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Cabela's TQR 702-2
Score 3.23
7', 2-Piece,
MSRP $109.99,
AA 68,
ERN
4.01
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Cabela's TQR 702-2 (7' 2pc) |
Paul |
Jeremy |
Jim |
Joe |
Composite Score |
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| 1.) Rod Tube, Sock and Presentation |
2 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
3.75 |
| 2.) Grip and Reel Seat |
3 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2.5 |
| 3.) Hook Keeper, Label and Rod Markings |
3 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3.25 |
| 4.) Guides, Ferrules and Tip-Top |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
2.75 |
| 5.) Short Distance Casting |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
2.75 |
| 6.) Medium and Long Distance Casting |
4 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
3.75 |
| 7.) Roll Casting |
3 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| 8.) Accuracy and Delicacy of Fly Delivery |
3 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
3.5 |
| 9.) Fish Handling |
4 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
3.75 |
| 10.) Reviewer's
Prerogative |
3 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3.25 |
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| Composite Score |
3.10 |
4.00 |
2.70 |
3.10 |
3.23 |
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Jim Stuard's Comments:
Nice
packaging on the TQR series. The grip was beat up even before it got
fished. Lots of filler and not visually pleasing. A little easier to read
the markings than the PT+ but still very small and bi-focal worthy. Single
foot guides. This rod is the opposite of the TQR 5 footer. It’s a far
better caster after 25’ on a DT 2wt line and is much better all-round with
a WF 3wt. Maybe you need to buy both TQR’s to get the best of both worlds.
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Joe Cornwall's Comments:
This is a lovely, smooth actioned fly rod with
good balance. It matched perfectly with the BP reel, no need to look
any further. It's delicate with a double-taper 2, but capable of
handling more mass. I had no problems delivering a size 12 Madam X
to targets 40-feet away and when a nice largemouth inhaled the fly this
rod had the confidence to let me know I was in control the whole time.
In the notes I took on the water I wrote "How much is this rod, anyway? It
can't be big $$, but damn is it a fine fishing stick!" I guess
that's 'nuff said...
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Jeremy Kurtz's Comments:
I really like this rod. If you're into fast actions, this one won't
disappoint. One thing I found amazing is that it can handle 2wt, 3wt, and
4wt lines with ease. That makes this rod very versatile. The blank is a
nice olive color, and it sports single foot guides. The grip is A grade
cork, nothing special, and even a bit over size for a 2wt rod, but it is
quite functional, and functionality is the name of the game. The reel seat
is cork with aluminum hardware, and this keeps weight to a minimum. This
rod is light! The rod casts well from medium to longer distances with a 2
or 3wt line. For close range a 4wt line is a better choice. I felt that
the rod really came to life with a WF3F though, and this thing is a
cannon.
60 feet plus is no problem for this rod. It has good accuracy at distance
and throws nice tight loops. The rod will handle larger fish, and it is a
bit stiff, but not in a bad way. Smaller fish still put a bend in it, but
not like some of the other rods in the review. It is however a very
sensitive rod, and you can feel the vibrations well with a smaller fish
on. The rod comes with a nice Cordura tube and rod a rod bag.
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Paul Feldman's Comments:
This rod fishes a short line
very well and is one of the best long line rods I tested so far. It has
more than adequate guts for fighting fish. I wouldn’t be disappointed
fishing this rod for a whole day.
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Manufacturer's Comments:
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