Redington DFR - 8 wts

Review Date
April 9, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Dave (Unregistered User) ,  30 days a year , from Toronto

Price Paid:  $250.00 at Redington pro staff

Body of Water:
Gulf Coast

Favorite State:
Florida

Summary:
This rod is simply amazing. It handles everthing from short roll casts to double hauled slings with ease. It translates casting energy into great line speed and feels solid even in the windiest conditions.
Fit and finish of the blank and componants is flawless. Its been used for a year with virtually no wear and tear showing. At this rate it will be in fine condition to pass on to my son when he catches the bug.

Strengths:
Outstanding casting control. Very comfortable in a variety of casting conditions.
Sweet detailing.
Robust and functional rod tube ( I purchased Redingtons rod and tackle combo bag for traveling - great package designed to withstand airline abuse ).

Weaknesses:
Reel seat fits at an awkward angle when tightened. No problems due to slippage or when removing the reel so it's probably no big deal.

Customer Service:
haven't needed this service yet, but I hear the folks at Redington are first class

Similar Products Used:
Diawa, Orvis Trident TL

Review Date
April 1, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User) ,  50+ days a year , from Scotland

Price Paid:  $450.00 at Guide UK

Body of Water:
Indian Ocean

Favorite City:
Watamu

Favorite State:
Kenya

Favorite Country:
Africa

Summary:
I have used and abused this rod working in the Bahamas,East Africa, Australia, and for Pike and Salt water work here in Scotland. It has even dealt with yellowfin tuna in blue water without recourse to the guarantee ( to often) It is the best allround travel rod I own

Strengths:
Easiest casting rod I have used. Picks up a long line and punches it back out with little tip bounce even in the worst of wind conditions

Weaknesses:
None yet discovered

Customer Service:
Reddingtons replacement system seems to be faultless

Similar Products Used:
Loomis GLX, Redington, Carbo tech, Sage rpl, Bruce& Walker Bonefish

Review Date
January 27, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: PK(Unregistered User) ,  40 days a year

Summary:
This is my second DFR. other 690

A really nice rod for Pike and Bones. This rod casts as smooth as any other rod I have ever used.

And its simple cosmetics are well done.

Strengths:
Light and quick

Weaknesses:
Single foot guides?. dont have an opinion yet.

Customer Service:
Outstanding.

Similar Products Used:
St croix
Sage
FlyLogic