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Wakeman Wakeman Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit

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Ambidextrous
Brand Wakeman
Rod Length 97 Inches
Color Black
Item Weight 2 Pounds
Material Aluminum, Fiberglass

About this item

  • COLLAPSIBLE FLY FISHING ROD - This rod and reel combo features a compact, screw-together design. It has a fully extended length of 97-inches and measures just 33.5-inches when completely disassembled, making it great for backpacking to fishing spots.
  • LIGHTWEIGHT - The collapsible rod is made of fiberglass material. This makes the fishing rod durable and strong without being heavy, and the lightweight construction makes it great for beginner and experienced anglers, as well as children.
  • EEL AND ACCESSORIES INCLUDED - The fly rod and reel combo kit comes with fishing accessories including 45-feet of fly line, 9-feet of tapered leader line, and 2 dry flies, so your fishing pole is ready to use at your favorite riverside spot right away.
  • CARRYING CASE INCLUDED - The collapsible fishing rod and reel combo comes with a soft-sided zippered carrying case. This fishing pole case is great for protecting your fishing gear while traveling in the car or while it's in storage between fishing trips.
  • PRODUCT DETAILS - Materials: Fiberglass, Aluminum, and Cork. Dimensions: Assembled Rod: (L) 97"; Disassembled Rod: (L) 33.5"; Reel: (L) 3.25" x (W) 1.25"; Bag: (L) 35" x (W) 7". Includes 45' Of Fly Line, 9' Of Leader Line, and 2 Dry Flies. Color: Black

Product Description

Be prepared for any fishing adventure with the 3-Piece Fly Rod with Reel Starter Kit by Wakeman Outdoors. This fly fishing rod and reel combo features a compact, screw-together design with a fully extended length of 97-inches and just 33.5-inches when disassembled, making it great for backpacking to hard-to-reach fishing spots. Great for both beginner and experienced anglers, the collapsible fishing rod is made of fiberglass material for strength and durability without making it heavy, while the aluminum reel comes with 45-feet of fly line and a 9-foot tapered fly leader line to get you casting quickly. The rod and reel combo includes 2 dry flies and a carrying case for protecting your fishing gear while traveling in the car or while it's in storage between fishing trips. IMPORTANT: WAKEMAN OUTDOORS is committed to providing the consumer with the absolute best price and value on our entire line of products. NOTE: This is an exclusive product of WAKEMAN OUTDOORS and Fly Fishing Gear by WAKEMAN OUTDOORS are GUARANTEED to be genuine. Avoid buying counterfeit products and transacting with unauthorized sellers.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Customers like the appearance and performance of the fishing rod reel combo. For example, they mention it's very nice, cute and the case is super neat. That said, some complain about the backing. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of assembly, and flexibility.

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26 customers mention23 positive3 negative

Customers like the performance of the fishing rod reel combo. For example, they say it works well enough for beginners, performs brilliantly, and is pleased with the performance and quality. Some mention that it's very capable and works great with forward weighted line. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...This combo is very capable. I caught a pond bluegill within my first 3 minutes of flyfishing...." Read more

"The rod and reel worked well enough for me to try fly fishing. I tried to place it inside my full size check in luggage but it was to long...." Read more

"...The 2 flys that came with it work great...." Read more

"I love fly fishing this set up works great for me I’ll get a lot of use out of it" Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the fishing rod reel combo. They mention that it looks good, feels good, and is of decent quality. Some say that the case is great and the bag is super neat. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Sturdy, easy to set up and take down. Very light. Neat carrying bag." Read more

"...and looks good feels good, same goes for the pole itself i like the color the feel and the action on it although i have yet to use it i practiced..." Read more

"...The set is great and the bag is super neat. 👌 as my first Combo I am impressed...." Read more

"No instructions but good peice" Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the fishing rod reel combo easy to assemble and carry. They say the carrying case is an awesome bonus and can nicely store the rod and reel. Customers also appreciate the compact size and the carrying bag.

"...Its 3 pieces i like that the case is good material and can nicely store the rod and reel and can accommodate a small tackle box and some extras...." Read more

"...The bag is handy to have as well for transport" Read more

"...The carrying case is an awesome bonus. Great overall value for the money!" Read more

"I love that this is so compact. I fish a lot and have a very expensive pole and reel...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the fishing rod reel combo. They mention that it breaks down and fits in the case. Some appreciate the compact style, which makes it easy to store the rod and reel and accommodates a small tackle box.

"...good material and can nicely store the rod and reel and can accommodate a small tackle box and some extras...." Read more

"...(don't let the depth of field fool you, it was a nice size and I was elated). I've only river-fished with it twice...." Read more

"Excellent starter Fly Rod or pack Rod. Much easier to fit in my car unlike my two piece fly Rod which won’t fit in the trunk, and only in the..." Read more

"...Haven't used it yet, but it is nice that it breaks down and fits in the case, which I must add is a huge plus." Read more

193 customers mention129 positive64 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the fishing rod reel combo. Some mention it's well worth the money for a spare or beginners rod, while others say the carrying case and flies are bargain bin quality. The case is a bit flimsy and won't do much to protect it.

"Great for experienced and beginners. Sturdy, easy to set up and take down. Very light. Neat carrying bag." Read more

"...have yet to use it i practiced with it outback to me it seems very nice for the price in my eyes as im new to this i wasnt looking to break the bank..." Read more

"Great starter kit for learning" Read more

"...Caught 5 trout on it my first time out. The case is a bit flimsy but I actually liked that for storage purposes and I bought my own flies...." Read more

29 customers mention18 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the fishing rod reel combo. Some mention it's easy to set up and use, and fairly easy to get the hang of casting. However, others say that there are no instructions and that the kit comes with everything you need, but it takes a bit longer to set it up.

"Great for experienced and beginners. Sturdy, easy to set up and take down. Very light. Neat carrying bag." Read more

"...any loops on them and it doesn't come with backing, which makes set up take a bit longer. Overall though, I am extremely happy with this purchase." Read more

"...Flyfishing is easy to do (just pick it up and then put it down) but takes a lot of knowledge and practice to do well...." Read more

"Easy assemble well made light weight kit comes with everything you need...." Read more

10 customers mention3 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the flexibility of the fishing rod reel combo. Some mention it's tough and has good flex, while others say that the rod itself is stiff and hard to cast with.

"...The rod has very little feel, which will make it harder to cast for a beginner, and easier to develop bad habits...." Read more

"...He checked out this pole after I got it and told me it's a bit stiff, and doesn't have allot of flex...." Read more

"...But I know my way around a good fishing pole. It's tough and has good flex. Not The greatest I've seen but definitely not The worst...." Read more

"...The backing and line included should just be thrown out. The rod itself is stiff and hard to cast with...." Read more

12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the backing provided with the fishing rod reel combo. They mention that it does not come with any backing line and that they need to buy some to set it up properly.

"...The flyline and leader don't have any loops on them and it doesn't come with backing, which makes set up take a bit longer...." Read more

"...The fly line is white and leader has a loop. Doesn’t come with backing or a tippet… both of which is critical...." Read more

"...No backing so I had to set it up properly and I also didn't get the flies or tippet but I got plenty of both...." Read more

"...Also, no backing is provided, just a leader and float line. So a little extra effort is required with this "all in one" setup...." Read more

Well worth the money - Flyfishing benefits greatly from knowledge and/or instruction.
5 Stars
Well worth the money - Flyfishing benefits greatly from knowledge and/or instruction.
This is my first and, as of yet, only fly fishing outfit.This combo is very capable. I caught a pond bluegill within my first 3 minutes of flyfishing. I then pulled out 3 more within about 45 minutes, all on one of the included flies in this package.My only gamefish to date is the 14" Rainbow Trout in the included picture (don't let the depth of field fool you, it was a nice size and I was elated). I've only river-fished with it twice.I am a complete novice at flyfishing. I have spent over 100 hours watching videos on the popular video websites by Mad River Outfitters, primarily, and by Orvis Flyfishing Schools. After months of trial and error, I am starting to feel like I know enough to be competent.From what I've learned:To start, when assembling your rod, start with the tip section and affix it to the mid section by starting 45 degrees off and then pushing it together and twisting until the line guides align. This is very important. you can jam it together as hard as you want, but if you don't twist at the same time that you are pushing them together, your rod WILL come apart from the casting motion. I learned this in an MRO video.Second, the included flyline and leader don't come with loops. You'll need to either buy new ones, or learn how to tie a nail knot. I printed a nail knot jig on my 3D printer in order to affix my leader to my flyline. I am currently using a Scientific Anglers 6wt Weight-forward flyline and a RIO Fly Fishing Power flex-Plus 9' 4X Fishing Leader (match the Flyline to your Rod and the Leader to the size of your flies, thanks Brian from MRO!).Third, if you try to learn your flycast on a pond, you're going to "crud up" your fly line and it won't shoot through the guides well at all. Buy a flyline cleaner/dressing kit to get your flyline to behave smoothly. It's a lot easier to cast on still water when on a bank than in a river where your fly is drifting down the current and you're trying to keep your balance on slippery rocks.Fourth, watch tons of videos on flycasting and flyfishing in general. They'll teach you knots, how to set up your gear, how to use your gear, and how to find fish.Fifth, have fun. I catch a lot of pond fish while practicing my casts and will practice in my yard without a fly/hook tied to the end of the leader, just to get better at my casting techniques. Flyfishing is easy to do (just pick it up and then put it down) but takes a lot of knowledge and practice to do well. The enjoyment in the hobby is in the pursuit of mastering the skill.Happy fishing!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money - Flyfishing benefits greatly from knowledge and/or instruction.
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This is my first and, as of yet, only fly fishing outfit.
This combo is very capable. I caught a pond bluegill within my first 3 minutes of flyfishing. I then pulled out 3 more within about 45 minutes, all on one of the included flies in this package.
My only gamefish to date is the 14" Rainbow Trout in the included picture (don't let the depth of field fool you, it was a nice size and I was elated). I've only river-fished with it twice.

I am a complete novice at flyfishing. I have spent over 100 hours watching videos on the popular video websites by Mad River Outfitters, primarily, and by Orvis Flyfishing Schools. After months of trial and error, I am starting to feel like I know enough to be competent.

From what I've learned:
To start, when assembling your rod, start with the tip section and affix it to the mid section by starting 45 degrees off and then pushing it together and twisting until the line guides align. This is very important. you can jam it together as hard as you want, but if you don't twist at the same time that you are pushing them together, your rod WILL come apart from the casting motion. I learned this in an MRO video.

Second, the included flyline and leader don't come with loops. You'll need to either buy new ones, or learn how to tie a nail knot. I printed a nail knot jig on my 3D printer in order to affix my leader to my flyline. I am currently using a Scientific Anglers 6wt Weight-forward flyline and a RIO Fly Fishing Power flex-Plus 9' 4X Fishing Leader (match the Flyline to your Rod and the Leader to the size of your flies, thanks Brian from MRO!).

Third, if you try to learn your flycast on a pond, you're going to "crud up" your fly line and it won't shoot through the guides well at all. Buy a flyline cleaner/dressing kit to get your flyline to behave smoothly. It's a lot easier to cast on still water when on a bank than in a river where your fly is drifting down the current and you're trying to keep your balance on slippery rocks.

Fourth, watch tons of videos on flycasting and flyfishing in general. They'll teach you knots, how to set up your gear, how to use your gear, and how to find fish.

Fifth, have fun. I catch a lot of pond fish while practicing my casts and will practice in my yard without a fly/hook tied to the end of the leader, just to get better at my casting techniques. Flyfishing is easy to do (just pick it up and then put it down) but takes a lot of knowledge and practice to do well. The enjoyment in the hobby is in the pursuit of mastering the skill.

Happy fishing!
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I am new to fly fishing. I always wanted to try one and I bought this one as an experimental rob. However I was surprised that I held this Rod and I felt like a pro Angler. The set is great and the bag is super neat. 👌 as my first Combo I am impressed. I bought the 8ft one and I am excited to go try this out and slay some tarpons and permits this season.
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