Wonderod 7/8 Recommendations

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slimjim1135

Post subject: Wonderod 7/8 Recommendations

Posted: 06 Nov 2020, 09:58 • #1

Sport

Joined: 11/09/18
Posts: 34
Location: Beaver, PA

This year I have reacquainted myself with Wonderods and have fallen in love all over again. I haven't found too many Wonderods I haven't liked, but right now my 7'9" FY-A250 6wt purist probably gets the most use, and my 7' FY-920 was my grandpas and is reserved for special occasions.

Now, I'm looking for some good models in their higher weight ranges 7wt or 8wt, ideally 8' or less. Any years to look for or models?

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paveglass

Post subject: Re: Wonderod 7/8 Recommendations

Posted: 06 Nov 2020, 17:28 • #2

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Joined: 06/09/05
Posts: 2525
Location: US-CO

You have a winner in that FY-A250 6 wt, it probably has a glass ferrule, if I am not mistaken. There are not a lot of Shakespeares with glass ferrules, though there are a few around.

Recommend an FY-A510, 8'6" for your 8/9 wt choice. My general rule is to stay below 8 ft for glass rods, but this rod is the exception to that rule and it is a winner. I keep it for salmon, pike, and other big dogs.

The FY-A310, 7'9" rod is a nice 7 wt in that line also.

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fishhuntmike

Post subject: Re: Wonderod 7/8 Recommendations

Posted: 06 Nov 2020, 19:38 • #3

Master Guide

Joined: 09/23/18
Posts: 623
Location: Eastern Wa

I have two 7’9” rods that work good with 7-8 lines, the 1470 and the 1240. I think the 1470 is just a bit better to me in the casting as well as looks department.

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slimjim1135

Post subject: Re: Wonderod 7/8 Recommendations

Posted: 09 Nov 2020, 19:32 • #4

Sport

Joined: 11/09/18
Posts: 34
Location: Beaver, PA

Whoa those colors on both the rods and reels are amazing. I have a feeling I know what I’m going to be on the lookout for over the next few months. Thanks!

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