Cabela's Traditional rods have long been a customer favorite for delivering premium performance at an affordable price. The updated Traditional II rods take this performance to a whole new level. These are fast-action rods for the frugal fly-fisherman. They are constructed of high-modulus graphite that generates high line speeds. The rod has appealing aesthetics with the combination of an olive-colored blank and dark rosewood reel seat (fighting butt on 8- and 9-weight rods). Specific rod models are available to cover a wide range of fly-fishing situations, from a 7'6" 4-weight model ideal for tight casting to two-handed spey models.
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I dont understand some of the negative reviews on here. When people say they are tip heavy , it sounds like they have to small or to light of a reel and are throwing the balance off on there own. I have been fly fishing for 46 years now and these are by far the best rods i have owned. Ive had all the high dollar rods and got rid of them after using these. I fish mostly at lake Fork Texas with my Cabelas Traditional 2 8-1/2 ft - 5wt with prestige plus one reel, and my Cabelas Tradional 2 9ft - 6wt with prestige plus 2 reel. On my 5wt I use smaller flies and poppers for bluegill and bass and have landed bass in the 8 pound range with no issues. On my 9ft - 6 wt I throw bigger poppers and large streamers for bass and the casting was very accurate and the distance to target has never been an issue. I also use an Traditional 2 9ft - 8wt with the prestige 3 reel for throwing giant poppers, frogs and streamers. Excellent quality and excellent performance. We all see the world thru differant eyes and each of us must walk our own path. I can only speek for myself when I say on my path there will always be my trusty Cabelas Tradition 2 Fly Rods.
Last year I purchased 7'6'' 2 pc. 4wt and fished with it all year. I absolutely love the rod and actually convinced two of my friends to purchase one when I saw them in the "bargain cave"! That little 4wt even handled steelhead this fall quite nicely!
When I purchased this rod I wanted an inexpensive rod that I could use for winter fly fishing rather than using one of my Sage or Orvis rods. I fully expected a willowy, terribly slow action rod that would wash out when I cast weighted stonefly nymphs.
I fished with it today for the first time casting a couple of weighted stonefly nymph imitations together and the rod cast just fine. It held up nice when landing several rainbow bruisers too.
I ordered an 8ft (5wt) rod so that it would be easy to bust the ice out of the guides when they froze. It served its intended purpose well and I'm considering using it when I fish the small bushy creeks that I sometime do.
I have two 5 wgt and one 8 wgt. Use them on the San Juan river for myself and loan to beginner friends. No problems at all and lots of large fish played. The 5 wgts are just right for most fishing spots. The 8 wgt casts much further, but does eventually get tiring. Watch for a sale on these, when you can get one for $50-65, which is a great deal. Tight lines!