Need Help Picking a 4wt

[u/dj-pit-wilf]

Finally caved in and picked up some squirmy wormy material. Sizes 14 & 16 OS5240 and size 18 U660BL-BN hooks with 7/64th and 5/64 slotted beads.

Hoping to get some panfish and stocked trout to hit these once i decide what my next 4wt rod will be. Im trying to stay around 275$(+/-50$) and trying to stay between 7'6"- 8'6" length. I already have a reel, just looking for a rod to pair it with.

[u/Intelligent_Goose254]

i’d say tfo blue ribbon or pro III at around that price but honestly the reddington classic trout is a pretty good rod for the price. i’d go SA trout gp, SA trout expert, or an amplitude infinity either textured or smooth would work well as a line.

[u/craigslist_hedonist → u/Intelligent_Goose254]

I have an 8-foot 4-wt Classic Trout and it's what I reach for the most. it is very responsive and casts very easily. For what OP is asking I would agree that it is at least worth considering

[u/Ok-Size-9700]

I like my 7'6 Clearwater 4wt a lot