Fisher (sp?) fly rod - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Mr. Sandman · 04-19-2005, 03:29 PM

A number of years back a flyrod company that is no longer in business today made some nice rods. (kind of pricey but nice) I came across one recently that is brand new in the Al tube in a tucked in a plastic sleeve. Slide it out of the dusty plastic bag, and unscrew the cap from the tube and a out comes a really nice rod. 2pc-9wt,

has a on-sale sticker on the cap of $400. I can get it for $200. It is perfect for my needs.
What do you flyrod guys think of the fisher rod made by a company this is no longer in business? It looks like a great deal to me and I realize that the breakage warrenty is N/A.

jeffsod · 04-19-2005, 03:40 PM

I don't know much about the construction of these but would guess it to be glass or a composite there of and of a moderate not fast action. If you whip it around a bit and it feels comfortable to you that is the most important. Most modern saltwater fly rods have some graphite and a fast action. You could try calling Scott at the Bears Den in Taunton to see what he knows about them and if the price is in line. They do sell used rods and I believe sometimes on consignment.

fishweewee · 04-19-2005, 04:58 PM

I've owned several Kennedy Fisher rods, both fly and surf. I think the surf sticks are more desirable than the fly rods.

If my memory serves me correctly, they were a bit soft. Is it a blue-colored blank?

Try it out before you buy. If it's brand new, $200 is about as much as I would spend on it.

afterhours · 04-19-2005, 07:08 PM

i kinda remember j. kennedy fisher fly rods being on the soft side. they built a high quality blank, i've had tuna and surf rods and they were top shelf products.

Mr. Sandman · 04-20-2005, 05:24 PM

It didn't say J. kennedy ...just Fisher. It feels pretty stiff to me . Stiffer then the (only) St. Croix 9 wt fly rod I own. The set up looks top shelf to me, seat, guides etc. look very nice...nothing cheap. Its that bronze Ron Arra color.
I think I am going to pull the trigger,and see if I can also get a decent large spool reel now for under 300.

saltydog · 04-21-2005, 11:35 AM

Mr.Sandman, good for you, if there is another 9wt Id love to get one also, if you have info an any more left!! please send, thank you.
GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN

Mr. Sandman · 04-21-2005, 11:39 AM

There was just one.

Are you familiar with these particluar rods?

saltydog · 04-22-2005, 08:47 AM

YES, they were very well built, BUT I never picked one up, still lookin, if you here of any more please e-mail thanks enjoy
GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN

Flaptail · 04-22-2005, 11:16 AM

I have a number of JK Fisher rods in surf spin and surf conventional and I love them all and would be truly heartsick if I ever had the misfortune to break one. I have fished with several JKF Flyrods over the years and thought they were great rods they compared to my LOOMIS GL3 rods in many ways. I would buy it if you think it fits your needs.

Mr. Sandman · 04-22-2005, 11:20 AM

I bought it.

thanks guys

piemma · 04-24-2005, 05:27 AM

I own a 9' Fisher conventional wrapped by Dave Hammock at the old Murats on 146 in No. Smithfield. Best conventional I own. I was very sad when I heard they went out of business.

jeffsod · 04-24-2005, 05:55 PM

Good to hear you took the plunge. If the action seemed to fit your style and you didn't buy it you probably would have regretted not buying it. Now you just got to find some time to start flinging. I look forward to flinging some flies soon myself.