Comments on: Rambling Review: Cabela’s Stowaway 6 Fly Rod

By: Fly Fishing Pennsylvania: Family Time | Arizona WanderingsArizona Wanderings

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 12:37:23 +0000

[…] County where swimming, fishing, and card games are standard for a 4th of July week. I brought my 5 wt. Stowaway rod and a small box of flies so that I could chase the bass and bluegill that call the lake home, but […]

By: Colton

Colton — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:13:06 +0000

I had the predecessor to this rod, the stowaway 7, given to me and it was my first fly rod. Too bad I did not know enough about fly fishing to appreciate it at the time, because it is truly a sweet rod. I don’t think the newer ones with one less piece is that different. That stowaway 7 was really nice and had just the right action to be a “do it all” kind of rod. Too bad I broke it. *sigh*
But I have to agree its price is great, and it casts like a standard 3 or 4 piece rod.

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:50:59 +0000

In reply to Kev.

I’ve had that exact same conversation multiple times. And I’ve heard that “sigh” more times than I would like to admit. Best of luck on the Christmas present.

Ben

By: Kev

Kev — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:20:02 +0000

Wife: Why do you need another rod?

Me: I don’t have one that packs away nicely and is easily for traveling.

Wife: You have enough rods.

Me: Christmas Present?

Wife: *sigh*

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:18:34 +0000

In reply to Kirk.

Thanks Kirk and I’m glad the review was helpful. Occasionally Cabela’s finds the mark on some of their equipment. Best of luck with the wish list.

Ben

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:16:42 +0000

In reply to Mel. I hear you Mel. This rod holds it's own, in my opinion. Ben

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:16:05 +0000

In reply to mr blur. For this summer, yeah Mike. I'm looking forward to the day when one of your bamboo rods is my go-to. Ben

By: mr blur

mr blur — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:04:26 +0000

go to eh?

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:53:52 +0000

Hi, Ben, these days being a cost shopper is very important here in “Geezerville”. Really appreciate your honest review and willingness to share with others. Not everyone can afford to even think about high end rods that cost a bunch.

By: Kirk

Kirk — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:21:28 +0000

Thanks for the review. I have been eyeing those as a backpacking rod for a while, and I am glad to hear from someone who has spent some time with one. As much as I love backpacking and fly fishing, I will definitely have to add one to my wish list.

My experience with Cabela’s fly rods has been great. I have a Cabela’s LST 9′ 3wt that I absolutely love, and my wife has an LST 6wt that is wonderful. The new LSi rod line that replaced LST looks sweet as well. On the flip side, we’ve had a couple Cabela’s reels which were horrible, and I will never even consider buying one again.