New 5 weight...

[Gerrit Viljoen]

5 weight (fast action), but nothing to pricey.

What about a 5wt 10' TFO Jim Teeny?

[Bigmouth]

Hey guys,
looking to get a new 5 weight (fast action), but nothing to pricey. I have been quite interested in the Xplorer Guide 2, any comment on it? And also the Wychwood Aura. Any info will be greatly appreciated

Thanks,
Nick

Explorer Classic 2

[Herman Jooste]

The guide,which i own is a very nice rod but not really all that FAST,especially compared to my stcroix legend elite.I also find the guide does not have the oomph when nymphing multiple flies and with a slight breeze it becomes a bit of a chore.Other than that its a very nice rod,it all depends on application.

John, therein lies the answer. I am a "ham handed" bloke who will strip threads up to 20mm 'cause I don't think it's tight enough

I have learned to use a torque wrench

I also used to have my drag set "on the limit " but have now relaxed a bit.

My ( brief ) experience with rods is that you must fish with as many buddies rods as you can and then decide.

If you are in a hurry and need a cheap fast rod, then buy an Elbe.

[MarkK]

Many thanks for the information Grant! I have checked out the echo range as i am often up at eikendal, drooling at the peices of art on those racks, and love the way they cast! but unfortunately, its out of my price range, but i would love to own one

Nick.

The Echo range starts at about a grand for the Solo - that's not a lot of money for the kind of performance these rods offer!

[Buzzers]

The Xplorer Classic 2 has a faster action than the Guide.
A #4/5 has more a #5 action than a #4

[fishlover1]

Thanks for the info!
I will be using the rod on small, to mediums sized stillwaters, and nymphing on rivers is an area that is unexplored for me I must still have a look at the TFO range, but from the few that i have seen, they are far out of my price range(R1000-R1500)

Nick

[fishlover1]

I have tried the Classic 2, and i really like it, but it is 8'6, and im looking for a 9'
I have one question, how does the Guide 2 cast? can it handle long lines?
many thanks
Nick.

[Shamwari]

I bought a Classic 2 when I started out, was not too happy to be honest, the cork handle started breaking up and going all mushy...

So, now, it collects dust...

[E.T.]

I bought a Classic 2 when I started out, was not too happy to be honest, the cork handle started breaking up and going all mushy...

So, now, it collects dust...

Send it my way, I will put on a new grip and then you could donate it to this lad.

[Shamwari]

Send it my way, I will put on a new grip and then you could donate it to this lad.

hmmm.....that could actually work...the rod has been used probably 5 times...max....caught my 1st big yellow on dry with that rod...currenlty use as a back up rod...

Fishlover1 you keen?