Hey dcrzfitter, sorry about the delay in my response.. Montana.. I am also heading to Montana this summer, can't wait.. I am playing in a golf tournament and then hooking up with a few friends for some fishing.

Here are a few rods that I recommend... don't panic on the retail price.. the mark up on fly equipment is incredible.. I can save you lots of $$$

I would look at either Loomis rods or Sage..

(1) GLX FR 1204 10' 4 wt. little long for me
(2) GLX FR 1084 9' 4wt. I have two of these and love them.
(3)GLX FR 1205 10' 5wt.

My wife has the Sage VPS 590 which is a 9' 5wt. very nice and also affordable.. we have been fishing this rod on the Rogue for summer steelies for a couple years now and really like it.

We just built a customer the Sp 490 9' 4wt.
I think I may need this one too...


dcrzfitter .. shoot me an email and we'll work something out. I would also like to hear your plans for Montana. I also have a few other rods that are very affordable and very nice... perfect for the Madison

TH
www.thcustomrods.com