[BWO]

What I'm in the market for is a pole that is 12'-13' for a #8 line that has a quick middle tip action. The rod will be my summer and small stream winter pole so throwing the odd sinking head will be on the menu. Just thought I 'd ask here and see what others have tried and build a list of possibilites before I go out testing.

Thanks,
BWO

 

[fredaevans]

.02 cents here only as you didn't mention price point.

Several good rods in that length, line wt. How many 'dimes' do you want to drop? Makes a heck of a difference on the recommendations.
fae

 

[Nate Bailey]

One of my favorite rods(and Many others will agree) in this size is Bob Meiser's 13'6" a total Joy..........Nate

 

[roballen]

CF Burkheimer 8139-3

cannon with a floating line and great with tips...

 

[Rodmaker]

Hello BWO

Test the new Loomis GLX 12,6ft line8-9.
Is the best casting canone that I have ever caught in this size.
I test this rod only with shooting heads not with a spey line, but I am sure it will work also great with a Windcutter Spey.
Now I still waiting for my new GLX.

Taki

 

[BWO]

As for price I would probably prefer something that won't break the bank.Perhaps one of those rods that have all the attributes of a premium rod at a modest price.

BWO