Sage Salt R8 790 ($1,150): Telluride Angler calls it stable enough to handle the full range of specialty streamer lines and recommends it for trout, bass, and other alternative applications. Scott Sector 907/4 ($1,095): Yellow Dog Flyfishing calls it the ultimate choice for throwing large flies to big trout, topwater smallmouth and largemouth bass. Orvis Helios D 9 7wt ($1,198): The longer, stiffer Helios is the better choice for streamer distance and wind
When the best anglers in the world target big bluefin tuna, giant trevally, sailfish and wahoo they use Shimanos Stella spinning reels
This centerpin rod can handle steelhead, salmon and more with its proven woven graphite blank and powerful butt section for moving fish in fast water
Fluorocarbon Line Fluorocarbon line is another popular choice for anglers targeting Northern Pike
I thought that after learning more about fishing the lakes (I almost exclusively fish lakes) Id likely acquire a traditional fly rod with a reel and transition to using that