Posted on March 22 2015
I posted a few reasons why I am seriously digging the Cabela's Prime 7'3" five weight on the T.F.M. Facebook page last week and figured it would be good to get some notes down on the website on this versatile one piece fiberglass fly rod.
I have both the 6' three weight and 7'3" five weight Prime fly rods and they are a ton of fun for the money. This post is centered more on the five weight model with these notes. I like fly rods that you don't have to worry about getting banged around and please don't let the (often deceiving) wiggle test fool you on these fly rods. They are capable and have the backbone to do work.
Here's six reasons why I like Cabela's Prime...
1. The Prime five weight can be over lined and this is a great six weight capable of turning over good sized flies. I am using an extra six weight SharkWave fly line on mine and it feels perfect.
2. NO FERRULES. This means no sections coming apart when casting. One piece fly rods really do rule.
3. Fighting Butt. Who doesn't like a fighting butt on their work horse fly rods? I do.
4. The five weight (I'm calling it a six) is on my short list as a top choice for a general do it all fly rod for bluegill, bass, and whatever else you have swimming in your local pond.
5. This is a great kayak stick and perfect for in the boat.
6. The Prime series fly rods are built fair nicer than you would expect for a fly rod under $200. Cork quality and components are excellent and this is a fly rod that will last.
Something else that I realized this week is that the Cabela's Prime fiberglass flyrods (as well as the CGR glass fly rods) are on sale through March 25th. This is a good time to invest in a Prime, or several, before they go back up to full price.
I have both the 6' three weight and 7'3" five weight Prime fly rods and they are a ton of fun for the money. This post is centered more on the five weight model with these notes. I like fly rods that you don't have to worry about getting banged around and please don't let the (often deceiving) wiggle test fool you on these fly rods. They are capable and have the backbone to do work.
Here's six reasons why I like Cabela's Prime...
1. The Prime five weight can be over lined and this is a great six weight capable of turning over good sized flies. I am using an extra six weight SharkWave fly line on mine and it feels perfect.
2. NO FERRULES. This means no sections coming apart when casting. One piece fly rods really do rule.
3. Fighting Butt. Who doesn't like a fighting butt on their work horse fly rods? I do.
4. The five weight (I'm calling it a six) is on my short list as a top choice for a general do it all fly rod for bluegill, bass, and whatever else you have swimming in your local pond.
5. This is a great kayak stick and perfect for in the boat.
6. The Prime series fly rods are built fair nicer than you would expect for a fly rod under $200. Cork quality and components are excellent and this is a fly rod that will last.
Something else that I realized this week is that the Cabela's Prime fiberglass flyrods (as well as the CGR glass fly rods) are on sale through March 25th. This is a good time to invest in a Prime, or several, before they go back up to full price.
