{"id":6405,"date":"2024-06-19T17:10:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T17:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/?p=6405"},"modified":"2024-06-20T09:07:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T09:07:10","slug":"redington-grande-reel-crux-rod-combo-a-utility-fly-fishing-setup-that-wont-break-the-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/index.php\/2024\/06\/19\/redington-grande-reel-crux-rod-combo-a-utility-fly-fishing-setup-that-wont-break-the-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Redington Grande Reel &amp; Crux Rod Combo: A Utility Fly Fishing Setup That Won\u2019t Break the Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" alt=\"(Photo\/Zach Burton)\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fishing-gear-on-a-river-bank-700x467-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Few things are better than putting together a fishing kit that gets the job done well without absolutely destroying your wallet.<\/strong> Redington has long been known to accomplish just that task.<\/p>\n<p>The brand has been making fly fishing gear and equipment since 1992. With a focus on quality performance at a manageable price point, Redington aims to be both \u201cadventurous and approachable,\u201d opening the door to fly fishing to new and seasoned anglers alike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>My first foray into the Redington brand was with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FYSQ38L\/?tag=gjpr-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redington Grande Reel<\/a> neatly paired with its <a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B074KNCXD2\/?tag=gpr-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crux Rod<\/a>. I picked up this combination on the brand&#8217;s recommendation for one of my first <a href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/outdoor\/hunt-fish\/steelhead-fishing-tips-lake-superior\">steelheading adventures<\/a> on the north shore in Minnesota. <\/p>\n<p>I needed a rod with a stiff rod tip and enough connectivity to feel the \u201ctake\u201d of steelhead in deep pools. Steelhead are notorious for laborious fights and taking line. I wanted a reel with plenty of backing capacity and a simple drag-knob system for adjustments on the fly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So, did this budget-friendly kit measure up to the heavy-duty task?<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short: <\/strong>The Redington Grande reel and Crux rod combo has been my choice fly fishing setup for over five seasons. Affordable and performance-driven, this setup has exceeded my expectations in every fishing adventure I\u2019ve thrown at it. It&#8217;s just never let me down.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-redington-grande-reel-and-crux-rod-review\">Redington Grande Reel and Crux Rod Review<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-info \" id=\"the-redington-grande-reel\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FYSQ38L\/?tag=gjpr-20\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Redington Grande Reel\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-info__image-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"c-entry__thumbnail wp-block-image\" href=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grande-reel-and-rod.jpg\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-label=\"Product Affiliate Link\"><br \/>\n<img width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-ldm-product-thumbnail size-ldm-product-thumbnail not-transparent wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Redington Grande Reel &amp; Crux Rod Combo: A Utility Fly Fishing Setup That Won&#8217;t Break the Bank\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"675e52\" data-attachment-id=\"423653\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/product\/the-redington-grande-reel\/attachment\/grande-reel-and-rod\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grande-reel-and-rod.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Grande reel and Rod\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;(Photo\/Zach Burton)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grande-reel-and-rod-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grande-reel-and-rod-700x467.jpg\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grande-reel-and-rod.jpg\"><span class=\"c-entry__thumbnail--caption\">(Photo\/Zach Burton)<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-grid-inner product-info__details\">\n<div class=\"flex-grid-column\">\n<h4 class=\"product-info__details-header\">\n\t\t\tPros\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-info__details-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Affordable<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Fully sealed drag<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Beautiful design, aesthetics<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Great max drag and line capacity<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-grid-column\">\n<h4 class=\"product-info__details-header\">\n\t\t\tCons\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-info__details-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Heavier than comparable reels<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Limited color options<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"&quot;empty-review&quot;\">\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\"><br \/>\n\t<span>Zach Burton<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-info__footer\">\n<div class=\"product-info__button-box\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FYSQ38L\/?tag=gjpr-20\" class=\"c-button c-button--large\">Check price at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-the-grande-reel\">Overview: The Grande Reel<\/h3>\n<p>Built fully anodized with machined aluminum, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FYSQ38L\/?tag=gjpr-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grande reel<\/a> is made for fighting big fish without compromise. Redington added a fully sealed \u201csuper torque\u201d carbon fiber drag system that provides smooth drag and strength to wear out big fish in nearly any condition. <\/p>\n<p>The reel\u2019s oversized drag knob and V-spool design offer easy adjustments and increased line capacity, giving you peace of mind while your next PB is running downstream.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grande-reel.jpg\"><img data-dominant-color=\"514a45\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Close-up of a fly fishing rod and reel resting on wet rocks\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-423565 first-image lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/grande-reel.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo\/Zach Burton)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The reel&#8217;s rim is large, making it easy to apply pressure to frenzied fish while adding to overall spool rigidity. The brand also boasts that the optimized reel foot position makes it easy to position the true center of gravity to prevent rod twist. As a bonus, it is simple to convert between left or right-hand retrieve.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Overall,&nbsp; the tough construction and dependable drag performance make this reel ideal for handling just about anything you throw at it in freshwater and saltwater environments. And with a lifetime warranty, that can\u2019t be beat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-info \" id=\"redington-crux-fly-fishing-rod\">\n<div class=\"product-info__content\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B074KNCXD2\/?tag=gpr-20\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRedington Crux Fly Fishing Rod\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"product-info__image-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"c-entry__thumbnail wp-block-image\" href=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fly-fishing-rod-resting-rocks.jpg\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-label=\"Product Affiliate Link\"><br \/>\n<img width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-ldm-product-thumbnail size-ldm-product-thumbnail not-transparent wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Redington Grande Reel &amp; Crux Rod Combo: A Utility Fly Fishing Setup That Won&#8217;t Break the Bank\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"87817d\" data-attachment-id=\"423670\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/product\/redington-crux-fly-fishing-rod\/attachment\/fly-fishing-rod-resting-rocks\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fly-fishing-rod-resting-rocks.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A fly fishing rod resting on rocks beside an open tackle box\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;(Photo\/Zach Burton)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fly-fishing-rod-resting-rocks-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fly-fishing-rod-resting-rocks-700x467.jpg\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fly-fishing-rod-resting-rocks.jpg\"><span class=\"c-entry__thumbnail--caption\">(Photo\/Zach Burton)<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-grid-inner product-info__details\">\n<div class=\"flex-grid-column\">\n<h4 class=\"product-info__details-header\">\n\t\t\tPros\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-info__details-pros\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Great price point<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Lifetime warranty<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Comfortable hand grip<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Stiff, yet responsive<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-grid-column\">\n<h4 class=\"product-info__details-header\">\n\t\t\tCons\t\t<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-info__details-cons\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>A little on the heavy side<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Long cast consistency is lacking<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"&quot;empty-review&quot;\">\n<p><span class=\"author-meta screen-reader-text\"><br \/>\n\t<span>Zach Burton<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-info__footer\">\n<div class=\"product-info__button-box\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B074KNCXD2\/?tag=gpr-20\" class=\"c-button c-button--large\">Check price at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-the-crux-rod\">Overview: The Crux Rod<\/h3>\n<p>A fast-action rod built with Redington\u2019s Line Speed Taper, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B074KNCXD2\/?tag=gpr-20\">Crux<\/a> is made for confident delivery of short to mid-range casts. There are two big points to the Crux: the \u201cconnectivity\u201d while in use and the new and improved grip. <\/p>\n<p>Starting with the rod itself, Redington added a stiffer tip to reduce unwanted vibration while increasing connectivity between the tip, middle, and lower section of the rod to give the user an all-around superior feel. For a big fish rod, I\u2019ve been pleasantly surprised at how much I can feel the little bumps and taps as my bait bounces along the bottom of a deep pool.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/crux-rod.jpg\"><img data-dominant-color=\"817668\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Close-up of a fly fishing rod handle and reel above swirling water\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-423571 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/crux-rod.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo\/Zach Burton)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Crux was the first rod that Redington added its \u201cAngled Key Grip\u201d to, with a more dense and precompressed cork material that increased durability and sensitivity while \u201creducing hand fatigue.\u201d While I can\u2019t say factually that the grip has decreased my hand fatigue while casting,\u00a0I can say confidently that the grip is comfortable even when fishing from sunrise to sundown.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A fully anodized reel seat with built-in hook keepers and a premium olive matte finish round out the feature list of the Crux.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-experience-with-the-redington-grande-reel-and-crux-rod\"><strong>My Experience<\/strong> With the Redington Grande Reel and Crux Rod<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/holding-fish-by-a-stream.jpg\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7e7651\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Man holding a freshly caught fish by a stream in a forested area\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-423586 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/holding-fish-by-a-stream.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo\/Jack Ferguson)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Over the last few years, I\u2019ve taken the <a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B074KNCXD2\/?tag=gpr-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redington Grande<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B074KNCXD2\/?tag=gpr-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crux<\/a> on many fly-fishing adventures. I\u2019ve fished everything from Great Lakes Steelhead and Pink Salmon to Smallmouth Bass and Northern Pike. <\/p>\n<p>And while I haven\u2019t had a chance to fish saltwater yet, I am confident this setup will be equally impressive there. With that in mind, one of my favorite things about this setup is its versatility.<\/p>\n<p>The Crux is responsive enough to cast and fish in a nuanced way \u2014 feeling for light \u201ctakes\u201d on the bottom of a hole in a river \u2014 while remaining stiff enough to wear out even the toughest fish. The Grande has plenty of room for backing, and I\u2019ve swapped between a traditional fly line setup with a floating line over to a 100% mono setup for Steeleading where getting the bait to the the bottom of the pool rapidly is crucial. The Crux never missed a beat.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pink-salmon.jpg\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7b766d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Close-up of a pink salmon\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-423619 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/pink-salmon.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo\/Zach Burton)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beyond that, I\u2019ve taken this rod and reel on dozens of road trips, backpacking adventures, flights, and more, and I\u2019ve never had any issues with broken or worn-down parts. It\u2019s amazing that Redington offers a lifetime warranty on both products, but I love the fact that I\u2019ve never even had to think about that even more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you combine these things and consider the pricepoint to comparable setups \u2014 this is a no-brainer. Plus, I really dig the aesthetic. Maybe that doesn\u2019t matter in the grand scheme of things, but hey. If I\u2019m going to spend money on quality gear, I want it to look cool, too.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-winning-combination\"><strong>A Winning Combination<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paddleboard.jpg\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7b7062\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"paddleboard equipped with fishing gear\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-423629 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/paddleboard.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo\/Zach Burton)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to love about this setup. First, I\u2019ve found it to be very versatile across a multitude of fishing types and environments. I feel as comfortable fishing lakes for big smallmouth bass as I do dragging deep river pools for Great Lakes Steelhead. <\/p>\n<p>The line-speed taper makes middle-distance casting a breeze and translates well to long-distance casts. The grip\u00a0is\u00a0comfortable and makes long days of casting more manageable \u2014 offsetting some of the weight of the overall combination. I love that the drag is sealed on the reel, making it easy to fish with peace of mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-room-for-improvement\"><strong>Room for Improvement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It goes without saying that I am a fan of this setup. That being said, there are a few areas that could be improved. First, I find it lacking in short-range casting. The rod lacks a sense of finesse, and I\u2019ve found it difficult to cast accurately under 25 feet. <\/p>\n<p>The weight of the reel is another point of contention and adds to a less-than-ideal swing weight. While these aren\u2019t deal-breakers for me by any means, they are worth considering.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts-on-the-grande-crux-combo\">Final Thoughts on the Grande &amp; Crux Combo<\/h2>\n<p>This rod and reel duo provides the performance and durability I need and has been my go-to for dozens of adventures. Packed with features and thoughtful design elements, I continue to reach for this setup whenever there is large fish potential and I need to bring out the big guns.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It should come as no surprise that I highly recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07FYSQ38L\/?tag=gjpr-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redington Grande<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/B074KNCXD2\/?tag=gpr-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crux <\/a>\u2014 there is a reason I\u2019ve been sticking to the same setup for several years. These tools provide me with everything I need and nothing I don\u2019t. Are there new innovations and lighter-weight options available? Of course.<\/p>\n<p>However, you won\u2019t find a better value that\u2019s packed with features and backed with a lifetime warranty. And sometimes, the gear you already have and know well is worth more than getting your hands on the latest and greatest.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Holding-fly-fishing-rod.jpg\"><img data-dominant-color=\"443d33\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Holding a fly fishing rod over a river at sunset.\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-423700 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Holding-fly-fishing-rod.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo\/Zach Burton)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"related-article\"><a id=\"post-393586\" class=\"related-article__wrap\" href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/apparel\/best-fishing-waders?sce=post-related-link\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"related-article__thumbnail\"><img width=\"1987\" height=\"1333\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-small size-small not-transparent wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-front Waders\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" data-dominant-color=\"808a94\" data-attachment-id=\"393895\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/apparel\/best-fishing-waders\/attachment\/mahoney-69\" data-orig-file=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mahoney-69.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1987,1333\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1712778081&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.000625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mahoney-69\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;(photo\/Conni Mahoney)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mahoney-69-300x201.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/images.gearjunkie.com\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mahoney-69-700x470.jpg\" data-src=\"http:\/\/kevinfell.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Mahoney-69.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"related-article__content\">\n<h2 class=\"related-article__wrap-title\">The Best Fishing Waders of 2024<\/h2>\n<p>Waders allow you to stay comfortable while fishing, extending the fishing season to year-round possibilities. We tested the leading fishing waders to find the best of 2024.  <span class=\"related-article__more\">Read more&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .related-article__content --><\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- .related-article --><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\/outdoor\/hunt-fish\/redington-grande-reel-crux-rod-review\">Redington Grande Reel &amp; Crux Rod Combo: A Utility Fly Fishing Setup That Won&#8217;t Break the Bank<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/gearjunkie.com\">GearJunkie<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few things are better than putting together a fishing kit that gets the job done well without absolutely destroying your wallet. Redington has long been known to accomplish just that task. 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