Redington Form Practice Rod

[Ryan Kral]

Hey guys, bought one of the Redington Form game rods. I normally just practice casting with my regular rod in the yard, but this is fun to mess around with. Its also great for a 3 year old to throw some line around! Very crummy video, not sure why, but you get the jist. Ryan

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[jude]

I think he needs to pause a little longer on the backcast. Cute video.

[Mike G]

I'm sure it is just like his daddy does it

 

Kits like that look interesting. "Practice in your back yard without beating up your good gear." But then one can get a real outfit for half the price. Is it in the name? http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-River-Fly-Fishing-Combo/dp/B000X5Z8J0/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1372339453&sr=1-1&keywords=fly+rod+kit

[Ryan Kral]

I don't buy very expensive rods, but I wouldn't fish with a $20 combo kit like that. It's $20 for a reason. Maybe as a backup to the backup of my backup! If I gave a 9' rod to my three year old son, that rod tip would be buried into something real quick! It's only $40, and money isn't worth anything unless you spend it! Ryan

[Mike G]

I should clarify that I am not suggesting buying the $20 outfit as much as wondering what is in that Redington that makes it worth $40.

[Ryan Kral]

I gotcha mike. Almost all the manufacturers make them now, probably just another money maker, but I read a lot of great reviews on the redington one because it uses actual fly line. It's just more fun than anything, but actually is a good practice aid if you have limited space to cast a lot of line. It's only about 4' long, but loads just like a real rod would. You can double haul the 30' of line in it, and it feels similar to hauling 60' plus on a full size rod due to its soft action.