Anybody own, cast, handled or seen these up close? Looking at building a 6 weight switch for summer fishing but am having a hard time justifying outlaying time, $ and effort to craft if I could get the length, action, weight and basic ammenities I'm after, especially in inexpensive finished form.
Haven't purchased a factory rod in a long while so a little skeptical about jumping back on the mass produced bandwagon...Any input would be much appreciated.

(#1136-4 is model in question.)

Hum... interesting...

They don't look bad, or sound too bad from the description. Did you notice the 'Try for 60 days, and you can return it for a full refund" part?

Also noticed, they have TFO Lefty Kreh Pro Series 12'6" 6wt switch on sale for $149. Lifetime warranty.

Joe,

I don't have that rod, but recently checked out several of Cabela's low end rods. I'd take the chance on it, especially since they'll take it back if you just don't care for it. I was really impressed with their low end Three Forks series in 5, 8, and 10 wt, and bought the 10 wt for tarpon in Mexico. It's an outstanding rod for $60 and has better cork than a lot of expensive rods. You only risk the inconvenience and the potential shame of being seen with it on the river.

Sg

A $60 10 wt.? That's exactly what I'm after to chase radioactive albacore this summer Genious!

Potential shame can usually be avoided with a broad head black Sharpie, electrical tape or a rainbow sticker...equally as helpful is an awareness to handling the rod in such a manner that the Hardy is always visible.

I have no idea what the newer Cabela's rod's performance levels or asthetic qualities are, but the price point is definitely appealing.
Guess I'll make a call to Lacey and see if they have them in stock.

Thanks.

I fish fluegers, love em, pound fish on em and really dont give a fook what the Ascot crowd thinks as I dont hang with those fools...

I use a Plueger medalist on my 5-wight switch. That thing has taken a pounding and is still in decent condition. I bet that I will be using for years to come. Any subtle thoughts regarding the opinions of others in regards to my cheap $30.00 reel went out the window when I saw pictures of some of the old timers (Ralph Wahl, etc.) using them.

Apparently I should have placed a t.i.c. note alongside my "potential shame" comment. I use the gear that I want and am not much influenced by what others think in that regard. I have contemporary fishing rods that range in price from $30 (Diawa spinning) to $1200 (McVey bamboo) with most rods costing less than $100 except graphite Spey rods.

The CND Spey Tracker is a really nice rod, but even as a blank (if available) probably costs 2 or 3X the Cabela's rod. KK, when we got our Spey Trackers, the influx of well made, good performing, cheap imports hadn't yet occurred. The quality of low priced rods just keeps getting better, but one must shop carefully, cuz the majority of the dogs are always among the lower price point rods and everything else.

Twitch, yeah, the $60 Cabela's Three Forks rods floor me with how good they are. Bothers me that I bought a Fly Shop house brand 8 wt 2 years ago for $125, cuz I like the action of the Three Forks (med-fast) much better.

Joe, I have to run some errands today; maybe I can drop in to Cabela's and look around. Oh, BTW, which Hardy? Be a name dropper.

Pflueger Medalist reels continue to be among the best values in fly reels. I have three of them altho I no longer use them. They are and always have been clunky, and they're a tad heavy on lighter weight graphite rods.

Sg

True enough. Your comment about these reels being "a tad heavy" is probably the only issue that I have ever had with them.

Nice seeing/talking with you yesterday Salmo, hope you're on the water somewhere today.

I'd wish it were true Joe, but everything's still a bit high for my style of fishing, and the alternative of springer fishing has me spooked with the LCR at 440 kcfs.

Sg

I bought a Cabelas LST 5 wt in the past. It is nice except the spine and guides aren't lined up, not a major problem. I think Cabelas uses mostly St. Croix blanks.