M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch Extreme Fly Fishing Combo Kit 3/5/6/8 Weight, Starter Fly Rod and Reel Outfit, with a Protective Travel Case

Great rod and reel in my opinion. Only been fly fishing for a few yrs, and to find a decent priced 8wt, that’s made good and works well was awesome. I’ve had this for about a yr and half now and I’ve put it through everything. Stays in my truck most of the time cause I never know when I feel like fishing and it still works great! Totally recommend!

Great rod for a beginner not wanting to spend big bucks as you learn. The flies might be good for trout but no good for bass in lakes and canals (got some nice ones at Bass Pro Shop) The case is nice as is the snipping tool. Line is a bit stretchy but works well, as does the real. Hay is ugly as sin, lol.

UPDATE:Manufacturer saw my review and volunteered to send a new rod section. New section arrived about 6 weeks after purchase. Now I have a complete rod with functioning guides. I'm upping the rating to 4 stars as this is a good starter combo and certainly worth the money spent.The rod is a nice configuration, 4 piece travel rod is ideal for taking on a plane. The reel is adequate and comes pre-spooked with floating line and a tapered leader. The problem for me is the first guide. The ceramic ring (or whatever material it is) is gone and the guide has a sharp inner surface so if I use it as is, the fly line will be ruined in no time. I’m not sure I have time to return it before my fishing trip… so I may be stuck. I’d give this rod high marks if not fir thy e defective guide. Nice weight, casts well. But… broken guide.

Was good buy good quality.!

I have 4 fly setups that are much heavier and much more expensive for salt and bass. I wanted something light and cheap to leave in the truck to fish small ponds for bluegill and the occasional small large mouth on my way home from work. I figured what the heck, this combo costs 1/10th of my 7wt setup. I am honestly super impressed. I figured with the price I was going to get something super flimsy and low quality, but I was pleasantly surprised. Even the line is good. Rod has a nice fast action great finish surprisingly light, and although the reel isn’t the best looking, it does what it needs to do on a 3 wt, which is hold the line. The carry case seems to be made well, and the extra fly box and storage on the carry case makes keeping this setup under the seat of my truck a breeze. For bluegill and crappie this thing has taken the place of my TFO 5wt. Blue gill the size of your hand feels like fighting a 7lb bass on a bait caster. Oh and the free hat they threw in was a nice bonus as well. Thanks yall, I’ll spread the word to my buddies.

I did all the research, took a few rods out for a test drive and had absolutely loved the Eco Lift starter combo, but balked at the price.Based on a number of reviews and articles I read, I took a gamble on this Maxcatch combo and have NOT been disappointed.The accessories it comes with are great and good for getting started right out the gate - but the really win is the rod itself. Very well balanced, light, flexible, and easy to work. I've spent 4 months fishing with it and it continues to feel great, casts easy, and is simply a lot of fun.My father in law is a VETERAN fly fisherman and was quite impressed with this combo when he borrowed it, so it's not just my novice opinion here.Only critique is that the reel sometimes struggles to seat in the cradle, and then once seated can be difficult to unseat. I solve for this by leaving the reel and base section of the rod assembled.Pick it up, take it for a spin. You'll be glad you did.

***Update, I have received a replacement for the peace that was broken. So now I am satisfied with the order. The reel works pretty good. I caught a 4lb Hybrid bass in fast past water and it performed real well. The drag was working Good, and allowed me to check off one thing on my bucket list. ***About I just bought this rod combo and only used it once maybe twice. I have kept it in its case and only take it out when I want to use it. Well the third time I went out, I was bringing my line through the guides, not putting any pressure on the rod, and it snapped. Very disappointed with this.

I have had this rod for 3 years now and have really loved the performance on such a budget! after three years the rod is still holding up, I have upgraded my fly line and sadly just had to replace the eco reel. which I was planning on doing anyways because this reel is definitely on the cheap end. the reel feels and looks nice but the drag quite isn't there. there is either way to much tension or not enough just in a one click difference. overall I would definitely recommend this setup to any beginner or anyone looking for a cheap back up setup.