyond 30 feet. I rate the rod a 4. The reel is made of metal and so I expect it to be durable, but it does not have a drag adjustment. Therefore when casting, occasionally I accidently pull out a little line with my line hand. This is not a problem because with small fish and short cast distances, I could fish without a reel altogether, and it does a perfectly fine job of holding the line once I'm through fishing. I rate the reel a 3. The tapered leader is pretty lightweight, and although perfectly adequate, I think I nearly broke it pulling the knot on my fly tight because I'm used to 8-lb mono. You are going to need a few spare leaders, because you will put casting knots in it and break it several times when you first start using it. The flies are decent, aimed at mostly smaller fish. I give the leader and flies a 4. To summarize, I think this is a good deal and it met my price/performance target to get me started in fly fishing. This combo can catch dozens of fish right out of the package and is not a bad tool for learning to cast. If you want to pursue the sport further however, I would strongly recommend getting some new fly line at a minimum.

This is a great deal for someone wanting to learn how to fly fish without breaking the bank. I have used this continuously since I purchased it a couple months ago and have caught many fish of all sizes without any issues. The flies they supply in the kit are poor quality and fall apart pretty quickly after you catch a few fish, but that is what I had expected. For the tapered leaders I would recommend that you begin with just a straight 4-6# mono or fluorocarbon leader as the ones in the kit are awfully light weight and will snap off on your back cast if you are unfamiliar with fly casting. The fly line has a little bit of memory to it but nothing that will hinder your casting ability. One downside for me is after two months of good use the reel, which is made of a hard plastic, if definitely showing wear and will probably need to be replaced soon. Overall I would recommend this fly kit because it is a quality product for the price point and is a great combo to get started in the sport.

As pictured

Good for beginners, good quality for price.

Acorde por el precio. Las moscas que incluye no estan mal. Y en general para empezar el kit esta bien.

Ready for fishing season.

Rod is great for the price, decent feel and response. A good rod for creeks with smaller trout. The reel is garbage, the drag adjustment never worked on mine and after a few afternoons fishing the drag is so weak a minnow could spool ya. Over all it’s a very fun set up for how little it cost, but I am very disappointed that the junky reel has sidelined fishing with this rod.