Cutthroat Rod

[CameronT120]

I'd like to get a 5 weight rod for beach fishing cutthroats. It seams that all the rods in that weight have wood reel seats, which I understand don't stand up well in salt water fishing. Does anybody make a 5 weight rod with an anodized aluminum reel seat that won't break the bank? Or am I worried about the wood seat for nothing? Thanks in advance for any and all advice.

[btree]

The 5 wt I use has a wood seat, and so far no issues, but I rise/wash my gear after each day in the salt. I've also never heard of breaking a blank with a metal seat!?!?

[11th Warrior]

My 5/6 wt has an anodized aluminum reel seat with a maple burl insert; maybe it's the insert you're talking about? I've never seen a wood reel seat. Either way, mine's held up fine in the salt as I do the same as btree; I rinse my gear after every trip.

[CameronT120]

btree, breaking the bank, not blank. In other words, not expensive.

11th warrior, yes, I meant the wood insert. I was under the impression that they don't stand up well to salt water.

[11th Warrior]

11th warrior, yes, I meant the wood insert. I was under the impression that they don't stand up well to salt water.

I don't think I've seen a rod that doesn't have a wooden insert; then again, I've only fished a few rods. Either way, if you rinse your gear after every salt trip, you'll be fine and have nothing to worry about.

What kind of money are you looking at spending?

[CameronT120]

I've seen rods that are made for the salt with graphite or aluminum inserts. I'd like to keep the price below $400. I'm in no real hurry though. I'll just make do with my old rod until I find a 5 wt that I like.

[Tangler]

I use a 10 ft 6 wt Amundson Wind warrior. It has a saltwater reel seat. No wood. It makes a good lake rod too. The 6wt gives it better performance in the wind v. a 5wt and it can be used for pinks too. Costs around $300.

[Finslap]

I have only tried beach fishing once and that was with my 6wt 9' z axis. In very short order it became very clear that it would not work with any reasonable wind. ( I was trying to fish a wide open bay) IMO a lighter spey would handle it much better and allow you to 2 hand over head when needed. Unless your very tall and can wade out a long ways... I unfortunately do not fit this profile

[11th Warrior]

A less expensive (than the z-axis) 8wt would probably do the trick Finslap, vice moving to a double-hander. It could also double as a coho/chum rod.

[CameronT120]

I use a 10 ft 6 wt Amundson Wind warrior. It has a saltwater reel seat. No wood. It makes a good lake rod too. The 6wt gives it better performance in the wind v. a 5wt and it can be used for pinks too. Costs around $300.

A 10' rod would be nice. A 6 weight would also work for me. There's a Redington I'd like to look at with a 9'-6" length, and I might try to have a look at the Amundson.