Powell SSL Fly Fishing Rod - 4 Piece, 9' 4wt

Powell rods are typically a stiff action. On this 4 weight rod, I use a 4 1/2 weight line. The heavier line w/the lighter rod evens out the stiff action very nicely...I also have a Powell 7 weight. I do the same thing...7 1/2 weight line. Casts like a dream!

I purchased the rod for my son. He's been fly-fishing for several years and has out grown his beginner outfit. This rod is light-years ahead of his old rod. It is much easier to cast and cast far. I hope he doesn't take it to school in the fall so I can fish with it!

I received this new rod as a birthday gift, to replace an old-stiff fly rod. I'm excited that this summer I will be able to try on our local streams and maybe keep up with my husband. My husband thinks this fly rod is even better than his!

Light weight and useful for smaller rivers. Nice case for transportation

I purchased this rod for beginner to intermediate anglers to use when fishing. The rod has a smooth cast with a medium action. I have cast the Rod but have not fished it yet. The rod cast and has the feel of a good 5 wt rod rather than a medium action 4wt. I cast a 5 wt line on it and it cast well. For the price I think it is a very good value. Understand that this is not a high end rod, but for the beginning intermediate angler, a good rod at a great price. Remember this is not a true 4wt in my opinion but more like a 4/5 wt with medium action. For those who are more serious fly-fishers it makes a great back-up rod and rod to use for instruction. I would recommend this rod to those who are budget minded but don't expect a high performance rod with beautiful workmanship at this price.

Used this rod 4 times seemed to be ok until I hooked into a 15" cutthroat. Cut 1 Rod 0!!! The rod failed 2" above the 4th connection point.

I use this rod in small sierra/tahoe streams. The bottom line is it catches fish. It is lightweight, with good action, makes short/medium casts with ease. I was skeptical that the low cost would mean low quality . . . no way. The only problem I've had is the locking nut on the reel set seems to loosen as the day goes on. I just have to keep an eye on it.

Use the 4wt all weekend long,very very good rod.Medium action preform great,rod very well constructed,landed 10-15 trout in a medium running river.Wood seat not very attractive,but I have worst on other rods!

When i first bought this fly rod i was skeptical. I've used it at the Smokey Mts. and many rivers in Michigan. It is light and inexpensive rod that works great. I am no longer skeptical. This is the best starter rod you can have!

I used this and was impressed with it's lightness and smooth silky feel. I have several Powell rods and they are my go to rods over my Orvis and Sage rods. The only thing I don't like is the ugly wood reel seat. I am not sure what type of wood it is but it is not very attractive. My other Powell rods were made in the U.S. but this one was made in China.