Best 6 Weight Fly Rods (Tested & Compared)

Описание: Our list of the best 6-weight fly rods. For more information on each rod, check out our blog post:
https://intoflyfishing.com/best-6-wei...

For the full hands-on review of the Orvis Clearwater fly rod:
https://intoflyfishing.com/orvis-clea...

Purchase Rods in This Video:

1:19 Echo Base
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2:00 Redington Classic Trout
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2:35 Epic 686 FastGlass
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3:41 Sage X
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4:17 Orvis Clearwater
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Choosing from a list of the best 6 weight fly rods isn’t always an easy task.
It’s is a very important decision for an angler to make as the 6 wt is one of the most commonly used rod sizes that you’ll likely have in your arsenal.

In this video, I’m going to share with you our top 5 6 weight fly rods.

1. Echo Base
The Echo Base is a perfect fly rod for the beginner to the intermediate angler. The medium-fast action will help the beginner to get used to timing the back and forward cast correctly.

As with all Echo rods, the rod has a lifetime warranty for the natural life of the original owner. With all these features, can you believe that the starting price of this range is only $99?

2. Redington Classic Trout
As its name suggests, The Redington Classic Trout rod is designed to be a perfect trout rod. It’s not only a great rod for the beginner fly angler, but also a good choice for fishing off of a boat.

3. Epic 686 FastGlass
If you are a more of a traditionalist, then the Epic 686 FastGlass is a great choice. It’s a modern fiberglass fly rod, light in hand, and very durable.
This is a perfect rod if you are more inclined to dry fly fishing, but it can deliver nymphs and streamers comfortably as well. With the total length of 8 foot 6 inches and the considerable bendability, it makes an excellent boat rod.

At $895 it’s not cheap, but it will last forever. If looked after properly, your grandchildren will still catch trout with it.

The built rod or ready-to-wrap kit comes with various options you can choose from. These include blank color (amber or olive), grip (western or slim wells), and reel seat (anodized black or silver).

4. Sage X
The Sage X replaces the old “Sage One” as its new premium all-water fly rod. As you expect from Sage, it features the best quality cork and has the classic Sage thread wraps.

The rod comes in a rod-sock with a durable aluminum rod tube to protect its precious contents. It also features a lifetime warranty.

5. Orvis Clearwater
The Orvis Clearwater is undoubtedly one of the best value fly rods available today. It’s a great 6 weight rod and built with trout and bass in mind. It’s able to deliver dries very delicately and can chuck big streamers accurately to likely lies.

It comes in a rod tube and offers Orvis’ famous 25-year warranty.
Another option is to buy this rod as a complete outfit. At only $311, it comes with a Clearwater reel, backing and fly line. This also offers amazing value for the beginner to the intermediate angler.

There are so many 6 weight fly rods on the market these days, that even to me, it would be a tough choice to choose one. Hopefully, this video pointed you in the right direction.

Again, make sure you check out the links in the show notes for more information on each rod and for purchase links in case you want to order one of these excellent 6 weights today.

Until next time. Tight lines!

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