" I first come into contact with the Beulah name when I moved down to England to start work with the magazine, and it is one of the best brands i've come across.

The first Beulah rod I got my mitts on was a 10ft 7wt model. This now comes out to play a lot when i'm resevoir fishing, and very nice it is too.

Following on from that, I had a play with a 9ft 10wt. With this beauty I managed to land my first bass on the fly, and every other bass i've caught since.

So I was glad when Beulah sent me this little number to play about with - the 9ft 5wt Travel rod.

Like all Beulah rods, it posses the company's progressive taper design, which means that casting is very efficient and distance is something that's easily achieved. i love the fact that the rod packs away into a tiny, little rod tube that I can sling into the boot of the car. It is great for exploring many of the little rivers and brooks that flow through the Midlands area.

I've also found myself using it more and more on small stillwaters; I prefer a smaller rod because it allows me  to get the most out of my fishing. It's much better playing a lively trout on a 5wt rod than it is on a 7wt - believe me.

The cosmetics are spot on, and I just love the colour; the lovely bottle green blank and the wine coloured whippings make the rod look very exclusive.

I'm also a big fan of half wells handles on my rods. It's definitely another reason for me to like it because I think it suits my casting style. In the past, travel rods were sometimes hit or miss, but I can honestly say that this rod feels absolutely no different to a 2 piece or a 3 piece model. So if you want to get hold of a travel rod for small water or river applications, then you won't go far wrong with one of these.

Oh there is also a 9ft 6wt model if you fancy something a little more boisterous.

Today's Fly Fisher (Used and Abused) Steve Cullen May 07

Guide Series 7pc Travel Rod 5wt

" A beautifull gloss Blue IM8 blank"

"The real stand out fitting on this rod is the composite cork handle, a crafted multi-section fighting butt, nice, but not unusual. The main handle though is very different, a high grade cork wells handle with extended composite hardwearing fighting grip, the design is striking and provokes a conversation whenever we used it, which I have to admit was rather a lot."

"Out of the kayak, the rod was quick to load, and throw a long line, this is one stiff rod, classed as damn fast action in Beulah's spec."

"If your looking for an 8/9wt for Bass, Pollack or Pike fishing from shore or Kayak, then try and get hold of a demo rod, begginners will be able to cast surprisingly well and the experts will love it's fast action."

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Anglers Afloat

Beulah Blue Water 8/9wt

 

Wow that's some rod you sold me back in December!!  I ordered a 450 grain Rio skagit line on 12th Dec and received it yesterday from the States!!  I went down and tried it this morning on the Itchen and it casts like a dream. Just a simple circle spey seemed to work a treat turning over a 1" tungsten tube fly with ease. Can't wait to get stuck into a 12 pounder in May - should be fun!!

Thought I'd let you know.

Chris Pearson      Beulah 7/8wt Switch Rod

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" An excellent rod, which was easily able to cope with the Sea Trout, and the conditions of the Yorkhire Esk. Overhead casting is only possible in limited places, but as a single handed rod, it more than copes with Spey and roll casting. I like the taper of the line which works the rod perfectly under such conditions. It shoots superbly, and as equally important, is completely memory free. The reel compliments the outfit. I like the disc drag system, which is easy to operate and does not suffer from inertia."

Gordon Dickinson  Beulah Guide Series 9ft 7wt