M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch Fiberglass Fly Fishing Rod: 3wt/ 5wt/ 6wt/8wt in Blue,Orange, Purple or Transparent

I am revising my review as of June 2024 as I have been fishing these rods and learning more about them. The orange 3wt 7ft rod casts a 4 weight line with ease and even an 5 weight into a breeze. Good rod and great value. But it isn’t a real 3wt because it takes 4 or 5 weight line to load it when casting.I ordered a blue 8wt but was sent a 10wt. Didn’t realize it until I started casting it. Medium fast, strong rod for big fish and big flies. Could be a salmon, striper, carp, musky or saltwater rod. It is an 8ft, 4 piece rod with regular ferrules not the “spigot” ferrules like the 3wt. This 10wt rod has an action somewhat comparable to my Maxcatch 9wt Premiere but not quite as stiff as the graphite Premiere. The 10wt glass has a more sensitive tip and you might land more fish than with the stiffer graphite 9wt, but the glass 10wt is heavier than the graphite 9wt Premier which can make more tiring in my opinion to cast. The 9wt graphite is a foot longer which might be better from a kayak or boat. The quality of both of these s-glass rods (3 and 10wt) are good as is their value. I have tested their strength and think they can handle as big or bigger fish than graphite rods of their relative weights.As of 7/23 received their 8’6” 6wt in blue. As mentioned by other reviewers, it is heavy for an 8 1/2’ 6wt and doesn’t have great balance being tip heavy. The rod’s action is like the 7’ 3wt rod but long and heavy. I immediately put on a WF 7wt line to try casting. OK, but didn’t do well into about a 5mph breeze. An 8wt WF did better. I think you will want to overweight the line 1 to 2 sizes like the 3wt rod depending on wind and flies. The rod does, however, cast well. My reels didn’t fit well into the tight front slot behind the cork handle. This is unlike the many other Maxcatch rods I own. I felt the guides including the tip were too small which was also unlike other Maxcatch rods. It has some space between sections at the “spigot” ferrules which is ok. The rod should is strong and should play a big fish while the responsive tip should protect a light leader or small fly.Also got the blue 8’ 8wt version. Really like it. True 8wt, but believe it could cast 7 to 9wt line even though I haven’t tried those lines yet. More money than the 8 1/2’ 6wt but better balanced and without spigot ferrules. That 6wt would have been better as an 8’ rod; it just doesn’t have a great feel.Spring 2024 and I got the 8ft 4wt Unic Glass in purple. It is super. It is carbon glass rather than S-glass. Took a while to find what carbon glass is. It is fiber glass (S-glass?) with up to a quarter carbon fibers. June 2024 bought a purple 8 1/2 foot 5 weight Unic (carbon glass) and it is also great. The purple, carbon glass rods have a little faster tip action, but not a stiff tip. To sum up: I like all the Maxcatch S-glass rods real well except the 8 1/2’ 6wt which is too heavy and strains my wrist to cast and calls for a 7 or 8 weight line. I plan to give it to someone with stronger wrists. I don’t think it would a good rod for a youngster or woman. It is actually quite similar in action to my 1970’s two piece Fenwick 8 1/2 foot 8 weight. The purple, carbon glass rods feel and cast wonderfully (but haven’t tried the 3 weight). I have done my best to give you the best information on these fine rods to help you make a good decision. It is so hard to buy rods online without feeling and casting them. Best of luck.

I never write Amazon reviews. Just wanted to say if you’re on the fence - this rod is absolutely worth the money. I got the 7’ 3WT and have tried 3 and 4 wt lines on it, but I prefer the 4 to help it load with less line out. Incredible small creek panfish/trout rod. It’s not super slow and not super fast, and definitely punches a little above its weight. It’s proven to be incredibly durable and it also looks cool. Would not hesitate to purchase it again if I did end up breaking it.

I purchased the "transparent" 7 ft "3" wt. The build quality is excellent for a sub $100 rod. Per the suggestion of previous reviewers I spooled a reel with a wf4f fly line. It cast very well for near to medium distances.The transparent blank is more frosted than transparent; however, it is clear enough that you can still see a bit of the yellow glue used to attach the spigot ferrules inside the blank. Wraps an lettering are white and discrete against the mostly white blank.When assembled there is a small gap between rod sections. This isn't a defect. A quick internet search for, "fly rod spigot ferrule" will explain everything.It looks nice and casts well at distances suitable for this size and weigh of rod. If you want to try out a fiberglass fly rod without breaking the bank, this is a good choice. The only negative comment worth mentioning is that it casts a 4wt line so well perhaps it isn't really a 3wt.

The rod was shipped very fast hoy it a few days before used it in a lake kayak tournament and performed great on my opinion. Cast all day with it. Cough a few smallmouth 9”-12” and feel great under stress .. maybe could handle bigger fish but I don’t think would be fair for the rod or seller cause could break if mishandling a fish. Great for near or tight spots that with a 9’ would be almost imposible.

I already have too many fly rods....but what heck. I wanted a small stream rod for throwing dries and I could not be happier with this rod.....sweet smoothe action and delivers my small dries perfectly!

it's a decent rod, a little top heavy for a 6wt. The pieces don't necessarily fit together nicely, but with a little bit of light sanding it goes together. It casts like a fiberglass rod, you definitely get what you pay for.

Great rod for the price! Casts great, and very portable! The reel seat loosens on its own but no big deal. We better than spending $200 for the a brand name! Also got a max catch reel that is great! Just as happy with this rig as I am with my “performance” name brand 5wt

This is my first and only fly rod for myself. After having a carbon rod breake before I got a chance to practice casting i decided to get fiberglass. I paired it up with a 5/6 wt reel that was pre spooled. It's doing great.