I just ordered one.. and I will report back. Brian

I walked the C&O Canal Sunday after church looking for carp/bass with my Prime 5wt. Spotted a couple of large carp, but got no takes. I used a WF6F Orvis Hydros line and liked how the rod loads with about 15' of line out. Really helps given the less than optimal casting conditions (trees behind, branch overhang, busy MUT). Had no problems turning over a #6 black wooly bugger with a shorter stouter leader.

I'm still getting use to the slower glass stroke, but love the feel vs my graphite med/fast 6wt rod. I really hope Cabela's would consider a 7' to 8' long one piece 7/8wt rod. I can't say how much of a benefit the one piece design is to the rod performance, but I'm very pleased. I could see myself with 2 or 3 nice glass rods and not feeling like I was missing anything from the graphite world. This Cabela's rod has really made me really re-think my fly rod wants/needs.

I agree Mass. The Prime 5wt should be on folks' short list of rods to try out. I love mine. Just paired it up with a cortland 444 6wt line and it is a gem.

I held off as long as humanly possible. Ordered the 6', 3wt tonight.

Barry

I took the 5wt out yesterday to a couple of local ponds and I must say I am in love! I knew going into it that it was purported to be more of a 6 than a 5, but that's ok because 6wt is probably my favorite all around line weight.

This rod has enough power to cast a big 2/0 popper for bass and enough delicacy that even a smaller bream is still fun to catch. It also roll casts remarkably well.

I really can't get over what a versatile tool this rod is. Everything about it is just spot on. And best of all, it doesn't cost an arm and a leg (got mine for $99 a month or two ago).

WEENIE !!!

I have the 6', 3wt and really like it, but have only yard cast it. I also have cast bunches of ultralight spinning rods that have sliding band reel seats and thought they were great light fly rods. So maybe I just like about everything.

Barry

Please properly dispose of all unacceptable Prime rods by shipping to me for inspection and environmentally sustainable recycling. PM me for my address!

I am enjoying my 5wt Prime as a fun warm water rod and am tuning about taking it out in the salt marshes to play with some school is stripers. As long as I rinse it off well afterwards, should I be concerned about the salt? I eventually plan to build up a Seele or Epic 6wt for light saltwater duty but for now, will I be OK with the Prime? I have a trip in just over 2 weeks. Thanks!

I have the 7'1 4wt and love it. I have caught several trout in the 8-14" range without hardly any issues. I love the slow, smooth action. Fit and finish is of great quality, especially given the price. The only issue I have is sometimes getting the fish in the net. Haha. Due to the soft action. I wish they would make a slightly heavier weight, such as a 6 or 7.

Finally some sun and calm winds. Been about three weeks of rain here.

Took the 7'3" out and tried a Cortland 333 DT5F on the rod and couldn't buy a descent loop. Thought might be having a bad day so tried a seven foot rod with same line and worked great.

Next put TT WF6F back on rod and I thought hundred percent better. Could be my casting style is wrong with 5wt line, but for me this rod is a six wt..

Barry

I love the 7'-1" 4 weight. If memory serves me correct, the slow action reminds me of the Orvis Golden Eagle I owned in the 70's.

Prime rods are 79.99 today! I'm grabbing one... But not set on which model yet... Leaning towards the 3wt